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numbersix

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
53
I had doubts that this was a genuine "Peterson" (of Dublin) lighter. The logo doesn't match any logo I've seen of Peterson and I've not heard of Peterson using an apostrophe "S" at the end.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PETERSONS-BUTANE-LIGHTER-NIB-MOD-43805-JAPAN-FREE-SHIP-IN-USA-/251328971596
It's a nice looking lighter, and I wanted to go for it - but figuring it's going to run up towards $50-60 bucks, I'd like to know for sure if the manufacturer is really Peterson of Dublin.
Anyone know if this is a knock-off or if it is an actual Peterson lighter?

 
dcrguns

dcrguns

Part of the Furniture Now
Aug 19, 2013
892
2,610
57
Ruidoso, NM
Looks like a Chinese knock off to me. The manual does not look right. Also, has Japan stamped on it. Not sure but it does not look right.

 
numbersix

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
53
And the logo isn't like any I've seen too.
Made in Japan to me is a good sign for an older pipe from the 70s (which I am guessing it is from), but all in all, I just don't think this is a Peterson product.

 
numbersix

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
53
I agree, but I have to take back the apostrophe "S". One of my pete's does use the 's
But the "P" is unlike any I've seen. Hmm...

 
mrjerke

mrjerke

Lifer
Jun 10, 2013
1,323
29
Midwest
Logo definitely doesn't look right. Also has a $15.99 sticker in one of the pictures...
Here's actual logo for comparison.
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dcrguns

dcrguns

Part of the Furniture Now
Aug 19, 2013
892
2,610
57
Ruidoso, NM
And it is only $32.00. Something is not right. If it does not seem right, it usually isn't. IMHO

 
captainsousie

captainsousie

Lifer
Aug 1, 2012
4,602
5,159
I can't find anything specific but it looks like a different brand. There are several other types of lighters and even a few hand warmers made by "Peterson's" out there and they seem to have no connection with the Irish brand. It looks like a nice, quality piece but I would wait for one to come around a little cheaper. The last few went for $10-20.

 
numbersix

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
53
Thanks everyone for your comments. I didn't bid. It went for $32, which is likely fair since it looks like a decent lighter no matter what - but I'm glad I held off.

 
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