The first Zippo was produced in 1933, and it quickly rose to prominence during World War II. Since then, these lighters have become synonymous with the US military and have gone on to become super popular in pop culture, Hollywood, and on Broadway stages.

How old is the oldest Zippo?

That first Zippo pocket lighter, produced in 1933, is on display at the Zippo/Case Museum in Bradford. In the mid-30s, Kendall Refining Company in Bradford, placed an order for 500 Zippo lighters.

When was the first Zippo lighter made?

1932 Zippo Manufacturing Company/Founded

Are Zippo lighters age restricted?

If you place an order for flame products on Zippo.com you are certifying that you are at least 18 years old or the applicable age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside and have the legal right to purchase such item.

Is my Zippo Real?

Look on the bottom of the lighter. It should have the Zippo brand name, along with a letter on the left side, Roman numerals on the right side, and “Bradford, PA. Made in USA” on the bottom. The letter and numerals are identification codes, denoting the year the Zippo lighter was made.

Can kids buy zippos?

But if they are of legal age to buy tobacco, they can buy lighters. There are absolutely laws preventing lighter sales to under 18s. There is no federal law regarding buying a lighter.

Do Zippo lighters dry up?

It is very common with Zippo lighters to dry out. If you put your lighter unused then it will slowly leak and will be dry out in 2 weeks. The most common reason is overfilling it. If your zippo gets deformed then the gas will store in it and it will be dry out in less than 1 week.