Handi Swiftlite v1

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  1. Darryl Durdin

    Darryl Durdin Australia Subscriber

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    Hi fellas. I do like my Swiftlite, v1 they hale from AGM lines. The late Vic Tipman put me on to them, he would say don’t let one pass you by. I have collection of v1 and two. They are easy to service I do like to clean them up and let them shine on.
    This lantern is in original condition. I’m touched probably 80years old?
    The pump seal was leather, the NRV pip was leather. The pump and NRV set up was different to others. More notable was the shut off valve knob. It’s round in shape has Handi on it, this knob is different to all my other Swiftlite.. it needed a total clean out .
    It’s very cool. IMG_2459.jpeg IMG_2460.jpeg IMG_2461.jpeg 968BEAA2-CA00-46D6-B537-50341BBC92BE.jpeg 40B4155B-56F9-4077-8FE2-DFDB96A0B1EB.jpeg IMG_2465.jpeg IMG_2467.jpeg IMG_2468.jpeg IMG_2469.jpeg IMG_2470.jpeg IMG_2471.jpeg IMG_2473.jpeg IMG_2474.jpeg IMG_2475.jpeg IMG_2480.jpeg IMG_2484.jpeg IMG_2486.jpeg IMG_2487.jpeg IMG_2488.jpeg IMG_2489.jpeg IMG_2491.jpeg IMG_2492.jpeg IMG_2493.jpeg IMG_2494.jpeg
     
  2. LesRiekie Australia

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    Very nice. Good work.

    I got this one a week ago. Runs fine. Not as old as your beauty.
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  3. JEFF JOHNSON

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    Grand old lanterns.:thumbup::thumbup:
     
  4. ROBBO55

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    It's cleaned up nicely, Darryl :thumbup:
     
  5. Tony Press

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    Thanks for the detail on your V1 SwiftLite, @Darryl Durdin.


    Cheers

    Tony
     
  6. Walkop Australia

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    Another great Aussie lantern.
     

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