CandaceStonestreet86 Posted May 10, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2021 I remember searching for this when I was younger. Pawpaw's military stuff was spread throughout the house and it was like the ultimate scavenger hunt, I eventually found it in an old desk in the den, but it was so cruddy it was rusted shut, so we sent it off to zippo and they cleaned it up and took pics for their archives and put new guts in it. It's one of my favorite items of his service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted May 10, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 10, 2021 That’s very cool. Just curious: When did he serve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceStonestreet86 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted May 10, 2021 1950-1954, Nellis AFB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted May 10, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 10, 2021 Thank you. That correlates with the date code and hallmark on the bottom of the lighter. The date code patent number (2517191) places it as being made between 1950 and 1957; while the design of the word “Zippo” puts it at between 1933 and 1954. So, that means the lighter was made ~1950 to 1954. Here’s the Zippo date codes if you find any more of his Zippos: https://www.zippo.com/pages/date-codes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceStonestreet86 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted May 10, 2021 Very cool! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crow 1986 Posted May 10, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 10, 2021 I enjoy posts that share family heirlooms. It's always nice to see a bit of family history preserved and fondly remembered. Great item and thanks for sharing. (...and good on Zippo for helping you out with a restoration) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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