Lot # 191 - Vintage Bowers Sure Fire Lighter

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Friday 11/21 9-3pm and Saturday 11/22 9-noon.
Start Date/Time: 13-Nov-2025 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 10:12:00 PM
Current bid:

$31.00

Highest bidder:

98322

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Bowers Sure Fire Lighter

Rugged and windproof design, these lighters were popular during WWI and WWII due to their simple and durable construction, made from steel

It features a distinctive cylindrical shape with an external side-mounted flint striker wheel. To ignite, the user pulls down on the attached ring (or uses a lever, depending on the model) to raise the snuffer cap, exposing the wick and allowing the side-mounted wheel to be spun to create a spark.

Even the etching is still visible on the body!

3"L

Very cool piece!


Auction History

Highest bidder is 98322

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 10:09:12 PM $31.00 98322
19-Nov-2025 10:08:46 PM $28.00 Zardo
19-Nov-2025 10:08:46 PM $27.00 98322
19-Nov-2025 9:13:47 PM $26.00 Zardo
16-Nov-2025 5:38:26 PM $24.00 FrannyPanny
16-Nov-2025 4:48:06 PM $21.00 Sarge's stuff
14-Nov-2025 7:42:56 PM $16.00 FrannyPanny
14-Nov-2025 7:42:40 PM $15.00 UG
14-Nov-2025 7:42:40 PM $15.00 FrannyPanny
14-Nov-2025 5:25:30 PM $11.00 UG
14-Nov-2025 1:00:41 PM $9.00 mrsmilin1
14-Nov-2025 12:42:37 PM $6.00 fourhagos
14-Nov-2025 9:02:43 AM $5.00 FrannyPanny

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