Zippo in World War 2 (Featuring: "The Greatest $5 Zippo Find Ever?")

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I know there is alot of videos regarding this topic, however I am super excited to share my first black crackle Zippo.
Ever since collecting, it has been on my "Zippo Bucket List" to find a WW2 Black Crackle Zippo for $5. I have had many opportunities to purchase one for market value, but I wanted my first Black Crackle to be a find in the wild.
Well, I can now mark that off the list.
I found this beautiful Black Crackle Zippo in a local antique store for the whopping price of $4.

The WW2 Black Crackle Zippo is what really put Zippo on the map to being the BEST windproof lighter. Roughly 10 million Zippos were produced in WW2 specifically for U.S. Troops. There were no Zippos produced for the private sector between 1942-1945.
Prior to 1942 Zippo made their lighters out of chrome plated brass. Between 1942-1945 they were made out of steel. To prevent the Zippo from shining and to protect against weathering, Zippo developed a lead base paint to conceal and protect the lighter. When baked, the lead based paint developed a rough texture making it appear that the paint was "crackling". Hence the finish name to be called "Black Crackle".
Between 1942-1945 there are several different variations of the Black Crackle Zippo.
In 1942, Zippos were made with a 4 barrel hinge and the insert was not stamped "ZIPPO".
There are also some patent errors, and stamp errors that were made during this time.
In 1943, Zippo switch to a 3 barrel hinge with a stamped insert.

During WW2 Soldiers customized their WW2 Zippos putting coins, their unit, and in some cases repainting their Zippos (red & blue crackles).

Regardless of all the semantics that run parallel to Zippo History on all the different parts, finishes or patent numbers, this is just another beautiful piece of history that I am thankful to have in my collection now. I hope to pass this piece and the history it carries to future generations.

I am no "expert" or claim to be on WW2 Zippos, the knowledge that I have accumulated for this topic has been by the following reliable sources:
George K. (WW2 Zippo expert who has over 200 WW2 Zippos.)
"Great American Lighter" by David Poore
"An American Legend" Avi R. Baer/ Alexander Neumark


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My name is JRO Lights and I have been collecting Zippos for over 10 years. My collecting themes include: limited editions, Collectibles of the years, and any unique/ special designs.

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