Coleman Lanterns 220D,brass fount, A-51 date

Well, since we are now entering prime hunting season I thought I would hit the road today.  Went to my secret honey hole and pulled this very nice big hat slant.  Its my first slant and I am very happy with it. The date is 9/11. It does have a small dent on the fount, but its very clean and runs like a champ!
   The other one I got in the mail today, It has my interest peaked and wanted to share with you guys.  Its the only one I have ever seen like this. I did check terrys site and he has a photo and a few lines about it.  Its a 220D,brass fount, A-51 date.  No decal!.  I have seen the early painted "D" with the c type decal before but never one this late. I'm guessing its the last of the D's.  Anyone out there with one of these?  Inputs greatly appreciated.  The last pic is a partial shot of my man cave/Junk shed!, Enjoy.

James

Being Payed to Do Lantern Repairs

At one of the stores I haunt, the owner is setting me up to repair a lantern for friend of hers.   She already told him I would probably want to be paid $15-plus parts before even talking to me.

He is going to need a new generator put on and what sounds like a basic cleaning.

Here is my problem.  If something goes south, I am afraid I may be held liable.  Second, one of the best ways to kill a hobby, is to get paid for it.

Her intentions are good, she thinks I can pick up some quick cash.  She has the ability, because of the type of store she has, to send me some work.  Please tell me what you think. 

Coleman Lantern History

W.C. Coleman could see the light for the darkness. The young salesman was taking a stroll after a hard day’s work selling typewriters, and spotted a new type of lamplight in a drugstore window in Brockton, Alabama. This new light burned with a strong, steady white flame and was fueled by gasoline. The standard lamp of the era burned kerosene and produced a smoky, flickering, yellowish light. W.C. was stricken with very poor eyesight, and was very interested in this new, steady white light that enabled him to read even the smallest print in books and on medicine bottles. Coleman saw potential in the new light, and through his vision a new company was born that would put America’s farms and ranches in a new light, and would eventually make his name synonymous with outdoor fun.