Hi here are some photos of a well-used, and somewhat abused, British Military No.12 cooker from 1996. I have just fettled this stove, fired it up using paraffin, and it passed its "Kerophile Tea Test" this morning: These are sturdy stoves, as evidenced by the number of knocks and fire damage which this one survived whilst if Military service. I bought it direct from a Military surplus sale. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi, the Military No.12 cooker weighs in at over 5kg, or around 11.5 lbs. It is constructed of stainless steel and some brass. Regards. Kerophile.
Hi, I forgot to say the case dimensions are about 10 in x 10in x 5in. ( 250mm x 250mm x 125mm ) Regards, Kerophile.
Hi, here are links to two related posts; https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/27081 https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/27083 Regards, Kerophile.
Enjoyed your photos very much, George. What a great stove you have. It's great to see these continually maintained and running. Thanks, sam
Hi, here are a few additional photos of the inside of this 1996 British Army No. 12 stove case: The Optimus "long pattern" windshield and stainless steel priming alcohol container are later additions. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi, here are some photos illustrating the pump piston arrangement in this 1996 made No.12 cooker: This 1996 stove has a fully floating piston arrangement. The leather pump bucket is securely fixed on a screwed brass assembly. The complete pump assembly is then free to "float" on a reduced section at the end of the pump shaft, between the radius of the reduced section and the nut on the end of the shaft. The fore and aft float, or movement of the piston assembly, is of the order of 3-4mm. Best Regards, Kerophile.
