Kalamazoo, MI. Bowers Mfg. Co. ANTIQUE WW1 ERA TRENCH LIGHTER. C. 1917. RARE. NoR
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18976855 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Color: Brass | Type: "Slide Sleeve" WW1 Trench Lighter |
| Brand: Bowers Mfg. Co. |
(B1-18347) **NOTE: I ShipInternational**Except BRAZIL & ITALY Antique Trench Lighter. BOWERS MFG. CO. Kalamazoo, MI. . SCARCE !! Brass. ***NO RESERVE. Scarce old Lighter in Fine all-original condition. Bowers called it a "Slide Sleeve" Lighter, but the Doughboys in WW1 called it a "Trench Lighter".It was probably one of the first "Windproof" Lighters and was perfect for those Soldiers fighting in Trench Warfare.
Overall height: 2-7/8" (not count...ing the little Bail Ring). Great WW1 era collectible used by the Military... SCARCE !!
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Overall height: 2-7/8" (not count...ing the little Bail Ring). Great WW1 era collectible used by the Military... SCARCE !!
… ***SORRYFOR THE HIGH SHIPPING CHARGE ---EBay forces Sellers to provide Tracking orface punishment which means much higher Shipping Costs on small Packages. Also, USPS just raised their Ratesagain…...the Package has to ship at $2.90 USPS First Class in order forTracking to be included on the Shipment. ++++I usually ship the same day that payment is made as long as I can get to thePost Office before it closes or, unless it’s on Saturday or Sunday when theP.O. is closed.++ ””””””””I SHIP INTERNATIONAL ---- WORLDWIDE “””**Except ITALY & BRAZIL**”””” +++ ***NOTE: PLEASE EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS THROUGH EBAY MESSAGES…. Thanks, Pat(wvpicker) and I’ll try to answerany Inquiries.. +++++ >>>>>>CHECK OUT THE OTHER INTERESTINGITEMS THAT I HAVE UP FOR SALE....COMBINED POSTAGE DISCOUNTS IF YOU WINMORE THAN ONE LISTING… ++++++++++++++ *********SHIPPING& PAYMENT INFORMATION********* POSTAGE is $2.90 Well-Packed >***(SORRY FOR THE INCREASE, BUT THE USPS JUST ADDED NEW RATESAGAIN *** ****IF YOU WIN MULTIPLE LISTINGS, PLEASE DON’T PAY UNTIL YOURECEIVE MY INVOICE…. IF YOU PAY BEFORE BEING INVOICED, EBAY WILL OVERCHARGE YOU FOR SHIPPING.*** +++++++++++++++ >>>>>>NOTE:***If you are Local, Please contact me through eBay Messaging about arranging Pick Up of the iteminstead of Shipment in order to save ShippingCosts***….<<<<<<<<< ***ISHIP INTERNATIONAL….WORLDWIDE… EVERYWHERE ***Except BRAZIL & ITALY** ***INTERNATIONALPOSTAGE TO BE DETERMINED…*** * ***Check outmy other interesting Listings for Postage Savings on Multiple Purchases ! Item shipped to you from WV Zip Code26105. ***NO RESERVE*** My ModestOpening Bid is the Only Reserve...Thanks for Looking! ..Pat (wvpicker) ***NOTE: Payment by PAYPAL *****ALSONOTE: Ebay no longer allowssellers to offer other forms of payment in their listings. However, Ebay states in an Ebay FAQ response, that “A seller can acceptcheck and (other) payment from a buyer if (and only if) the buyer requestsit.” We support Ebay's position on this matter and agreeto work with our customers accordingly. Any Questions ?? Email me and I’ll try to answerquickly...Pat..
