Vintage Zippo Lighters Reddy Kilowat & American Busline

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VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTERS Two Lighters found in old desk. REDDY KILOWATT on one side with IEL (IOWA ELECTRIC & LIGHT) and the other is AMERICAN BUSLINES. Both of these Zippos lighters are from the 50's or 60's. The Reddy Kilowatt is in great condition and does not look like it was used. The American Buslines has been used and the hinge on the lid is loose. It still closes. Both are in good conditon. They became popular in the United States military , especially during World War II âe" when, as the company's website says, Zippo "ceased production oflighters for consumer markets and dedicated all manufacturing to the U.S. military." [1] Additionally, Zippo lighters are known for offering a lifetime guarantee: if a Zippo lighter breaks, no matter how old or how many owners it has had, the company will replace or fix the lighter for free. The only part of a Zippo lighter that carries no warranty is the finish on the outside of the outer case and lid.Zippo lighters gained popularity as âeoewindproofâe lighters, able to stay lit in harsh weather, due to the design of the windscreen and adequate rate of fuel delivery. A consequence is that it is hard to extinguish by blowing out the flame. The proper way to extinguish the lighter is to close the top half, which starves the flame of oxygen, but, unlike other lighters, an action like this read more

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