How Can I Repair a Vintage, Art Deco Cigarette Lighter by Masai?

I have a vintage black panther art deco cigerette lighter, made by Masai in Modern Japan. So maybe around 1950?

Anyway, it sparks, but the fuel - butane - that I put in it leaks out. How can I repair this lighter? It looks like it attached inside the panther's head. I don't know how to pull the tank out.

Is this lighter even repairable?

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  1. Hmmm, did they make butane lighters in 1950? Perhaps you should try liquid lighter fluid.

    Comment by Jim — July 13, 2010 @ 12:03 pm

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