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  1. Michael Miller

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    Please help me identify this lantern, I just purchased at a local antique shop.

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    American Gas Machine model 58
     
  3. Cottage Hill Bill

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    Looks to be an AGM model 258. Look here American Gas Machine Co. lanterns – 1 – early models about mid way down the page. Brasso is not your friend with that lantern. Brasso contains ammonia which can be destructive to brass. Also, AGM founts are notorious for having stress cracks. Before you attempt to fuel it, pump it up and submerge the fount in a bucket of water and look for bubbles. If you find a crack in the fount it is an ornament not a lantern. Best of luck.
     
  4. Michael Miller

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    It does not have a standard pump, like coleman’s. I’m not sure how to pressurize it.
    Thank you so much for your help!
     
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    Welcome aboard!:thumbup:
    A separate pump is used to pressurise it, the filler cap is also a pressure valve and the link below shows a post about separate pumps.

    9 lamp pumps.
     
  6. Michael Miller

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    parts, and a pump, still available?
    My lantern is complete, and original, as far as I can tell.
     
  7. Michael Miller

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    Part of my reply was missing! Thank you for the info!
    Are parts and a pump still available?
    My lamp appears to be original, and complete.
     
  8. Michael Miller

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    Thank you for the information! I really appreciate your time, and willingness to share your lantern savvy!
     
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    Thank you, Sir!
     
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