Thanks Dan. This was a real easy one. I'll be looking for a shade for it. I also think it could use a good soak. I think it should be a bit...
Lamp is lit. Ok, I do need to clean it up more, but the basics are OK. Not bad for something 84 years old. I hope I work as well. Funny thing,...
Great idea Dan, I'm going to give it a go tommrow. It does need a new gasket for the filler, and some oil on the pump lever. I'll rinse the tank...
Thanks Dan, Should I repaint the tank. ie chem strip, buff then light spray of some gold? It also has the built in pump. -Ralph
I just got this lamp from an antque shop. He had dropped the shade, but made a great price on the lamp. I am guessing it is a 143. It has the...
Thank you Jeff. Well, the vent just sits there, nothing holdig it down. I'll have to look and see if I have a die, then I could thread the...
Hmmm, I just noticed that my lamp has a more common type carb on it. No loop and it has a cleaning crank. Maybe I guessed wrong... -Ralph
Hi, My "Old Coleman" came today. I think it's one of these. External pump, patent date 1918. Old messed up mica. I'll be ordering a new globe....
Wow, they have what I am looking for, but for a big disclaimer. NO SHIPPINT to USA. Gosh, what did we do to tick them off? Oh well, there is...
Oh my, Thanks Chris! Well it looks good now, I'll have to dress it up with a nice lampshade. My mom was born in 1922, so that puts thins into...
I just got this lamp, an eBay win. It marked Coleman Qicklight. Coleman lamp co. Wichita. On the front is impressed the Coleman trademark and...
Here is my success. The 930 shining alongside my trusty 200a. I have had the colman for 30 years. I used to carry it in a saddlebag when...
Success! Both the 930 and the 1550 were cleaned and re assmbled. Tested OK. How ever only mantle avail is the Coleman 21. So have proper...
Fun to see your table lamp, next to a lava lamp. What kind of burner in the lava lamp? :)
Gosh, I didn't think the 930 was that rare, I have seen lots of them on the web and at marine swap meets in CA. The one I have has a clear handle...
Thanks! I just ordered some mantles. (from Old Coleman) Thanks for the viniger idea. I'll be doing that too. I also have some old stoves that...
Hi I am new to this list. I have several pressure lamps and a stove or two. Today I am working on my Optimus 930/350 and 1550/500. When I got...
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