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**VINTAGE 2009 ZIPPO ARMOR CASE WINDPROOF LIGHTER**
**Model 28640 | Engine Turned Deep-Cut Checkerboard Block Pattern | Black Ice Finish | New Old Stock (NOS)**
📸 **100% REAL PHOTOS — THE ITEM PICTURED IS THE EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE**
At the time of listing, this is the only pristine, unfired unit available anywhere on worldwide. Shepherd & Co. Archival Rarities specializes exclusively in sourcing and preserving the absolute rarest, unobtainable pieces in existence.
**THE ACQUISITION:**
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, entirely retired 2009 premium Zippo Armor windproof lighter (Model 28640). It features a stunning, deep-cut Engine Turned Checkerboard Block pattern executed over a highly reflective, dark metallic Black Ice finish. Built with a heavy-walled Armor chassis that is 1.5x thicker than standard Zippo cases, this piece carries a distinct weight and premium in-hand feel.
**ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION NOTE:**
Meticulously preserved in a private collection. For long-term preservation, the flint and orange safety sticker have been professionally removed (handled exclusively with clean gloves) to protect the internal flint tube and exterior finish from long-term chemical degradation. It remains in flawless, pristine, unfired condition.
**CONDITION DETAILS:**
* **Status:** New Old Stock (NOS) / Pristine Mint Condition / Unfired.
* **Model Number:** 28640 Black Ice Checkerboard Armor.
* **Archival Prep:** Flint and safety seal professionally removed (no flint dust, blockages, or adhesive residue). Handled strictly with gloves.
* **Safety Seal:** None present (removed for long-term finish protection).
* **Finish:** Premium dark metallic Black Ice finish with deep-cut engine-turned detailing.
* **Bottom Stamp:** B 09 (Manufactured in February 2009 - Heavy Walled Armor Stamp).
* **Packaging:** Comes complete inside black Zippo Armor display case.
To protect the pristine integrity of this historical item, this lighter and its factory display packaging are completely enclosed in tamper-evident, serialized vault security seals prior to shipping.
Per our custom "Archival 30-Day Sealed Returns" policy:
* If our vault seals are tampered with, opened, or removed, the item is completely non-returnable.
* **IN PLAIN TERMS: IF YOU OPEN IT, YOU OWN IT.**
* Any forced return of an altered, struck, or opened unit will automatically trigger a mandatory 50% value reduction fee plus tracked/insured return shipping costs at the buyer's />
Please view the high-resolution photos to verify the pristine condition of this collectible. Packaged securely and shipped with full tracking.
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