The Coleman Lantern is a line of pressure lamps first introduced by the Coleman Company in 1914. This led to a series of lamps that were originally made to burn kerosene or gasoline. Current models use kerosene, gasoline, Coleman fuel (white gas) or propane and use one or two mantles to produce an intense white light.

How do you date a Coleman lamp?

Lanterns and stoves made from about 1951 to present are usually stamped on the bottom of the fount. You will see two sets of numbers; the number on the left is the month and the one on the right is the year of manufacture.

Are Coleman lanterns good?

Best Propane Lantern If youre a traditionalist who prefers gas-powered lanterns, then Quickpack is the Coleman lantern we would recommend. A 16.4 oz propane canister can deliver 7.5 – 13 hours of adjustable light, with a 1000 lumen output on the highest setting.