Can anyone ID this Coleman lantern ?

[fzsk4p]

Dad gave this to me today. Don`t know a lot about Coleman but was hoping someone here might help out. On the base it is stamped 8 53 if that helps any.

Worth using ? Anything to look for ?

Thanks !!

 

[off.track]

they don't make them like they used to. get another mantle (burn first till it enxtinguishes then gas it and light it). dump old fuel, replace with fresh. pump and fire. enjoy.

 

[Corey]

Google found this
http://terrence.marsh.faculty.noctrl.edu/lantern/colelant4660.html

Looks like this could be it:

By November, 1951, Coleman's Model 200A
had been introduced, replacing Model 200 above.
These earliest 200A lanterns
had green painted steel founts and,
by November, also had the Coleman decal.
This lantern is in Dan Boschen's collection.

 

[fzsk4p]

Corey, think you hit a home run !!

Guessing Coleman fuel of today would be OK to use. Any thoughts on where to get a mantle(s) ?

Thanks guys !!

 

[matt s]

Standard coleman mantels should work. We have ones just like that one, and even some old kerosene ones. Many of them belonged to my grandfather and I think they are 50 years old or so and work like new. Just plain hard to beat.

Oh yeah, white gas is just fine for them.

 

[obscurotron]

Any 'Sporting Goods' type store should have them, i.e. Big 5, Sports Authority, etc. I even see them in the fishing/camping aisles of some larger drug stores (RiteAid/CVS, Longs, etc.) Probably a #21 sock mantle would do the trick. I picked up a lightly used one from '78 as a freebie and other than needing the sheetmetal holder for the globe, it works as well now as it did in 1978. You can't go wrong with their older stuff.

Corey, think you hit a home run !!

Guessing Coleman fuel of today would be OK to use. Any thoughts on where to get a mantle(s) ?

Thanks guys !!

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Keep it.

Use it.

It's a Collectable, and worth more than you think.


http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27538&highlight=coleman+care


It can always be repaired and made to work.



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[dms1]

You can go to the Old Town Coleman Center (link Below) and find out more about your lantern and also buy parts and download manuals.

http://www.oldtownyucca.com/coleman/

If you need more information about your lantern - email them - they helped me get parts to a Coleman stove that they did not have listed on their site.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Its a 1953

 

[off.track]

walmart, k-mart and some hardware stores have mantles besides sporting goods shops.

 

[Joanne]

Dad gave this to me today. Don`t know a lot about Coleman but was hoping someone here might help out. On the base it is stamped 8 53 if that helps any.

Worth using ? Anything to look for ?

Thanks !!

The 8 53 is the month and year of manufacture. So it was made in August of 1953.

There should be a number stamped on the font (the tank) that gives the model number. It's probably beneath the valve. It looks like a 220E but I'm not "up" on the subtle differences between the various models.

Here's a resource for you. They love old lanterns and stoves. A few guys are doing beautiful restorations.
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=49

Yours looks like it's in great condition! Parts should be no problem to find if you find you need something like a new regulator. With a bit of cleaning and a "tune up", you can have a beautiful and useful reminder of your family's camping heritage.


I have a 228E "Big Hat" that I camp with.

Hope this helps!

Joanne