Finds, Stories
This space is devoted to sharing discoveries of GPA (lanterns, stoves, heaters) listings. They’re typically classifieds from the usual places or auctions on ebay.Â
What makes them worthy of sharing†? Good question. If we find them interesting, unique, a good deal, or just something that we feel is special for whatever reason. Please comment with your thoughts (price, authenticity, value…it’s all fair game).

Find: 1950’s AGM Sun Flame 104 lanterns (x2)
These 2 AGM 104 Sun Flame single mantle lanterns are found listed as a package sale. Yes, the paperweight is included.

Find: 1973 Coleman 200A gold bond (02/73)
This 200A Goldbond in rather rough shape might scratch the collection itch for someone.

Find: 1944 Coleman Mil-Spec
This Coleman Mil-Spec single mantle from the WWII era appears complete.

Find: 1972 Coleman 413G Stove (04/72)
This 2 burner briefcase stove from Coleman is a model 413G499 and comes in its original box.

Find: 1966 Coleman 512 Heater (04/66)
This Coleman Catalytic Heater 512-700 appears essentially NOS (unfired) with all original packaging and contents.

Find: 1984 Hipolito H-502
This H-502 model lantern from Hipolito is a Petromax 829 clone, often referred to as a 500HK.

Find: 1959 Coleman 500 Stove (10/59)
This single burner Coleman stove features a green fount and sunshine logo.

Find: 1945 Coleman 242C (11/45)
This green Colman 242C is possibly unfired and looks the part. Includes original box and straight line globe.
† Great deals usually don’t last, so while this archive will provide links, expect them to go stale quickly. We have zero financial interest in any of these shares, and are never paid to promote any listing. We are simply helping discover cool stuff, hoping to drive a buyer from our community to consider them.
Additional guidelines for our Finds here at single mantle:
- Looking for items ~10 or more years old.
- Nothing excessively expensive. We won’t feature $3,000 gold bonds or anniversaries from Japan.
- The key is interesting, unique, good value, classic, cool, iconic, specials, etc….kind of things we want to buy if only we could buy it all.
- Things that will stir a conversation and be appreciated by our users, and hopefully be purchased by someone in our community.