ZIPPO Lighter 2021 Price Fighter 218 21PFSPR Zippo Design 49598

The code on the back. A characteristic element of Zippo production from 1933 to the present is the use of a code on the back of each lighter, which identifies the year of manufacture. The idea, born with a practical purpose, has become a source of interest for collectors looking for older lighters. Until 1957 only the patent registration number was indicated, since 1958 points were introduced, since 1966 the bars, first vertical and then oblique. Since 1986 the double coding was used, with the indication of a letter (A to L) for the twelve months, and a Roman numeral for the year of production (IX=1993, X=1994…), from the year 2001 the Roman numerals have been replaced by the Arabic numerals. Also on the meaning of these codes, and especially on the identification bars, the most imaginative interpretations have arisen, among which the most recurring is the statement that, ultimately, the more bars the lighter has, the more windproof it is. Find out the age of your Zippo lighter by checking the code printed on the back with the 3 charts shown. The Zippo is available in two different sizes: Regular version height 55 mm width 40 mm thickness 10 mm weight 60 g. Slim version height 55 mm width 30 mm thickness 8 mm weight 40 g. HOW TO CHARGE A ZIPPO There is only one official charging mode, although many charge the ZIPPO in their own way. Use only original petrol Remove the boiler from the casing. Raise the shutter release lever. Turn the boiler upside down and insert it into the casing. Lift up the sponge. Enter petrol for 5 seconds. Wait a few seconds for absorption. Enter more petrol for 5 seconds. Reposition the sponge. Take out the boiler and turn it over. Pull down the shutter release lever. Put the boiler back into the case in the correct position. HOW TO REPLACE THE STONE. Always use original stones. Take the boiler out of the case.