More Swap Meet Finds ... A Coleman Turd and Lantern Reflector

A Coleman 275A lantern, also know as the Coleman Turd on the collectors forum.

[stevengentry]

got 3 275 lanterns and 2 lantern of yours is superglue that globe and keep using it....

[TonyM]

That’s a shiny turd ! Thanks for sharing.

[kenzpenz]

Hi Shane enjoyed your video as usual. These Coleman Lanterns bring back some fond memories, well memories I just as soon forget. Yup another war story, but here goes. I was a newly minted second Lt on my first tour in Vietnam. I went over with the advance party. While waiting for the rest of the units to arrive in country, we set up briefing tents with huge maps of the area. Each of the units were drawn on this huge sheet of clear plastic. We used what were called grease pencils, which was nothing more then wax inside a pencil. The wax was easily wiped clean when changes were made. When the units arrived, I was present at a briefing where all the units were drawn on the clear plastic. It was night time and the only light available was the Coleman lanterns. As the briefing progressed, the light from the lantern got dimmer and dimmer as the pressure went down. I noticed everyone was moving closer and closer to the map to see. I quickly grabbed a spare lantern and pumped it up, lit it and replaced the failing lantern making it brighter again. The Colonel looked at me and said, thanks Lt and I grabbed the failing lantern, intending to replace the mantle . The US Army lanterns had a special compartment on the base along side the gas filler cap and next to the pump. A major sitting next to me, reached out and took the lantern from me and with a sneer told me to move it, that he would change the mantle. I watched as he started to unscrew the gas cap, and tried to warn him to release the pressure first and was about to tell him where to extra mantles were stored. He again sneered at me and told me to go away, far away. The Command Sgt Major tugged at my sleeved and motioned for me to step away and said "watch this " . The Major unscrewed the gas cap and with a blinding spray, blew gas all over the map completely wiping out all the work written on the map. He added to the problem by trying to wipe up the gas with a rag, only making matters worse. The Colonel had a melt down and got on his case. The major started to cast blame on this lowly 2 LT but the Col was having no part of it. Snicker snicker chuckle. Ken US Army retired.

[gregp]

I have the same one, only difference the one I have dosnt have the striker or the case. Even came with the handel. Dosnt seem to be as bright and my green ones. I picked it up at the local flea market for $10.

[WiggysWilderness]

98% of my second hand lanterns have paint splatter on them too. I never figured that one out either, lol.

[tomallen]

Are the tanks aluminum? The boxes say rustproof.

[fmtelevison]

The 275 was actually the first lantern I paid full price for at a store, if memory serves me it was a coast to coast store so you know it was a while back lol

[TheChrisPineWorkshop]

I recently bought one of these from a guy on Craigslist for $30. Mine had some serious fire going on at one time or another. The knob on it is scorched. (I ordered another one from Old Coleman Parts) Anyhow I got it home with the original globe and I swear I was being extra careful while washing it and it just cracked! ARGHHH!!! I have anoterh clear globe form a propane lantern but still frustrating. I have a second one I won on ebay believe it or not and it was not an arm and a leg. So I may go through both of them and sell the one I am less fond of.

[nederlander]

I wouldn't own the inferior valved 275 but do have a 275A I rebuilt. Believe they were only made for 3 or 4 years. Works great. Also have a flint striker on it. When lighting you should be able to slide the spark striker up closer to the mantles for easier lighting, then pull it back down. That's how mine works. Despite not having the traditional "Coleman" look, I've found my 275A to be a reliable lantern, no matter what the lantern snobs call em. Globes, generators are still readily available for these.

[tbas]

I've got a brown turd as well i like it, cause it's different cool find

[davids]

...so the Coleman Turd may flare up when you first start it... A flaming Coleman Turd...nice, I'd buy one.

[ScottMcLinden]

I'm a new coleman lantern collecter and new subscriber ...great videos you have...just wondering why you sold off most of your lanterns

[capcon]

Every new globe I bought has cracked in one way or another even when I was cleaning the globe. Very weak glass.

[Krankie_V]

I've never yet seen a brown turd in the wild. I want to add one to my collection.

[wadestewart]

I remember those spark lighters, didnt have to burn your fingers or singe your hair lighting it, thanks for the last 2 videos and hope your enjoying time with your son before he ships overseas, maybe you'll get a chance to visit him there. and thank him for his service too.

[Valerifon]

I have 2 of these 275A lanterns. They look like new except 1 has some very light surface rust on the inside bottom where your striker inserts. Otherwise, they look new, work perfectly and I have the clamshell cases too. I love them! Before I hit mine with steel wool, do you have any other recommendations for removing light surface rust? I love your videos! I've learned so much and am much more comfortable working with my lanterns as a result of watching. Atb - Luther

[wendellalba]

Hi and hello from waaay out here in the Pacific... Guam, USA
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I bought a Coleman Powerhouse model 295 dual fuel 2 mantle lantern at one of the thrift stores here a couple of days ago 😁 I got lucky and got it for $3.00
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Thinking of the folks going thru Hurricane Dorian this week...prepping over here cuz we are overdue for a large typhoon
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Last ones to really slam into us were 2 in 2002...power was out for months
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Thanks for posting this...mine is dated 91...just a tiny bit of rust on the outside

[awh]

ive almost bought a few of these 275 the only reasion why i havent gotten one is that i know they are totally different from 200`s and 220/228. also if your son is like you he will become a fine man/person. i dont think you got anything to worry about. i know that the bas pro shop near me has globes for those. do ya want me to try and get you one? it would be no bother they are like $13

[oyemendigo]

How much did you pay for that Lantern set.

[WAHOOUPS]

i LOVE THE CIGARETTE AROUND THE GAS! GREAT TOUCH!