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.

What years were the Coleman 200a made?

Introduced in 1952, the Coleman 200a was the successor to the Coleman 200 which was produced in 1950 and 1951. Over the years Coleman produced several variations of the Coleman 200a.

Where is the model number on a Coleman propane 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.

What is the fount on a Coleman lantern?

“Pressure” lamps, and other Coleman® appliances like lanterns, stoves irons, heaters and burners use pressure to deliver their fuel to where it needs to go, just as your car does. Pressure is developed and maintained in the fuel reservoir, called the “fount” on a lamp or lantern or the tank on a stove or burner.

What is the oldest Coleman lantern?

The Coleman Lantern is a line of pressure lamps first introduced by the Coleman Company in 1914….Coleman Lantern.

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

How long does a Coleman lantern burn?

The porcelain ventilators will prevent rusting and help this lantern last you a long time. 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.

Where is the date stamp on a Coleman lantern?

What is the top part of a lantern called?

Smoke Dome. The very top of the lantern that contains the globe retainer.

How long do Coleman lantern mantles last?

How long does one of these last? Answer: They should last a lot longer than 3-5 burns, but they do become brittle after first use.

Does Coleman still make 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.

Where do you find the date on a Coleman Lamp?

Dating a Coleman® lamp, lantern or stove is usually very easy. 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 did Coleman start making the inverted lanterns?

The one on the left, in Dean DeGroff’s collection, is date stamped July 1951, the earliest date we have seen for this model. It lacks the Coleman decal under the filler cap which Coleman started using a couple of months later, as on the right which is date stamped October, 1951. Coleman made this inverted lantern for military trial.

Can you date a Coleman lantern or stove?

Caution: Be wary of words like “always” and “never” when looking for Coleman® date information. William C. Coleman was a master a re-using and adapting, and some pretty odd things were put together in Wichita Kansas over the years. Dating a Coleman® lamp, lantern or stove is usually very easy.

When did the Coleman 200 Lantern come out?

By April ’51 the Coleman 200 (right) had a green painted brass fount, no decal, and unpainted metal collar. The lantern on the right is in Dan Boschen’s collection.

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. What years were the Coleman 200a…