Vintage Reliance Lighter NOS New Old Stock Made in Japan Pocket AS-IS Insert

Description

View Vintage Reliance Lighter NOS New Old Stock Made in Japan Pocket AS-IS Insert with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. There is no soot on the chimney, no fuel residue, and no pocket wear on the case. There is one important note:the insert appears to be stuck in the case and cannot be removed by hand. This lighter is being sold strictlyAS-IS with the insert in its current state. In the years following World War II, Japan's lighter industry emerged as one of the country's quiet industrial triumphs. Factories across the country — many originally retooled from wartime production — began manufacturing pocket lighters of remarkable quality for export to Western markets, often bearing the now-iconic  “Made in Occupied Japan”  or  “Made in Japan”  markings.  Reliance  was one of several notable brands to come out of this era, producing a range of lift-arm, windproof, and flip-top models in both pocket and table sizes.  This is a vintage   Reliance   pocket lighter,   Made in Japan   during the post-war manufacturing era. The lighter presents as   New Old Stock   — it shows no evidence of ever having been filled with fluid, fired, or carried. There is no soot on the chimney, no fuel residue, and no pocket wear on the case. By all appearances, this lighter has sat undisturbed since the day it left the factory. There is one important note:  the insert appears to be stuck in the case and cannot be removed by hand.  Rather than risk damaging the lighter's finish or internal components, the seller deliberately chose  not  to attempt forceful removal. This lighter is being sold strictly  AS-IS  with the insert in its current state. A future owner with lighter restoration experience may well be able to free the insert safely — and if so, they could have a fully intact, unused vintage lighter on their hands. Condition Notes — Full Transparency We believe in giving you the complete picture. Here is an honest, detailed assessment of this lighter's condition: Exterior Case:  Presents in excellent condition consistent with  New Old Stock . No dents, no deep scratches, and no significant wear. The finish retains its original character — this lighter was not carried or handled in any meaningful way. Insert:  Stuck in place within the case. It cannot be removed by hand.  No forceful removal was attempted  — this was a deliberate decision to avoid cosmetic or mechanical damage to the lighter. Flint Wheel:  Visually intact. The seller can verify sparking status upon request. Wick and Packing:  Status unknown. Because the insert cannot currently be removed, the internal wick and packing material have not been inspected. Fuel History:  The lighter shows a never-filled, never-fired appearance — fully consistent with  NOS  status. Overall:  This lighter is sold  AS-IS  due to the stuck insert. The seller makes no guarantees regarding internal mechanical function. What you see in the photos and read in this description is exactly what you will receive. A Note on Mechanical Integrity We could have tried to force the insert out. We didn't — and that was intentional. Our philosophy is simple: rather than risk damaging a potentially pristine piece, we chose to leave the insert undisturbed and let the next owner — whether a collector, a restorer, or an enthusiast — decide how to proceed. This lighter has  not been tampered with, forced, or altered  in any way. What you're getting is an honest, unmolested example in the same state it was found. We believe that's worth more than a stuck insert is worth worrying about. This is a hallmark of our commitment to honest, damage-free presentation — and it's how we treat every piece that passes through our hands. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Tobacciana › Lighters › Other Collectible Lighters. Brand: Reliance.

Brand

Reliance

Color

Silver

Country of Origin

Japan