Zippo Black Crackle 1941 Replica Lighter

During WW2 Zippo stopped making lighters for the civilian market and dedicated all its production for the US military.Zippo’s had been made of brass but this was now a strategic material.In order to make a hardwearing, durable and rust proof case Zippo brought out the 1941 Black Crackle coated steel finish.While never issued to troops,they were available for private purchase through the PX (post exchange) stores and quickly became a highly sought after item.These are genuine replica’s of the iconic 1941 model made by Zippo of Bradford PA and they come packaged in a gift box.