1944 Coleman 252 - Unfired

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  1. Paul Wallis

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    Found this in Barnstaple, North Devon. Nearby are 2 army/navy camps that were used by US Troops for training for the D-Day landings. Inside is totally clean, the packing in the generator is still white, looks like it's never had fuel in it.
     

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    Paul Wallis, Aug 18, 2022
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  2. JEFF JOHNSON

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    A lucky find.:thumbup:
     
    JEFF JOHNSON, Aug 18, 2022
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    That is excellent. Extremely nice find.
     
    Hanzo, Aug 19, 2022
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  4. Mr cod

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    Great find , there are still some good qulity unused lamps still out there.
     
    Mr cod, Aug 19, 2022
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    I think you struck gold there Paul
    one for the "keep" pile :thumbup:
     
    Fireexit1, Aug 19, 2022
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    A really good score. Lucky find.
     
    Walkop, Aug 20, 2022
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