Zippo lighter dating codes

Zippo Glossary

Since , most Zippo lighters have carried a date code stamped on the base. Originally this was intended as a quality control record, so that lighters returned for repair could be identified as to when they were manufactured and if, for example, a number of lighters were returned with the same fault then Zippo could identify a possible defect in the manufacturing process or even a supplier of one of the components. Even prior to the coding system we can go some way to identifying the approximate year of manufacture, as the stamping on the bottom has changed slightly over the years. Lighters assembled at the Canadian factory are covered here - Dating Canadian Lighters. As lighters are meant to be used, coins or keys carried in the same pocket can cause scratches on the bottom of the lighter so it is necessary to look very carefully at the bottom, as the marking can be quite difficult to make out. A magnifying glass can be quite useful.

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US presents. While the information for dating a Zippo is widely available, it isn't that handy to find it all in a single location. This should provide the information to fix a relatively precise date for any Zippo lighter. Slim lighters were first introduced in , with a flat bottom and no date code.

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As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value. Valuable information on the bottom of every Zippo windproof lighter can help you determine its date of manufacture. The original purpose was for quality control. The date code has since become an invaluable tool for Zippo collectors. Most lighters fabricated between and can be identified by style and model and the patent or patent-pending marks. The appearance of the word "Zippo" in the bottom stamp provides another clue to dating.

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