RARE COLEMAN CANADA 242K KEROSENE LANTERN 9/35 GREEN VENT RESTORED
Item History & Price
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Description
This is a RARE COLEMAN CANADA 242K KEROSENE LANTERN 9/35 GREEN VENT CLEA...N TESTED RESTORED.This lantern went through a full mechanical restoration. It was fully disassembled and gone through. The pump cup was totally gone and replaced with a new old stock pump cup. The non return valve was completely disassembled and rebuilt. The generator was also disassembled and rebuilt. The fuel knob and eccentric handle were both completely seized. Both were completely disassembled and the graphite packing in both instances were heat re-seated. After the lantern was re-assembled, a proper water submersion test was done. It holds pressure and there were no visible leaks. This lantern's vent is porcelain enamel, NOT PAINTED, and is in great condition.
Production year marked on this lantern is September 1935. (9/35).Globe has no visible chips or cracks and has the Coleman Green Sunrise logo on it, made in the USA.
This lantern was made by Coleman Canada in the Toronto plant.
Since this lantern was fully disassembled, cleaned, re-assembled, and tested, it has been returned to it's un-fired status as per Coleman's original factory specifications before it left the plant for the first time. You can either keep it as a Shelf Queen un-fired or use it as a daily runner. The choice is yours.
The tip cleaner and fuel knob work and are neither stiff nor sloppy.While this lantern is clean, tested and restored, it is being sold "as is."MAKE SURE YOU LOOK OVER THE PHOTOS AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS BEFORE YOU BID. PRESUME NOTHING! I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH! THE PHOTOS WILL SAY SO MUCH MORE THAN I CAN EVER WRITE!Please view the images carefully as they are part of the item description.
Shipping
Shipping is done Canada Post for Canadian destinations or USPS for U.S. destinations.Freight rates include all applicable fees and are calculated by dimensional weight.
I pack items extremely well to insure they make it safely to their destination.Live outside the U.S. or Canada? I can likely ship to you. Please contact me for a shipping quote. I combine shipping on multiple items sold and will refund the difference.Unless otherwise stated all items are shipped with a tracking number and are typically covered for more than full value of the item guaranteeing no matter what, there is no risk to you.
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I have done my best based on the item in hand and the research I have done to determine the items I have are as described. I am not an expert. Just someone selling my personal items. The final decision rests with you the buyer. If you're unsure or have questions, the time to ask is before making a bid so I can allay any concerns or questions you have. Your bid means that what I am selling and what your bidding on are in agreement.My items come from many places such as estate picks, auctions, flea markets, garage sales, swap meets, etc. I cannot guarantee that these items come from a pet free or smoke free environment unless I specifically indicate as such.
Payment is expected within three business days of the close of the listing unless it is a buy it now listing. I promptly relist items not paid for.Canadians - applicable taxes are required to be paid based on your province (BC/AB/SK/YK/NWT/NU/QUE) - 5%, MB/ONT - 13%, NB/NS/NF - 15%, PEI - 14%. Tax numbers available upon request. If you're unwilling to pay these taxes I cannot legally sell you this item. Be prepared to pay applicable taxes. Unless otherwise stated all items are sold as is where is with no warranty expressed or implied.
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