Day one of trying to figure out wt* this is

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I was recently presented with this item.Believe me when i say:  If I'm here, my *** is on fire and I don't know where else to go for a hose. The back has a plate that says:GNCPL  Box 502Ottertail, Michigan 56571Ser No 0394The barrel on the front is obviously for fuel.  The long straight part has a wick in it.The barrel rotates forward to cause the spark. The curved part that comes up the back has a little metal part that I think would make sparks when the barrel part turns.The back opens up when you remove the screws and reveals two of those big batteries like you use for flashlights.I am totally stumped on this one.if anyone could give any help, I would love it.If I'm here, I must need help
Reply:One of the first lighters ?John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Interesting... Could you post some more photos, and larger?
Reply:O.C.D.click on the photo in his post it will open up larger in a new window.  Michael
Reply:I'd try e-mailing those Antiques Roadshow guys.  I'm sure they'd know!
Reply:Darned good idea, Supe. I will try that.I haven't got anymore photos of the thing.  I will try to get some if I can. Thanks for all your responses.  I showed it to a friend of mine and he suggested that it may be a lamp.If I'm here, I must need help
Reply:Im not a pro, but it looks like some sort of flux capacitor, or maybe one of the earlier discombobulators.Miller Syncrowave 200Hobart Handler 140Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 38E-Z Tube BenderPlasma Cam DHC2
Reply:Naw, can't be a Flux Capacitor unless it's a very early one. This is what the modern ones look like; http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=28
Reply:The fact that somebody took the time to CAD one of those up is more than I can handle. You win, its not a flux capacitor.Miller Syncrowave 200Hobart Handler 140Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 38E-Z Tube BenderPlasma Cam DHC2
Reply:It's a portable cigar lighter, for the discriminating smoker.
Reply:Originally Posted by noobiedoobiedooThe back has a plate that says:GNCPL  Box 502Ottertail, Michigan 56571Ser No 0394
Reply:looks to me like a gasoline-powered step ladder...made by the Omish.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:Ok, it's DEFINITELY a cigar lighter, modeled after the antiques.http://www.bcspecialties.com/cigaras...ue_lighter.asp
Reply:I don't know ANYONE that would use a zippo to light their cigar. The zippo lighter fluid has a nasty smell and taste to it. I used zippos when I smoked cigarettes and well, to be honest, you couldn't make a cigarette taste good.But when I pay upwards of 20bucks for a cigar I refuse to use anything other than a wooden match. I also wait for the compounds to burn off the tip and light my cigar with just a wooden flame.Ok, so I am a nutcase. Cigar smokers unite!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:I wonder what I win? Nice find Supe! Joker - I agree, nothing lights a cigar like a match.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by DetailerDaveIt's a portable cigar lighter, for the discriminating smoker.
Reply:I don't know what it is, but I need one!
Reply:I think Cheech & Chong used it to light their 'labrador'. Then they drew up the flux capactor.....