I printed the chart of of Zippo's web page. It definitely comes in handy when I make videos. This is actually my first Cummins Zippo. I had to look up the company to learn more about what they do.

The fuel evaporates after a while. It doesn't really leak out of the case. Petrol lighters, like Zippos work off the fumes of the fluid. The idea with these rubber gaskets was to help with fuel evaporation. I went back to just using the felt pad that comes with the Zippo originally since I really didn't see much difference in evaporation. The only time fluid would actually leak from a Zippo is if it is overfilled with fluid. Some people use a small piece of a plastic sandwich bag to cover the bottom of the insert to help with evaporation.

@@zippolyonsden1623 Ok, thanks for getting back to me. 😊 It seems we can stuff the housing with all manner of absorbent material, as long as the wick gets a good padding aound it. (I have a Glow in the dark Ghost Compass Zippo.) 😃

I use regular cotton balls in my daily carry Zippo. Just make sure not to over pack the insert and have the wick run through the wadding in an "S" shape. They're not packed correctly in the factory. The wadding that comes with Zippos from the factory are rayon balls which is basically a synthetic cotton. The glow in the dark Zippos are really cool! I only own one glow in the dark one. The one where there is an alien ufo trying to beam up a cow, lol.

@@zippolyonsden1623 😊 Thankyou for replying, I've noticed my flint is getting short, like maybe 2mm deep so I wrestled a flint out of a Bic lighter but the wheel won't spin.. 😯 I'm thinkin' the flint is too long, putting too much pressure on the striking wheel. Maybe if I cut it in half it would go alright? It's about 6mm long..?

It may be too long. Maybe loosen the spring screw a little bit and see if that helps. I've never tried a Bic flint in my Zippo before. Zippo flints will work even when worn down to just a couple mm. I usually do not change mine until they do not spark anymore.

It definitely will hold a special place in my collection. I've been able to find out a lot about the soldier who originally owned it as well. Turns out he was from Wisconsin as well.

It definitely is in beautiful shape. I was surprised when I saw it.

Thank you. It was definitely a good find. Found it at the same place where I picked up the 1942 WWII Zippo.

Thank you. I was definitely lucky finding it and for the price!

It really is in great shape! I was quite surprised when I found it.

He past away in 1974 and both of his children have also passed away. His son in 2020. It was one of his grandchildren that sold it to the place I acquired it from.

It does have a really sweet sound. I can only imagine how long it's been since it was last used.

Sorry, it's not for sale.

@@zippolyonsden1623 thanks bro

I am very sorry to hear your mother passed away. My condolences to you and your family. That is very cool you have that Zippo tape measure to remind you of her. Was that a place she or someone in your family once worked at?

It really is a sweet looking Zippo!

Damn! I didn't even realize that error. Thank you for pointing it out. I was thinking non-lighter items when I made this video. Will probably just delete this video soon. I record all my vids with just my phone in one take. I don't have any editing options.

It definitely is a real beauty. Turns out the soldier whose name is on it was from the same area of Wisconsin that my family stems from. He was the same age as my grandfather. Makes me wonder if they knew one another.

Oh, cool! May have to take you up on that. I'm waiting for the tool I need in order to rivet the spring in correctly. The one I currently have is too big. It's made for the flat and not the humped cam springs. Should be here by the end of the month.

@@zippolyonsden1623 I have the proper spring rivets also. Ordered 200 of them lol

I'm still in a state of shock, lol

@@zippolyonsden1623 I would be as well 👍🏻

That is so cool!!! That is the same guy I had found as well!! Thank you for finding his actual obituary. For me, it's really cool to find out he was from Door County as well. My family stems from there. Next time I'm in Sturgeon Bay, I'll have to stop at their library and print out his obituary. He definitely saw a lot of action during WWII.

@@zippolyonsden1623 One of his letters from North Africa mentioned the Red Cross care packages they were getting from home with fruit, candy, and cigarettes. The whole letters aren't published in the newspaper, just little bits the parents must have told to the editor or a reporter. It sounds a lot like the stories in that Ernie Pyle book!

@Shorty43204 that sound really friggin' cool! I so need to look up his obituary.

That’s so cool !!! Love when there’s a hero behind the zippo

I've just been looking at the site Shorty mentioned. The guy who owned this Zippo may have actually known my Grandfather Lyons. They grew up in the same area and had to have attended school together.

Thank you very much.

It would look really cool in blue! I've been thinking about getting into repainting some of my older lighters that could use it.

This particular model is a butane lighter and doesn't have a wick.

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Took me a bit to find it again. They're cheaper now as well than when I got the one in the video.

@@zippolyonsden1623 thanks much appreciated

Very welcome. It took me a bit to remember how to copy the link, lol.

It really is a sweet lighter. Very well constructed.

They do look pretty. Ended up getting the 2003 for $10 off Facebook marketplace and was instantly hooked, lol.

@@zippolyonsden1623 sweet deal

I was very fortunate to have found one on Facebook marketplace a couple years ago for a really good price. The smaller one an old friend gave me.

Fully agree. I know I'll most likely never own an authentic one. Which makes this one a great addition to my collection. I, too, also appreciate that Riley's 66 and the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation decided to produce these Zippos. Ernie Pyle really is an icon of American WWII history.

That's a very good question. I honestly do not know what the production run is on these.

@@zippolyonsden1623 Maybe Riley's 66 will chime in on this one.🙂

Thank you very much

@zippolyonsden1623 Your very welcome.

Thank you. They look better in the case than sitting in a cigar box, lol.

It does look good.

That would be cool to see. My guess is it would act exactly like a mirror. I'm always trying to keep my reflection off camera, lol.

I really think it is a nice piece for my collection.

Very cool they have some of his writings! They are definitely good reads! Filled with lots of info as to how it was during the war for the American troops.

I'm thinking about getting the chrome version as well. I have about four lighters I rotate periodically for use at home or while out and about. One with a pipe insert the rest with regular inserts.

Thank you very much! This Zippo makes an excellent addition to my military collection.

Fully understand your reasoning. I like the history associated with what it represents. Ernie Pyle's books have been really interesting to read. I know I'll never see a real 1945 one, much less own one, lol. So this is the next best thing for me. I'm always wasting my money, lol 😆

I disagree with ZF77O on this one. It is a tribute to one of the worlds greatest journalists who paid the ultimate price for doing his job. As zf77o is Canadian I can understand this one wouldn't have much meaning to him, but as an American I Love that they paid tribute to him. It's well deserved and worth every penny it cost to show due respect. 🇺🇸

​@zippolyonsden1623 I bought one from Rileys 66, IMHO It's well worth the money, even though its not the original,and might buy another one. 🙂

​@@Gary-ks8rz I completely agree with you.

Fully agree with all of what you wrote. I'm actually a bit surprised how many people I know never heard of Ernie. Even people who get into WWII history.

Roseart did make some really beautiful table lighters.

I was very fortunate to find this one for only $10.

@@zippolyonsden1623I’ll give you $10 dollars for it 😂