How do I know what model Coleman lantern I have?
Lanterns and stoves made from about 1951 to present are usually stamped on the bottom of the fount. You will see two sets of numbers; the number on the left is the month and the one on the right is the year of manufacture. 2. Appliances made from about 1947 to 1953 can have an alpha-numeric code on the fount bottom.
When did Coleman start making lanterns?
The Coleman Company, Inc. is one of the most famous and successful manufacturers of camping equipment and outdoor recreational products. The well-known Coleman lamp was invented by 1909 and the lantern in 1914, and since that time more than 50 million of the lanterns have been sold throughout the world.
Do they still make Coleman lanterns?
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.
How many Btus does a Coleman lantern put out?
Re: Coleman Lantern-BTU’S? 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.
When did the Coleman 220F Lantern come out?
Coleman US lanterns 1971 – 1980 Coleman continued to make the 220F and 228F after briefly making the 220G. On/By January 1971, they changed the position of the lighting holes in the frame base plate and removed the Sunshine logo stamping on the bottom. This lantern, in Mike Strang’s collection, is dated January ’71.
What is the difference between the Coleman 228 and 275 lanterns?
They are comparable to Coleman 228 models, but have larger founts and tapered globes as Coleman used on Model 275. The globes on these are replacements; the original globes were frosted as on the two above. The lantern on the right is in Scott Wickham’s collection. Coleman in Wichita made this Model 237A lantern which is date stamped Jan. 1973.
When did the Coleman Model 201 Propane Propane Lantern come out?
Coleman also made their Model 5114B propane lantern with the fluted globe but without the frosted vertical bars. This lantern, dated April 1979, was in the late Glenn Knapke’s collection. Both of these Coleman Model 201 lanterns are dated September, 1978. The one on the right is marked with the first letter for army in Hebrew.
What is the difference between a 220h and an F Lantern?
This early 220H lantern, in Kameron Bissell’s collection, has the basic differences from an F that are found in all H series lanterns including the offset fuel valve and burner tube fastened to the frame but still has the appearance of the F including the stamped, ribbed base rest.