Don't think so Nils. Paint looks original. And I think your right that it is a later model, due to the black hood and overall good condition. I...
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Hi guys, Just a quick question about Handi lantern badges.I have several Handi lanterns and they predominantly have the Red Paint over Brass...
Interesting Pics Tillio. Is it possible you could post better quality pics. Particularly of the parts diagram list page. Does it have the...
Well we are in the Commonwealth. But British Empire might be pushing it. I believe my fathers passport in the 60s also stated British Empire on it...
Naturally :lol: :lol: refer to top..."I was gifted 2 lanterns recently"
Hi David, I'm not sure of details exactly, but I think the Kero-pet refers to being able to run on either KERO or PETrol, requiring only a change...
:D/ yep, gneiss that picture makes me think it must be a railway lantern. It has the same shape of upper hood/lid. But your pic looks like it has...
Hi all, I was gifted 2 lanterns recently. I was half excited by the Handi as it had good glass and had the Blue collar tag for shellite/petrol...
I was going to ask same thing. I tried. But $380 final bid. I don't have that much pocket money.
Thanks again for advice from everyone. I ordered three parts - pricker (stamped petromax), jet (no brand) and a cheap replacement enamel hood cap...
Thanks Derek, I have already checked those out. What I don't understand is the lack of info on these Col-max. Mine is Made in USA (is it fair to...
As requested, here is my 2/300 Austramax stamped with D^D on the collar. I have spoken to veterans of RAAF (inc my father) and army who served in...
Nils. Shock. My lamps are users and not worthy of sitting beside the shining examples in your gallery. It's the same lantern in the post higher...
Beautiful job. My challenge was the NRV leaking bad. So after ignoring it for months while I moved house, jobs etc I unpacked it 2 weeks ago and...
Thanks for link Claus. The hood upper was easy. Have ordered a replacement orange enamel upper hood part. How rarish as you say, are they? Mine...
yep :lol: have heard that too David. And that for decades they have used only CF etc. No Amish communities down here in Oz to go check first hand....
Hi all, I bought online my first Petromax clone style lantern and despite it being advertised as a Primus, upon arrival, under the filth and grime...
I have been mixing up a roughly 70/30 kero and Coleman Fuel (or shellite) mix for my Coleman lanterns for many, many hours of run time...
Beautiful resto Stu. very jealous. I noticed that you have orientated the pricker control and valve wheel 180degrees from the pre-restoration...
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