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Post by hornharvester on Sept 20, 2005 22:40:08 GMT -5
I recently was looking for a generator for an older Coleman single mantel gas lantern. I went to Walmart, Kmart and a local sporting goods shop and no one had it. It seems most all the lanterns now days use LP bottles and don't need a generator. I ended up going to Gander Mountain and they had it. What really made me feel old was my neighbor who is 32 told me he had never seen a single mantel gas lantern like mine...lol h.h.
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danb
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Post by danb on Sept 21, 2005 12:25:30 GMT -5
Sorry to make you feel old again, but I have never seen one either. I'm 32 also! ;D LMAO
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Post by shootsa410 on Sept 21, 2005 14:09:12 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used an old brass carbide lantern used by coal miner's? We used them when we fished for catfish, at night of course.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 21, 2005 14:12:29 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used an old brass carbide lantern used by coal miner's? We used them when we fished for catfish, at night of course. A long, long time ago. I still have one, but woudln't know where to purchase carbide anymore.. |
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Post by shootsa410 on Sept 21, 2005 17:27:15 GMT -5
May be able to find some at a camping and outdoor supply specialty store. I haven't seen, wasn't really looking for it either, for a long time. The little town where I lived in Pa had it in the hardware store. Try to find a store like that today, probably easier to find a lantern.
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rjs
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Post by rjs on Sept 21, 2005 18:52:24 GMT -5
My goodness i have coleman lanterns older than some of you guys,and i know my carbide lamp is older than most.
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Post by steiny on Sept 25, 2005 12:19:09 GMT -5
Old Mister Coleman was one smart S.O.B. I'd rank the single mantle, white gas Coleman lantern as one of the single best sporting good inventions ever.
The white gas lanterns can be run considerably cheaper than the L-P type, plus you don't have a canister to throw out when you're done, so they are more environmetally friendly. Also, there is no better tool for blood trailing deer, than a good old Coleman lantern. Flashlights just don't cut it.
I'd like to have nickle for every on of those that Coleman sold.
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Post by cambygsp on Sept 28, 2005 7:21:52 GMT -5
I have an old colman type lantern (double mantle) that was "Army Issue".
It will run on white or "regular" gas. It has two fill holes for the tank, except one of the holes aint for filling.....it is a compartment that holds extra mantles and a small wrench.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 28, 2005 9:24:43 GMT -5
I have an old colman type lantern (double mantle) that was "Army Issue". It will run on white or "regular" gas. It has two fill holes for the tank, except one of the holes aint for filling.....it is a compartment that holds extra mantles and a small wrench. That has got to be an antique. I've got a double mantle, but not any extra pocket for mantles and matches. |
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Post by garyl on Oct 14, 2005 11:21:28 GMT -5
;DI have two of the single style and a couple of the double style. Generators easy to find here at any of our sporting stores. Also have and still use the carbide lantern head band style.... ;D
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Post by psychobubba on Feb 26, 2006 12:09:50 GMT -5
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 27, 2006 9:14:16 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used an old brass carbide lantern used by coal miner's? We used them when we fished for catfish, at night of course. Yep! Along with kerosene lantern. Spent many a night chasing coons with em. |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Feb 27, 2006 12:55:30 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used an old brass carbide lantern used by coal miner's? We used them when we fished for catfish, at night of course. A long, long time ago. I still have one, but woudln't know where to purchase carbide anymore.. We have a couple too, but I don't know where to get the carbide. |
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 27, 2006 14:59:15 GMT -5
A long, long time ago. I still have one, but woudln't know where to purchase carbide anymore.. We have a couple too, but I don't know where to get the carbide. Your best bet will be to go on-line to www.calcium-carbide.com |
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Post by indianagooseman on Feb 27, 2006 18:24:03 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used an old brass carbide lantern used by coal miner's? We used them when we fished for catfish, at night of course. A long, long time ago. I still have one, but woudln't know where to purchase carbide anymore.. Hey woody, if you'd like I happen to still have a can of carbide (and no lantern to go with it) I'd be glad to send you if you'd like to get that old latern out this spring. Shoot me a PM if you want it. |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Feb 28, 2006 8:40:27 GMT -5
We have a couple too, but I don't know where to get the carbide. Your best bet will be to go on-line to www.calcium-carbide.comNice. Maybe they will get a resurrection this spring. |
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Post by Decatur on Mar 1, 2006 8:21:49 GMT -5
Aren't the carbide lanterns dangerous if the carbide gets wet? I thought I remember reading that they can explode?
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