For your consideration is a Vintage 1950s Zippo Lighter Pat 2517191 Charleston Metal Products Waterloo Indiana.. does not spark probably needs a little work, adjusting or new flint hinge is shot and needs to be repaired...Company History & Origins
- Founding: The company was established in 1946 during the post-WWII economic recovery boom. [1]
- Core Specialty: It was founded as a specialist in precision machined products, utilizing automatic screw machines, CNC machining, centerless grinding, and custom metalwork. [1, 2]
- The Logo: The distinct graphic stamped onto your Zippo features a micrometer caliper, which is the universal symbol for high-precision machining and toolmaking.
- Indiana Footprint: While headquartered in Waterloo, Indiana, the lighter also references Selma, Indiana, mapping out the company's regional expansion and secondary facilities across the state over the decades. [, 2]
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