Oldest Zippo in your collection?

[Blue]

BBD had a nice question in the last version of the forum and I just wanted to add it to the new forum!

Oldest Zippo in your collection?

bigbaddad
Posted: Aug 26 2005, 04:43 PM




Ok I figure we should get down and dirty with some serious Zippo talk.My oldest is a early 37.Next oldest is a 41 with a later nickle silver 14 hole insert and some engravings from the Pacific during WWII. I have a chrome black crackle model,after 41 but before the black crackle still made of steel.very early 42 replaced four barrel with a later three barrel, with engravings and a set of silver jump wings from the war in Europe and a plain black crackle in mint unstruck condition.Whats your oldest and if you remember how did you come to own it.Mine were all flea market finds and very cheap in price.Jeff aka bigbaddad

[Blue]

I have a '47 three barrel Pat 2032695 chrome over brass with the nickel insert and humped cam spring. That's the oldest I got. Just got it from eBay.

[zippokrazy]

i got a '51 with a steel insert

[combatfetus]

As i've stated in the other thread I buy zippo's for their textures to try in tricking, so my zippo's get bashed up... so no looking for rare/old lighters for me.

My oldest is an 02

[Hunter007]

The oldest Zippo I have is a 1989 brushed brass. It's not that old, but hey it was cool that I found out with the original price tag and got it for $12.99 CDN

Hunter007

[arthurdent]

my oldest are a '47 to '50 All States Freight advert and a '50 to '52 Pepperell Fabrics advert. Both were found on ebay for a good price I might add!

[albonico]

Blue. That "47" just about describes how I feel most mornings. Especially the hump back do-hicky thing. There might not be much snow left on the roof, but ya can always count on firing her up. Might take a couple of extra zips, but once that puppy lights off...oops, havin a senior moment. Any one got any leads on a "47" let me know. Figure it's always good to carry and use something as old as I am. My oldest is a "53" steel case, correct insert, large hinge, brushed chrome daily user bla bla bla. And the beat goes on.

[oldno7]

the oldest one has to come yet but for now its
a 83 venetian chrome

Alain

[zippo1guy]

Still looking for a '33 myself, but my oldest is a '41 lockheed advert zippo with all its original paint.

[bigbaddad]

Blue,Your killing me.I was going to bring this thread :'(from the other site and you beat me to it.Well at least I've been quoted by blue.No new old ones to add but I am working on a few.Jeff aka bigbaddad

[Spanish Flea]

My oldest is a '43 Black Crackle (Case). I got it at the '04 Zippo swapmeet. It only had about 2% of the paint left. It has since been cleaned and repower coated black crackle. And a Repo '41 insert installed. One of my fav to carry and use.

Next i couldn't say, i have a '47, '49, a bunch of early '50's a few nickle cases with orignal inserts. A few Steal Cases.

Spanish Flea

[Blue]

Jeff, just wanted to get things started here, and it was an excellent question. Do you want me to start your rant?? LOL

[bigbaddad]

Moderator?Oh man I hope I don't end up with you on my back.No you don't need to start a rant.I guess I will have to be nice.Thank you Mister moderator may I have another!!!Jeff aka bigbaddad

[zipposr4me]

my eldest is a steel Korea Era ZiPPO from the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt.

[loweden]

Well I got lucky a few years ago and got what I finally decided was a 37'. I was hoping that it was a 36 :-( but I am happy with just it ...for now,lol. I have some Canadian Pat Pends that could be 49's and a couple of 40's and several 50's.
While we are on this topic...does anyone have any thoughts about what year they call vintage. I have heard some say anything below 1980.