This lantern is from the collection of Collin Mills, now in my posession. It came to Australia from a US collector, so was not sold here retail. Enjoy... Cheers Tony @Mackburner
I had one and it was a gently burning lantern and looked great with a mica chimney. Don't know why I let it go.lol
Tony, there is an instruction disc that goes on the fuel cap. OCP carried them at one time. If not let ma know and I can at least take a pic of one of mine. Here's something a wrote about the various valves, Preways are very different inside. Aladdin PL-1,Preway L-13 and Coleman 220 comparison - The Coleman Collectors Forum Preways are one of my favorite lanterns. Great example you've got.
@Tony Press They're no bad as long as you realize that most of it is brass and you have to be patient and gentle. Penetrating oil and patiee you're best friends when working on a Preway. I've taken two weeks to get one loosened up and apart. The real weak spot is the steel valve stem. both bevels are needed seals and they tend to rust and get pitted. if not pitted too badly you can resurface them. If too far gone, Dean Williams (deanofid) the resident master machinist on CCF makes really nice replacements at a reasonable price. When I talked him into making them I bought 3 or 4 to stash away for future Preways. I really like them once fettled. Strong, sturdy lanterns that put out lots of light. It's easy to see way Coleman outsold them my coming up with cheaper, easier ways to make lanterns but it's hard to beat a Preway's performance.
