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Valuable information on the bottom of every Zippo windproof lighter can help you determine its date of manufacture.

Some lighters made in 1946 also had the earlier 14 hole chimney.

Both Brass and Chrome became scarce and Zippo had to use other materials.

It's a very nice lighter, pleasing on the eye, and now ranks as one of my favourites.

HOW DO I CHANGE THE FLINT IN MY ZIPPO LIGHTER? One small note regarding the finish of the Lady Barcrofts, they are notorious for suffering the effects of pitting.

Early 1986 lighters of this series do have earlier date codes.

Are you a Zippo Collector? Year Regular and Slim Lighters Left Side Regular and Slim Lighters Right Side 1986 G to L II 1987 A to L III 1988 A to L IV 1989 A to L V 1990 A to L VI 1991 A to L VII 1992 A to L VIII 1993 A to L IX 1994 A to L X 1995 A to L XI 1996 A to L XII 1997 A to L XIII 1998 A to L XIV 1999 A to L XV 2000 A to L XVI Starting early in the year 2000, lighters produced feature the Zippo logo on the left, the month code in the center, and 2000 stamped above the Roman numeral XVI.

The 1942 lighters will have a 4 barrel hinge.

When writing this page I have used information from lighters that were engraved, at the factory, with either a date or a company logo with a specific anniversary.

Handilite The Handilite is a strange one to me.