Still need to replace the filler cap seal this evening, but it’s running strong.

I saw someone mention on here yesterday or the day before (sorry I can’t remember or find who said it to give them credit) something about lighting your military lanterns tomorrow for Memorial Day. I think that is a great idea whether it’s a military lantern or not, let’s light them up tomorrow. I j...

A fantastic way to relax. Very peaceful. This is the payoff moment after finding an old lantern, getting it for the right price (or having it passed down from family), and bringing it back to life.

>>One guy on YouTube says there were only around 30 made. They're not THAT uncommon. A part-time member here bought his fourth one at a Gettysburg gathering a few years ago from another member here. Thanks Jim. I appreciate everyone’s information here. I figured the YouTube guy was adding his own s...

to me this is a typical fishing expedition. You looked it up and you knew what you had but pretended you didn't know. Now the offers are flooding in And to me, you are completely wrong. I had no idea what it was even called to be able to look it up before I was told here. And now, even after knowin...

I bought the lot of 7 lanterns mostly for the 202 that can be seen in the background. There was also a 1958 military lantern in there that I wanted because it had the wrench in it still. This infrared monster was thrown in almost as an afterthought. If it would have raised the price any, I wouldn’t ...

I appreciate the help and look forward to the lurkers. It’s a very interesting looking piece and I’d like to know more about it.

I purchased this today in a lot of other lanterns. Found in a barn in southern Oklahoma. Does anyone know what this is? There is a lantern inside that is a 1950’s Coleman 200A. It looks like it started out red and was painted black. There are 2 globes. An inner and an outer. It weighs around 15 to 2...

I know this isn’t very much information, but I also know you guys are good. A friend sent this lamp to me to get going for him. I have no idea what shade it needs or even what model it is. Stamped 5 6 on the bottom so I’m guessing it’s a 06-25 year? Does it need a globe and then any store bought sh...

I know this isn’t very much information, but I also know you guys are good. A friend sent this lamp to me to get going for him. I have no idea what shade it needs or even what model it is. Stamped 5 6 on the bottom so I’m guessing it’s a 06-25 year? Does it need a globe and then any store bought sha...

Old Cat wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:01 pm RR, I would store the sunrise globe and use a more common 200/242 globe for general use. OCP has cheap MIC globes.

That is a fantastic idea! Thank you.

Wow! What a great story to go along with one of Coleman’s best designed lanterns. I would take it to deer camp. It’s a tough little lantern, but that’s just me. Lol! You guys are starting to talk me into it. I just got it yesterday and we are leaving for camp this Thursday morning. I probably have ...

Wow! What a great story to go along with one of Coleman’s best designed lanterns. I would take it to deer camp. It’s a tough little lantern, but that’s just me. Lol! You guys are starting to talk me into it. I just got it yesterday and we are leaving for camp this Thursday morning. I probably have ...

It is my first 242. I love this little lantern so far though. My uncle was an antique collector of hunting and fishing items. They are moving and decided to get rid of a lot of things. I ended up with this, 4 old Winchester metal flashlights, an old Coleman propane heater, old Coleman white gas heat...

Coleman 242C. 12/48. Sunshine globe. Bought it for $10. Checked it over well, pumped it up, and lit it. Burned it for over 2 hrs with no issues. Looks like it’s going to clean up pretty nice.

Oops! I appreciate that CaptainFantastic! I just saw where that is not allowed. Thanks. I will delete this now.

I need some help putting a fair price on a 200A dated 11-80. It has been disassembled and cleaned and a new decal added. It runs very well. How do I value it fairly and what are some things I need to make sure a buyer is aware of about it?

This is the before pic.

It took awhile, but I figured out how to post a pic. I still need to add a decal and find the correct valve wheel. I may keep this one for awhile as a learner. I appreciate the above responses.

I’m new to the lantern world, sort of. I’ve used them most of my life, but I’ve recently gotten interested in restoring them. I purchased a 1951 A 220D at a resale shop for $5 awhile back. It was in very bad shape. Rusted, dented, bent frame, chipped porcelain, dirty, etc. While I was repairing it I...