Coleman
lanterns 1981 - present
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Model 200A was made in
green
towards the end of the
production of this model in 1983.
This lantern and case are
both dated Dec. 1980
and are in Mark Peterson's
collection.

Two Canadian Model 222
backpacking lanterns.
The Easi-Lite on the left
is dated Feb. '81
and the Peak One on the
right is dated Feb. '95.
These 125 cp lanterns are
in Matt Reid's collection


Canadian Coleman
Model 639, kerosene fueled and rated at 500 cp,
was made for the Canadian Pacific
Railway (left) and the public (center & right).
The lantern on the left, in George Rocen's collection, is dated Feb. '82 and has
never been used.
The nickel plated fount version (center),
dated Feb. '71, is in Monte Dodge's collection.
The more common green painted fount version (right), dated Jan. 76, is in Matthew Reid's collection.
Model 639 replaced the earlier Model 237.
Canadian Coleman Model
625 is a single mantle
500 cp lantern.
This lantern, in Matt Reid's
collection,
includes a mantle that
is correct to the period of manufacture,
which is Feb. '84.

Coleman single mantle CL1
(left) and double mantle CL2 (right)
were first manufactured
in 1984.
These models were among
the first with an adjustable light;
the tip cleaner works in
the off position of the valve rotation.
The CL1 (later the 286)
is dated Sept '84
while the CL2, in Doron
Papo's collection is dated Mar '84.
This Model 290 Powerhouse
lantern has a black fount and ventilator.
It is one of two in Allan
Kuderca's collection, both of which are date stamped Aug 1986.
We do not know how long
they were made in black;
later versions are dark
green (or red - for Japan) as seen further down this page.
If you have a black 290,
please contact me.

Model 286A (center), finished
in red, is dated June '89
and is in Ron Lenfield's
collection.
The 286A, dated May '98
(right), is in Matthew Reid's collection.

The Canadian Coleman model
series 325 (left) and 325A (right)
were a successor to the
321 series.
These two models differ
in fuel valve knobs and their internal assemblies
as well as color.
The 325 is dated Jan. 1987
and the 325A is dated Jan. 1988.
The two lanterns are in
Matt Reid's collection.

Coleman Models 290A700
(left) and 295 (right) are dated Dec '88 and Jun '91 respectively.
These lanterns and the
metal cases were specially made for the Dutch army and navy.
Model 290 has never been
used.
These lanterns are in Herman
Mulder's collection.
Compare the typical cylindrical
globes on these lanterns
with the same models dated
Jan '96 below.
Model 214 is a single mantled
kerosene model.
This lantern, in Doron
Papo's collection,
is dated March, 1993.
Coleman has made several
models exclusively for the Japanese market
including this Model 635B743J.
The lantern produces 500
cp from a single burner
and is adjustable.
It is identified on the
box as part of their Classic line.
The fount is dated Feb.
'94.

Coleman Model 200B was manufactured
from 1995-97.
As the earlier 200A this model has a single mantle but has variable light control
and a heat shield as in other models from this period.
The one on the left, marked 200B795, was made in August
'95
and is in Craig Seabrook's collection.
The one on the right is dated June '97.
Coleman made this Model
635B721 lantern, dated Jan '96,
exclusively for Leacock
Coleman.
Also a 500cp lantern, it
differs from the 635B743J above
in having a plastic pump
mechanism
and a separate tip cleaner
lever,
which must be in the up,
not down, position to run.

Coleman's Powerhouse lanterns
- Model 290 (left) and Dual Fuel 295 (right).
Both are dated Jan. 1996.
The boxes that both of
these lanterns came in and the instructions
both show these lanterns
with straight-sided globes.
While Model 295 can run
on unleaded gasoline,
the generator will last
longer if Coleman fuel/white gas is used.
Coleman began regular production
of the NorthStar lantern
around the Oct. '95 date
on this lantern.
This model won a design
award in '97 and features
a tubular mantle that is
fastened at the top and bottom of the globe cage,
electronic ignition, as
well as variable light control.
This 550 cp rated lantern
is in Matt Reid's collection.
Model 639B was made in
Wichita, Kansas
in contrast to the earlier
639 Model
that was made in Canada
(see above on this page).
This lantern is date stamped
Jan. 1998
and is in Doron Papo's
collection.
Model 282 is a 200cp lantern.
This lantern, in Doron
Papo's collection,
is dated August 1998.
As with other Dual Fuel
models, it can run on unleaded gasoline,
but the generator will
last longer if Coleman fuel/white gas is used.
The Millennium Limited
Edition lantern, Model 290A-743J
was sold only in Japan.
This two burner model is
stamped Feb. 2000 on the fount.
It came with the funnel
and metal carrying case.
The globe has frosted images
of the L316-1914,
LQ427-1926, 220D-1947,
635-1974, and 621D-1983.
Model 200B747 was a Limited
Edition lantern
to members of the International
Coleman Collector Club
on the 100th anniversary
of the company.
100 YR COLEMAN is spelled
in holes in the collar
and has a variety of Coleman
logos on the globe.
This lantern is date stamped
Aug. 2001.

Coleman in Wichita made
this Model 290 lantern for the Canadian military,
Matthew Reid believes,
as it came from a Canadian Air Force Base
and has the M prefix in
the model number.
It appears to be the same
as other model 290 lanterns (see above)
except for the plain Coleman
parallelogram label on the fount.
It is date stamped Sept.
2003.
(new image)
Model 285A was manufactured
by Coleman
to run on Coleman fuel,
unleaded gasoline, or E-10 gasohol (10% ethanol).
The label to the right
of the Coleman logos says Select E Fuel under an ear of corn.
Matthew Reid, whose collection
this is in,
finds that only the generator
has a 285A prefix in the parts list.
This lantern is dated April,
2006.
The Heritage Lantern, Model
3000000101,
included a limited release
to International Coleman Collectors Club members
who attended the 2007 convention.
This lantern, No. 0212,
is date stamped Oct. 2007
and is in Brien Page's
collection.
The collar notes to use
generator 288A5891.