RARE 1942 4 Barrel Black Crackle Unfired 14 Hole Insert US Badge Zippo
Item History & Price
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Over the last 18 months I have sold virtually all my collection of around 600+ Zippos, which I have collected since 1976, its time for them to leave me for pastures new, no point in leaving them festering in a box, I have never received one negative feedback on any of them, (check out my feedback).
Pride of my Collection, my Original 1942, 4 Barrel, Black Crackle pat 2032695, with Original 14 hole 2032695 Insert, Original 1942 Zippo Box, straight cut flint wheel, &nbs...p;never ever fired or fuelled, look at the bottom of the insert, its mint, never ever been tampered with! Typical ballooned base to the Zippo Case, as the steel and crackle process caused this, all non ferrous metals were reserved for ammunition making so Zippo had to make them out of Steel instead of Brass, the Black Crackle was to persevere the Steel Case from erosion, There is not many around that are in this Condition, this can only be an investment for the future, I have only ever seen one other and that was a 1943. 3 Barrel.
The later 1943 had a 3 Barrel Hinge not 4.
This is as it was given to the US Serviceman as part of his Issued Kit, (all US servicemen were issued with a Zippo as standard during the war) this one was embellished with Brass US initials, been in my collection for over twenty years at least, it did have all 4 tabs on the box but over the years of getting it in and out I have lost a tab at the top and one at the bottom, but almost intact and in superb shape, this is 100% Genuine, the first Steel issue (coated with Black Enamel) for the WWII, the later 1943 version was 3 barrel, This has been loved by me but as I have now sold virtually all my 650+ collection its finally time to say goodbye, its not been out in daylight for the last 8/9 years and deserves better that sat in my cupboard in a box, this is not a refurbished or meddled with Black Crackle, this is the original real Mc'coy and my starting price reflects its true value.
Check out some of the prices for used 1942/43's (or refurbished) This is Genuine and all Original and would be great in any serious collectors collection!Will be shipped UK insured special delivery.
I Will not ship to any location other than those on the ebay GSP shipping list so please don't ask, prices for shipping are to a UK based post code, (any other postal costs are set by ebay and are completely out of my control.
Any sensible questions please ask, if anyone wants any further information or images please message me,
I hope that this goes to a very good home, it deserves it!Thanks
