Dating a Zippo

[IHC656]

Going by the this chart I found it was manufactured 1958-1965. Possible 1961, think I can make out the dots with a magnifying glass. Best picture I was able to take.

 

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[detectorcowboy]

I didn't know you could date them I have a handful of Zippo lighters and some Ronson lighters

 

[Gare]

Going by the this chart I found it was manufactured 1958-1965. Possible 1961, think I can make out the dots with a magnifying glass. Best picture I was able to take.
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VERY interesting Thanks for the tops

 

[ARC]

Also count the holes in the wind screen.

 

[IHC656]

Also count the holes in the wind screen.

I counted 16 or 8 per a side.

 

[ARC]

Actually ...its not just the holes... that is only one way i was taught.
So...
here is a link to a more definitive informational ...

Dating

www.glenzippo.co.uk

 

[newnan man]

I've never dated a Zippo but have dated a few Hippos!

 

[Whynotnow?]

I've never dated a Zippo but have dated a few Hippos!

At the bar they call me Ahab! lol