242's have a warm place in my heart. Possiblyu the first lantern I usede. Though it was placed by Dad.
Ice fishing began in second grade.
And nights Dad would set me in a smelly shanty on a lake then go drink in a group of guys on the ice.
Always enough bait minnows.
When the 5 gallon bucket was full we'd leave. Daylights happened at times though as it takes a few crappie/(specks here ) to fill a bucket. Fresh fish for breakfast before bed.
Best tasting fish! But then a night on the ice makes for an appetite.
I found that 242in Dads estate. I was looking for a 220 but was obviously mistaken.
Another single mantle. Which saves on mantle costs . Not that they were prohibitive when your piece was new. But we can argue it's more economical.
I don't know the light output in candle power or whatever between a single and double mantle. I still lean toward singles. And am slightly sure double doesn't mean double the output. Only because a writer said amount of pressure and orifice size are factors.
The knob holding your vent secure is solid topped. Helps i.d. a 242. There are like other models letter variations. 242 C ect.
I like them knobs though.
Dad's 242 has a wire loop crimped under it still? I cleaned his lantern ( gently but removed non stock silver paint from inside the frame) and think I put the wire loop back after.
Maybe the bail handle was too hot hung by it? Or a fitment thing. Or to secure it somehow while traveling ??
Top of the day to ya all !!
