In the early 40s AGM produced the 3470 for U.S. military use. ( AGM also produced a civilian version of this lantern ) This 500 cp kerosene lantern is unfired and in amazing condition, I generally don’t collect unfired versions but I really like the military stuff from WWII I like how the wrench is held in place to prevent loss.
Amazing find! I also have an AGM military but intended to run RUG. I didn't know they made one in kerosene. I would be very tempted to light it up!!!
It’d be nice to be the first to light it ..........and very tempting, but I have enough lanterns to burn......I’ll just enjoy it for what it is.
Anyone have a trick or know of a tool specifically for removing the AGM 3470 check valve? I have s steel fount one( I think is a replacement) my regular check valve removal tool doesn't work. ANY advice would be greatly appreciated., and, I'll Dance at your wedding
What size are the stencil letters? I replaced my cracked fount with a steel one and need to replace the " use kerosene only" . I think I have everything else squared away.
@Russell Lee Gitlitz I’ll measure the lettering tomorrow........but anything close would look fine.......I believe that unless you can add kero soooo carefully not to get any on the lettering it’s gonna “wash off” anyway.
I've recently scored a 3470 brass fount is toast stress cracks. What did you use or do you know what steel fount would work as a replacement?
Steel agm 3927 tank, agm 2572 tank , any tank with a 1/8npt bung. The colemans produced for sears or higgins if I remember correctly seemed to have those bung dimensions or make a frankie adapter if you have the skills.
Very nice looks more to scale than a 220 fount. Which is what I was thinking of using. May have to rethink that
@Konabill Are there any other markings on the box? These seem to be the AGM version of a Coleman 237B. Kind of misunderstood in terms of how they were issued and to whom for what. My 237B has a US Navy symbol stamp on the box most others do not. The 3470 in my collection is very nice but unfortunately stress cracked.
I have a NOS Coleman 237B in the box but no markings to give a hint of it’s intended destination. It’s not civilian for sure. These 237B’s were favored by the US navy over the Coleman 252’s since they burnt kerosene. This was probably a lot safer on board a ship then gasoline.
@bigredmf No other markings of military nature on the box……. I would like to know more about this one also……….I’ve had several of these and this is the best one I’ve ever seen……….a pamphlet or parts book might have info ??????
I suspect that even the kerosene lanterns for the Navy were for shore use only. They really, really frown on open fires onboard ship, especially portable ones. Way too many spaces that can contain an explosive/combustible atmosphere. They may have been kept on board and issued to shore parties. Most lanterns onboard ship are electric powered by battery or ship's power.
