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.

When was the first Coleman lantern made?

1914 The Coleman Lantern is a line of pressure lamps first introduced by the Coleman Company in 1914. This led to a series of lamps that were originally made to burn kerosene or gasoline. Current models use kerosene, gasoline, Coleman fuel (white gas) or propane and use one or two mantles to produce an intense white light.

Are Coleman lanterns still made?

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.

What is the fount on a Coleman lantern?

Fount. The container that holds the lantern fuel, typically made of metal although very early ones were made of glass. Twist off founts were part of the lantern frame that could be removed by twisting and dropping it from bottom of the lantern.

Does Coleman still make dual fuel lanterns?

This lantern is a beast I have owned my Coleman Powerhouse dual fuel lantern for over 25 years. Always reliable , very bright and durable. I do recommend that if you buy the lantern to always keep one or two packages of replacement wicks just in case. Awesome that they are still USA made !!!

How do you clean a vintage Coleman lantern?

Use a tooth brush and spread it over the parts you want to clean, but keep in mind it will ruin paint. Let it set for 15-30 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Brush the parts with a brass or very stiff brush to clean them, then use a light oil, Vaseline or WD-40 and 0000 steel wool to shine.

Why does my Coleman lantern pulse?

Use soapy water to look for leaks around the plunger (blows bubbles). They sell rebuild kits. The other thing that can cause pulsing is a dirty jet. Take the lantern apart and clean fuel jet if plunger doesnt fix it.

How long will a dual fuel Coleman lantern burn?

Technical specsBest UseCampingFuel Capacity17.9 fluid ouncesBurn Time (Max Flame)7 hr. 55 min.Dimensions12 x 6.25 x 5.75 inchesWeight3 pounds3 more rows