Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated Coleman 252 Milspec Gasoline Lantern …
WEBDesigned by Coleman in conjunction with Aladdin and the American Gas Machine Company under instruction from the Department of War, these lanterns were built exclusively for military use from 1943 until World War II ended in 1945.
Milspec Lantern Info and how to light - Coleman Collectors Forum
WEBDec 21, 2008 — Basically, the MilSpec lantern is a LOW PRESSURE lantern, something like the kerosene lanterns. Because of the unique generator, it takes longer to light than regular lanterns, and it is a lot more touchy to pressure and valve settings.
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Advice for a 1956 Coleman 252 Milspec
WEBAug 20, 2023 — If you go ahead and try to light it, use very few pumps, like five to seven max. If you pump it up a lot like other Coleman lanterns, you may get a non-stop fireball. In that case, shut it down, release the pressure, and start over.
1952 Coleman 252A Milspec Lantern and also how to Lightup
WEBShowing you my 1952 coleman milspec lantern 252A and how to turn it on. Can be tricky sometimes, but this baby runs great. Got it at an antique store a few m...
252 MilSpec questions - The Coleman Collectors Forum
WEBMay 18, 2021 — Remove the frame/burner to expose the generator end and gas tip. Pump up (with fuel inside) the lantern and open the valve. There should be a very fine, sharp and straight fuel streaming out of it. If it isn't, but seems to be having too great a flowrate, then its worn/enlarged.
Assembling the Coleman model 252 military lantern and test run
WEBColeman lantern model 252 military clean up and test run.
Coleman Millspec 252 - What do I need for a rebuild?
WEBMay 1, 2018 — These can be obtained from fettle box, or ebay. The mil-spec is a simple lantern: a. Check the NRV is working by pumping pressure in. The NRV is a ball bearing within a shaft - if it is free you should hear a faint rattle when you shake the fount.
Coleman US lanterns 1936 – 1945 - The Terrence Marsh Lantern …
WEBInitial production of the mil-spec lantern by Coleman in 1944 resulted in lanterns without parts wells; Coleman designated these their Model 252, per Roger Hill. This one, in Kyle Marsh’s collection, is stenciled 27 AAA (Anti Aircraft Artillery) and 12 PLT.
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