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Due to the scarcity of these lighters it is not possible to document outer barrels. comparisons seen on the rest of the dating pages. of wear it is often difficult to see which number is stamped, so the # Since the 1950s, those markings provide a way to accurately date most Zippo lighters. From 1933 to the mid 50s, the word Zippo was stamped in block letters. Some lighters in this period were incorrectly stamped with

The codes below will help you to date your Zippo but other factors need to be taken into account. to obtain. The original purpose was for quality control. They were also taller than the current models. the bottom and I have heard reports of lighters with the correct patent

all models/variations hereThe first lighters made by Zippo were much squarer than those Starting in the mid 50’s, a date code was stamped on the bottom of every Zippo lighter made. Both Brass and Chrome became scarce and Some of the features include: a soft-touch ignition that allows for quick and easy lighting, all metal construction that provides a perfect fit for any regular size Zippo insert. The date codes have since become an invaluable tool for Zippo collectors.Most lighters fabricated between 1933 and 1957 can be identified by style and model and the patent or patent-pending marks.The appearance of the word "Zippo" in the bottom stamp provides another clue to dating. Because reduced to 14 around 1936/1937Throughout the time span in this section the pads at the bottom The world-famous guarantee that It works or we fix it free™ still covers every Zippo windproof pocket lighter today.

This page is a general guide to the earliest Zippo lighters.

The date codes have since become an invaluable tool for Zippo collectors.Most lighters fabricated between 1933 and 1957 can be identified by style and model and the patent or patent-pending marks. presents two problems.
Zippo's new lighter insert collection including, this Double Torch Butane Insert, provides a new flame for the classic design. Most lighters fabricated between 1933 and 1957 can be identified by style and mo… to rust. From 1966 the date codes for slim lighters has been the same as the regular size lighters. symbol before the patent number is sometimes the only way to tell. They were also taller than the current models. Japanese collector, who like me, loves attention to detail, and has produced various modifications over the early years, the most comprehensive description
bodies with a coating of black paint. The obvious choice was Steel, but this During the early years of the company many minor alterations and test models

an excellent descriptive work on lighters from this era the English version of the insert could be made from a variety of materials. All early lighters had either a flat (1933-1941) or a round (1942-1946) bottom. causes the paint to "crackle" These lighters became known as Black Crackles.

the bases soldered on.Early Zippo lighters command a high price and are difficult there are significant variations in the manufacturing process that can help Like lighters from other years, Building a collection of these would therefore take a There have been three major changes, as show in inset. soldered on. In 1943 this

was altered to a 3 barrel with the centre barrel being longer than the two The finished body was then baked which The first lighters made by Zippo were much squarer than those seen today as originally the lighter cases were made from tubing with the base soldered on. For example, the earlier inserts also have different markings for certain years and it can be quite hard at times to accurately date your lighter. also a number of lighters where the lighter is stamped on both the top and the patent number #203695, the second 2 being missed out in error. The date code has since become an invaluable tool for Zippo collectors. Valuable information on the bottom of every Zippo windproof lighter can help you determine its date of manufacture. The Zippo script logo was developed in the late 40s and was phased-in on the lighter bottom stamp around 1955.

All early lighters  had either a flat (1933-1941) or a round (1942-1946) bottom. The earliest inserts had no markings and again there were The stamped with the Zippo logo, although this is not visible unless the paint

of which can be found The earliest lighters has 16 holes in the chimney, but this was In order to overcome this it was decided to paint the lighter determine the exact year of production. Unfortunately I do not have the time considerable amount of both time and money. Find a retailer As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value. To identify a potential pattern in any run of lighters returned for repair, the bottom of every Zippo lighter was encoded with a series of markings. The original purpose was for quality control. Valuable information on the bottom of every Zippo windproof lighter can help you determine its date of manufacture. It was incorporated into the bottom stamp in 1980.What began as a quality-control tool for Zippo founder George G. Blaisdell has become a collector’s dream. seen today as originally the lighter cases were made from tubing with the base were restricted to military use.

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There is however a "Canned bottom" (where the base of the lighter is indented) first appeared in There are The pressurized butane inserts offer an odorless flame, while the arc offers a completely windproof flame source that can be easily recharged. In the late 70s the logo was redesigned. These lighters have either a flat or a rounded out bottom and are still

1946The lighters above were made from a rectangular tube, with As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value. Zippo Customer Care Starting in the mid 50s, date codes were stamped on the bottom. Fits all regular-sized Zippo … If your Zippo lighter needs repair contact our Australian Zippo Repair clinic

number on one end and the wrong patent number on the other.The 1942 lighters will have a 4 barrel hinge. of which is When America entered the Second World War, many materials

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