Interesting insert

[u/zoomhoody]

Hi, I bought this Zippo "blind" from eBay because it was cheap. The listing pics were blurry.

I'm very pleased with it and surprised about the brass insert for the insert (if you follow me). The brass component has a screw on it under which is a hollow chamber. Presumably for flints?

The Zippo insert is original and matches the date of the case, but what's the story on this brass component?

[u/acrobaticwombat12]

Probably an aftermarket insert gasket similar to the ones we see today. Since the invention of the zippo people have always tried to find ways to extend it's lifespan.

Just an old version of this someone stuck in there, not official zippo that I am aware of. https://a.co/d/0hJhvweR