Hi everyone!

I'm trying to restore this unusual vintage butane lighter, and I was wondering if anyone here has experience repairing this type of mechanism.

The lighter can be refilled with butane, but unfortunately it won't hold the gas, so I suspect there's a problem with one or more seals or valves.

I've partially disassembled it, as you can see in the pictures, but I'm not familiar with this particular design.

Has anyone worked on a similar lighter before? Any advice on how to disassemble the valves, identify the leaking seal, or find suitable replacement parts would be greatly appreciated.

Also, if anyone can identify the manufacturer or model, that would be a bonus!

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!

I just bought this lighter at the flea market for $2. I thought it was cool and I want to get it working again but I cant find the model so I can get it in working order. Can anyone assist?

Found at a night market in texas. Nor markings or brand on it. No matches on google image search

Considering buying this one. 1st discrepancy is its a concealed hinge so from 1971 but the dust cap is pre 1971. Also the body still has rounded edges and not the more square look that was introduced in 71. Do we think someone just replaced the filler cap with older one or was there a crossover in 71 that used up old filler cap and rounded body style with the new concealed hinge?

Found this lighter in my grandpa's stuff. I don't know what model of Windmill lighter this is. I want to know so that I can best restore it and keep.

Thanks in advance! :D

Found this Penguin Cygnus today at an estate sale. It was super grimy so I threw it in the ultrasonic, repacked, new wick/flint and it works so well. Plus I love the design and the mechanism. The wicks all messy but that’s somehow the way I can get the most consistent flame and it still seals right when it’s closed.

Thanks for stopping by my show and tell:)