I finally grilled a steak on the 'grill' side of my stove which left the usual burned bits on adhering to the grill grate. On my grates at home I clean off with a wire brush but am concerned this stove grate might be too fragile for that? It feels like aluminum with a thin non-stick surface that might get scratched up if I start using a grill brush. Any suggestions? I didn't want to put it away dirty...
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I believe that's a nice burgundy. Nice score!
Well I learned something. Seems like the consensus is that burgundy ended in 4/62 and then they had kind of a transition called Maroon for a couple months. In any event nice lantern.
so you think this one is the transition maroon color?
Yes - from poking around on the Coleman Collectors forum. They are saying the maroon was from 4/62 to 6/62 pretty much.
John McVicker
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Got to show of my 1971 Coleman 200A. This is the one we always bring to Solid Axle Summit. SAS.
It was a gift several years back from my friends wife. It was her Dads when they use to go camping. Still a great runner.
It was a gift several years back from my friends wife. It was her Dads when they use to go camping. Still a great runner.
Wow, just found this thread....never thought to look. Anyway, I had an old M-1950 stove that I grabbed after my dad passed away a few years ago. It was one of those things that was just always around and really reminded me of dad, although I don’t remember ever seeing it being used or even working. It’s been sitting in the shed for a while, but I’ve had time during the quarantine so I decided to restore it. It’s stamped as a “Rodgers” stove from 1966. I ordered some new parts and cleaned it up. It’s not period correct, but the kids picked out a navy blue color for the repaint to go with the brass. Cleaned it up, replaced seals & gaskets, added some fuel, struck a match and she roars like brand new!
very cool. always awesome to use something of your dad's.
Went up to the ranch this weekend. "Had" to cut through fallen trees from the “derecho” that hit us a couple weeks ago to get to our campsite on the cliff with an awesome view of Pikes Peak. Well we could have driven around them but what's the fun in that? They were over the road..
Set up the new 200A and the Sears 3-burner with the new fuel tank I found on Craigslist so we could have s’mores on the cliff. Worked great! It’s just too bad the 200A doesn’t fit inside the stove case...
Pikes Peak in the background...
Multiple burners is good for roasting sticks!
Everyone’s happy
Set up the new 200A and the Sears 3-burner with the new fuel tank I found on Craigslist so we could have s’mores on the cliff. Worked great! It’s just too bad the 200A doesn’t fit inside the stove case...
Pikes Peak in the background...
Multiple burners is good for roasting sticks!
Everyone’s happy
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I'd gotten a "new/unused in box" white gas coleman from my parents who impulsed it (with little to no intention of using it) @ a yard sale like 15 years ago. I ran it for a while but wife was always sketched about lighting it.
As such in a purge phase, I off-loaded it when we got a newer gen propane version ... And always regreted it.
A couple days ago, my neighbor, who's off-loading, downsizing and clearing out, offered me this gem so I grabbed it, if only to store it in the shed with the idea I might give it to the kids when they go off on their journeys ... In 5-6 years
(they're not getting my partner stove!!)
As such in a purge phase, I off-loaded it when we got a newer gen propane version ... And always regreted it.
A couple days ago, my neighbor, who's off-loading, downsizing and clearing out, offered me this gem so I grabbed it, if only to store it in the shed with the idea I might give it to the kids when they go off on their journeys ... In 5-6 years
(they're not getting my partner stove!!)
John McVicker
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Ok, have to show off my latest. Coleman 242C, production date of Dec 1946. If my info is correct these were made from 1940-1950.
Friend of mine is moving & I bought this yesterday from his collection. He’s a collector and not really a user so no telling when it was last fired up. Brought it home, it held pressure, added some fuel, put on a Peerless 2C HG mantle and it fired right up. Today I spent about an hour cleaning it up for its picture.
Now my dilemma: see my above post 2708..which one to take to the Solid Axle Summit in Aug., the green 242C or my trusty red 200A. Leaning towards the 242C.
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Friend of mine is moving & I bought this yesterday from his collection. He’s a collector and not really a user so no telling when it was last fired up. Brought it home, it held pressure, added some fuel, put on a Peerless 2C HG mantle and it fired right up. Today I spent about an hour cleaning it up for its picture.
Now my dilemma: see my above post 2708..which one to take to the Solid Axle Summit in Aug., the green 242C or my trusty red 200A. Leaning towards the 242C.
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Does green have label on the other side?
Also, what's your source for determining production date. I'm now curious about my new stove....
*Edit* Google Coleman US stoves – mid 1950s – present suggests 1961ish)
Also, what's your source for determining production date. I'm now curious about my new stove....
*Edit* Google Coleman US stoves – mid 1950s – present suggests 1961ish)
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John McVicker
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Does green have label on the other side?
Also, what's your source for determining production date. I'm now curious about my new stove....
Nope, no label at all. Not sure these came with a Coleman label in those days. Again, not sure but the green on mine appears to be original...with no scratch marks indicating any removal.
Regarding the date code...most stoves...not all...do have the date Of manufacture, usually on the bottom of the stove or to the left of the handle and next to the model number of the stove.
I did not know anything about 242C’s so I just googled & asked when they were made? That’s when I found out they were made from 1940-1950.
Lanterns are usually dated on the bottom. 242C’s have an unusual date coding. Turn it upside down and the single digit on the LEFT is the year and the digit/digits on the right is the month. My number on the LEFT is 6 with a 12 on the RIGHT. Thus December of 1946.
What is the model # of your stove you’re trying to date?
413E, but looking @ specifics, legs, tank color, locating hardware for tank, etc. Per above link mine may be 1961.
That would fit with neighbor's time in life then
But I'll go look at the stove, thanks for dating details
That would fit with neighbor's time in life then
But I'll go look at the stove, thanks for dating details
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John McVicker
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A few stoves for some reason do not have the date. I don’t see anything by the model number that would indicate ’61. Maybe you have a better view in person.
Nothing at all on the bottom?
Nothing at all on the bottom?
John McVicker
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Btw the ‘collector’ I bought my 242C from was ‘sure’ the 12 on mine meant it was made in 1912
. I was a bit dubious for certain.
That’s when I did a bit of searching for Coleman. Found out the guy that started the pressure lanterns had bad eyesight. He originally started Coleman in 1913 making oil lanterns to help him see to read. His 1st pressurized lantern similar to what we now have was in 1914.
My 1946 242C was made the same year my wife’s dad (still alive) got out of the Navy from WW2.
They don’t make em like they use to...man or machine.
. I was a bit dubious for certain.That’s when I did a bit of searching for Coleman. Found out the guy that started the pressure lanterns had bad eyesight. He originally started Coleman in 1913 making oil lanterns to help him see to read. His 1st pressurized lantern similar to what we now have was in 1914.
My 1946 242C was made the same year my wife’s dad (still alive) got out of the Navy from WW2.
They don’t make em like they use to...man or machine.
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