Request for information on 202's

[StanDahl]

No visible date, appears to be unfired, ceramic burner cap, nickel plated generator, large rising sun (etc.) stamp on back of fount, made in U.S.A... tin coated fount base, I figure it's a '55?

[TJT]

Stan, Nice 54 you have there. Great logo and nickel gen. Apples, Best case will be a 5-55

[Taku]

1. Side - 3/62 Bottom - B
2. none 5/55
3. 8/57 B
4. 4/58 1/58

Hope this helps...

don

[SteveRetherford]

8 - 57 and 10 - 63 both are side date stamped only . both are B stamped on the bottom plate

[egroscup]

The polar opposite of Standahl's is my beater 55 1. Ceramic burner and no blobby tin on the bottom. Ugly as all get out, but a good runner. Like the one legged cage? E.

[StanDahl]

From a just-completed eBay auction that went for big bucks...

Coleman 202 Professional Lantern with Factory ERROR – Collector Condition

I have a Coleman 202 Lantern that is in very good condition.

The ventilator only has minor marks with one small chip – SEE PHOTO

The tank has the “Sunshine of the Night Logo” with a “4-58” Date & the bottom a “1-58” Date.

That is a Very RARE factory misprint.

[TJT]

Saw that. Rare? I have one and recorded several more. I didn't want to burst his bubble. I'm just surprised he didn't call it antique.

[242burner]

I have a 10-63 with no date on the bottom.

I also have a 12-58 side date with a 58-1 bottom. Go figure that one out. Those two pieces were either made 11 months apart or they back dated.

[TJT]

Bump. If you missed it and did not post before. Thanks

[HillCountry]

Mine appears to be identical to StanDahl's. No date, ceramic burner, tall green vent, green sunrise globe, bottom of the fount is tinned, logo embossed on back of fount.

[RR_RES]

5-59 side stamped, "B" on base plate.

[WWA]

Mine also has the heavy coating so date must be covered up , does have ceramic burner .

[backstrapfever]

i have a 202 marked 7/61 on the side no b on the bottom but the whole fount is non magnetic hope that is a help from this


to this

[Brent]

Keep this post for the new ICCC Green book, bumping to keep at the top. brent

[Charlie]

Mine is also 5/55 and just like Backstrapfever said above the fount is non magnetic and the bottom buffed out like stainless steel would, is this possible, did they use SS on the bottom plate?

[sourgasjohn]

My 202 fount only is dated 1-61 on the side.Of the other 2 one is undated with ceramic cap and the other is a 5-55 on the bottom only with ceramic.Both the '61 and the undated founts have a B stamped along the outer perimeter of the bottom plate

[Junkboy999]

Not sure if you're still collection information on the 202s but I just got one. It is my first junker find. Still rebuilding her.

It is dated on the side of the fount 1 60

Only thing on the bottom is the “B”

burner cage is non magnetic on the bottom and the two supports but the top is steel.

Bail is steel.

But I have a question. Other web pages list the 202 made 1954-1964. I did not see any one listing a 1964 202 here. Anyone have an official production dates list for the 202? Will my hope for finding a 5-1964 be broken before my eyes?

EDIT

In the forum thread all I see is 2x10-62 and 2x10-63 Wonder if the coleman only ran a 202 assembly line on certain month.

[gregyore]

1 60 on the side. I also found a 202 with 50 12 on the bottom, must have had a replacement fount put on it.

[Stymie]

iceiceguy wrote: [QUOTE=Frank6160]55 5 on bottom,no date on side just Coleman sunshine logo.

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My entire lantern including the bail are non-magnetic! And it has the ceramic burner cap.

[perterra]

Gand28 wrote: I have a recent find that I'm sure isn't in the database...55/1 on the bottom and not stamped on the side.

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Ceramic

[Birdman]

Another ever popular 5/55 Great runner!

[rainjer]

Mine is 5/55, dated on the bottom; no date on the side.

Jeremy

[Gary]

I have twins. Both marked 7 61 on the back side of the fount under the Coleman logo. Both have a "B" stamped on the outer rim of the base plate.

As expected on a 1961, the burner caps are brass.

[NateL]

I recently acquired a 202. It has a heavy tinned bottom with no visible date. No date on side. Ceramic burner cap. Sunrise logo.

[jj]

I cannot read the date on my 202.
Funny, I thought I read it once.
Many when my new glasses come in I will be able to read it.

It is plated or painted....

Jody

[NateL]

Upon closer inspection and some sandpaper..........54-11

[Trout]

55 1 on bottom only, no other markings on bottom
Bottom not tinned, looks shiny like nickel to me, smooth as a baby's cheek and non-magnetic
Ceramic burner cap
Sunrise over Coleman on backside, USA

Mike

[ThosKiwi]

Hello
Were 202s only made in Wichita, Kansas?
Or were they produced in Toronto as well?
Cheers

[Jerry84]

#1 10/62

#2 10/62

#3 10/63

#4 10/63

#5 5/59

All are side dates none have bottom stamps. All of them are solid brass and have a "B" stamped on the bottom

[Dmacp]

10-62.marked on side only

[retirediron]

Tall green vent
ceramic burner cap
bottom says 55 1 and the one I have is a presentation lantern from Sheldon Coleman.

[Gone_Fishin]

#1(L) - No stamp on the side, bottom is steel. The coating on the bottom is very thick and covering any marks. Has a ceramic burner cap

#2(R) - Stamped 10-62 on the side. Bottom is non-magnetic with only a small "B" stamp.



While checking these over with a magnet, I realized the one on the right doesn't have a SS bail.

[Chucker]

Mine is: "55-5", bottom only. Looks like a popular year/month.

[JimDouglasJr]

Any reason this topic made a comeback?

Might as well join in.
Side: 3 62 Bottom: B

[wsryno]

Ok Kyle, I'm in too.

10 [logo] 62 stamped on the side, nothing stamped on bottom.

[Dmacp]

Does there have to be a reason?

Post #69 and #70 are a year apart, almost to the day.

[HillCountry]

My most current info if anyone is still keeping track of 202's.

1. No date ceramic burner cap
2. 11/54 ceramic burner cap
3. 5/55 brass burner cap
4. 1/58 brass burner cap
5. 10/62 brass burner cap

[Wildgoose34]

Mine is a 55-1. It has the ceramic burner.

[DarthShrek]

No date steel bottom tall vent ceramic burner cap ( at least it looks like it is.)

[kf6ivi]

My new one is 5/55

Ethan

[1hpycmpr]

Mine is also undated with ceramic burner cap.

[Johan22]

1 - 10/62 on side of fount under the logo
2 & 3 - no dates on side of fount and heavy tin dip on the bottom

[12thengr]

1-60 on the fount, haven' t seen any marks on the bottom.