Zippo lighter collector guys got a ?? for you.

[JOHNNY WACKO]

We all know + love are zippos + know there all made in Bradford Pa.
I have a lighter in my collection that has the zippo name but is made in Canada.Can anyone tell me the facts behind this odd zippo+if they have a factory there also?Or if anyone else has one of these?

 

[JOHNNY WACKO]

We all know + love are zippos + know there all made in Bradford Pa.
I have a lighter in my collection that has the zippo name but is made in Canada.Can anyone tell me the facts behind this odd zippo+if they have a factory there also?Or if anyone else has one of these?

 

[kmyers]

Originally posted by JOHNNY WACKO:
We all know + love are zippos + know there all made in Bradford Pa.
I have a lighter in my collection that has the zippo name but is made in Canada.Can anyone tell me the facts behind this odd zippo+if they have a factory there also?Or if anyone else has one of these?

No idea. Yahoo/MSN/Google search may be able to give you some results. Good luck searching!

 

[kennyb]

zippo also has a collector guide out regarding their lighters

 

[Broker57]

"Zippo Canada opened in August 1949 and was the only place other than Bradford, PA, where Zippo lighters were ever produced. Operations included the fit-up of the lighter case and insert, surface customization, cleaning, repair clinic, and packaging. A final production run signified the end of an era with the closing of the Zippo Canada production plant in July 2002. Although Zippo lighters are no longer produced by Zippo Canada, we continue to distribute and promote Zippo products to retailers across the country."

 

[JOHNNY WACKO]

I knew you were out there Broker57.I could just tell!Mine looks old any way of telling????

 

[Bullet Bob]

http://www.zippoclick.com/collecting/index.aspx

 

[diamonback68]

Originally posted by Bullet Bob:
http://www.zippoclick.com/collecting/index.aspx

This site doesn't show everything. If you think it's old and the date codes don't help, describe other features and maybe I can help.

Top corners......square or round?
Bottom...........flat or rounded?
Diagaonal lines..?
Metal............chrome or brass?
Hinges...........number of barrels, inside or outside?
Chimney..........number of holes?

All of the above information is needed as combinations of them make a difference in age.
HTH

P.S. Pictures would be great.

 

[ChinaSeaSailor]

I am a Zippo collector also - send me email - maybe I can help ID for you - send pic showing bottom profile

 

[wuluf]

send pic showing bottom profile

The lighter...right?

 

[m657]

Hey you Zippo guys! I've long intended to get started with a simple zippo-for-the-BOB-kit.

Any suggestions on what would be 'best' choice?
Might be months between uses.

 

[ChinaSeaSailor]

yep - get a plain jane Model 200 or 205 - no engraving - comes from dealer unfired - do not fuel up or flint - buy can fuel and pack flints - put those three items in Ziplock bag - under $20.00 total - you want to get one with your service logo on it would cost another 5 or 10 - once you fuel it do not worry bout refueling til you need again - I just had my Zippo from Nam rebult at the factory - no charge - so when SHTF is over and Zippo reopens which it will you will have lifetime warranty

 

[Bullet Bob]

I'm no expert, but the ones I've seen shipped come with a flint already in them. I've heard from the more knowledgeable that for long-term storage, take that flint out and keep it seperate.

 

[ChinaSeaSailor]

well since I am not one of the more knowledgeable go ahead and REMOVE the red sticker that comes on the back of EVERY Zippo I order from the Zippo factory that is placed there to show it is NEW and UNFIRED - cancel the advise I was trying to offer

 

[ih8suvz]

Hey guys I have a question that is off topic here. Has anyone here ever heard of a storm king lighter? I haven't been able to find any history on the storm king brand.

 

[JohnD]

Ive been collecting lighters for over 30 years and have a lot more lighters than S&W's (3000+) what BulletBob and ChinaSeaSailor said is spot on. Nothing worse than having a limited edition Zippo and if that sticker has been on there very long it will screw up the finish (remove and store it in the case/box if it is a special high dollar one). As to flints they will swell as time goes on. I have seen brand new "old stock" Dunhills with cracked flint holders. Getting a stuck flint out of lighter can take anywhere from a few minutes to hours depending what kind of lighter it is.. Storm Kings where made in the US to compete with the lower end Zippo's. They were made out of alluminium vs, brass or steel (during WWII). They are good light tackle box lighters all the way up to some high dollar ones if never lit and have unique advertising on them. They were your basic Bic back then and sold on carboard displays in Mom and Pop grocery stores.

 

[ih8suvz]

Wow that is very interesting. They are very light weight compared to Zippo lighters. I have one that I believe belonged to my late grandfather. So he most likely used this while serving in the pacific in WWII. Thank you JohnD, for the info.