When was Coleman 242c made?

When was Coleman 242c made?

1948
Blog Archive Coleman 242c Pressure Lantern Made in 1948 | THE WOODS LIFE. I’ve always wanted a Coleman 242 series “Junior” lantern. These were the small-sized, single-mantle lanterns produced by Coleman beginning in 1933 (Model 242) through 1970 or so (242E).

Where is date on Coleman lantern?

Most Coleman® lamps and lanterns manufactured in the United States after 1925 or so have a manufacturing date stamped on them, and it is usually on the bottom or the side of the fount.

When was Coleman 220F made?

1914
Coleman Lantern

A lit Coleman model 220F lantern
Inventor William Coffin Coleman
Inception 1914
Manufacturer Coleman Company
Current supplier Coleman Company

How do I know what model Coleman lantern I have?

The model number is printed on the base of the lantern, under the lighting instructions. The date code is stamped on the underside of the lantern. A Coleman logo sticker is affixed to the front of the lantern base.

When was the Coleman 242B made?

1946
Coleman 242B made in 1946 A (first quarter). Canadian made | Coleman lantern, Oil lamps, Gas lanterns.

What year was the Coleman 242B lantern made?

1936-
Lanterns

Single Mantle Lanterns
241K 1968 Canada
242 1932-33 U.S. & CA
242A 1934-36 U.S.
242B 1936-42 U.S.

How many Btus does a Coleman lantern put out?

Did a quick google search on this topic – most sites say that the output is around 1500 – 1700 watts which would be about 4000 – 5000 btu’s.

How long does a Coleman lantern burn?

This lantern operates on a 16.4-ounce cylinder of Coleman propane (not included), and will burn for up to seven hours on high or 14 hours on low.

What is the difference between a Coleman 220 and 228?

There isn’t a lot of difference between the 220 and 228, save the size of the reflector, which is larger on the 228. They are both two-mantle gasoline models and were made concurrently for many years with numerous small variations as time passed.

Are Coleman lanterns still made?

Coleman still sells a variety of lanterns that are powered by propane, kerosene, or camp fuel (aka white gas). They are still built in Wichita Kansas (though some parts, such as the globes, are made in China) and are widely available for sale online and in some big box stores.

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