I bought an old coleman lantern (guessing it is from the 50's but don't have it with me at the moment to find out for sure) I didn't need it but it appeared to never have been lit, came with a boat mounting attachment and the reflector attachment so I couldn't pass it up.
When it is warm it lights right up but when it is cold it is very difficult to light. When it is below freezing to light it I have to let it run long enough for liquid fuel to start dripping from the mantles then light it(the whole thing goes up in flames for a few minutes until all the dripped fuel burns) or I have to take the top and globe off and hold the match right to the mantle.
Once it is lit it seems to burn pretty well although it does smell a bit more than my more modern ones.
So can anyone suggest a way to make it light easier? (I have similar problems with my newer ones but not until they get below zero, this one becomes a problem when it gets into the high 30's)