value on this lighter? I would never sell it I am just curious. It is silver and has the Navy Imblem on it. It was made some where in 1940-1943
2007-09-06 02:47:03 · 8 answers · asked by jcfuqua 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I would like to know too. I have some from the same period that were left to me after my dad passed away.
2007-09-06 02:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jessie H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From 1943 to the end of WWII, Zippo allotted all of its production to the military. Regardless, you may have a gem in the rough if it's a rare WWII 'black crackle' ZIPPO:
http://www.zippoclick.com/collecting/zippoInTheMilitary.aspx
2007-09-07 16:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by Volusian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had and lost a couple of these - I don't believe they are worth much because they are so common. Rarity is what affects value more than anything else, and in 1940 every man on the street had a zippo because everybody smoked. Hence, it is probably of little value in dollars and cents.
2007-09-06 09:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mikey 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've seen vintage Zippo's from this period listed for $500. and up.
2007-09-06 09:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check ebay to see what others are selling for.
2007-09-06 09:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by alabamasasafrass 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check for a similar one on Ebay
2007-09-06 09:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be worth a bit but i'm not really sure
2007-09-06 09:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe an army surplus place might have an idea
2007-09-06 09:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by leprechaun3833 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋