Old airco cutting torch

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This old torch was my uncles who passed away about a year ago. I Am interested in finding any information on it. It is pretty neat because the cut valve stays open when you pull the trigger so you don't have to hold it down. The only markings are Airco and the label on the gas inlets. It does work, when my grandfather brought it up yesterday I hooked it up to the tanks and it does cut. Are tips still available for this? Attached ImagesLast edited by metalmeltr; 07-09-2012 at 12:42 PM.
Reply:Both CONCOA and Koike bought up parts of the AIRCO product lines.  I don't know your exact model #, but it's very likely you can get new tips, not only from the above but from companies like American Torch Tip, Goss and maybe others."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:More picturesAny ideas on age? Attached Images
Reply:Airco made those classic torches for decades and Concoa still do. The design goes back to the 1920s at least but I dont know enough to date that particular torch. I just nailed a similar Concoa 3000 off Ebay out of curiosity. (Near new with new LP tip for 12.99, I couldn't pass it up.) Haven't fired it up yet but it's a comfortable torch.Seal Seat has an exploded view of the type in their Airco/Concoa catalog.http://www.sealseat.com/prod01.htmMy Concoa has a "slit" in the handle tube for a thin stamped wrench to tighten the packing gland nut (per the sticker on the torch body). I dont have the wrench but will make one if needed since getting thin calipers into the slit shouldn't be a hassle.You can get plenty of Airco/Concoa/Koike/Goss/Radnor tips easily. I'm cheap so I lurk Ebay.The tip bases are distinctive. Pic of used tips highlights the design: Attached Images