Coleman lanterns 1981 - present


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


Two more Canadian Colemans, Model 639
made for the Canadian Pacific Railway (left) and the public (right).
This model burns kerosene and is rated at 500 cp.
The lantern on the left is in George Rocen's collection,
is dated Feb. '82 and has never been used.
The lantern on the right, dated Feb. '71, is in Monte Dodge's collection.


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.


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 290 (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.
Thsi 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.


This Coleman 200B "Classic" lantern was manufactured
from 1995-97.
This one was made in August 1995 and is in Craig Seabrook's collection.
It has a single mantle and variable light control.


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.


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.


American Gas Machine lanterns - early models
Main
AGM lanterns - models beginning with the mid-1930's
American Gas Machine lamps
AGM, King Seeley, & Thermos lanterns - later models
Coleman lamps before mid-1920's
Coleman lanterns pre-1931
Coleman lamps after mid 1920's
Coleman lanterns 1931 - 1945
Coleman hollow wire lighting
Coleman lanterns 1946 - 1960
Coleman stoves pre-1945
 Coleman lanterns 1961 - 1980
Coleman stoves post-1945
 Coleman lanterns 1981 - present
Custom lighting
Heater etc. manufacturers A - K
Hollow wire lighting
Heater etc. manufacturers L - Z
International lamp manufacturers A - F
International lantern manufacturers A - E
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 International lantern manufacturers F - M
Irons
 International lantern manufacturers N - S
Links
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Pumps
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Propane lantern & stove manufacturers C
Stove manufacturers E - O
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Swedish lamps
Tilley lanterns
Tilley household lamps pre-1945
US lantern manufacturers A - G
Tilley household lamps post-1945
US lantern manufacturers H - M
Tilley industrial lamps & lanterns
US lantern manufacturers N - P
US lamp manufacturers A - B
US lantern manufacturers Q - Z
US lamp manufacturers C - M
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