Nice! Congrats Tony, Interesting. You may already be aware but judging from what i find below yours aligns w/1935 (and pre-1939). The 182 in the 1934 Catalogue No:1260, shows: the new 207 silent burner w/cleaning needle (not seen in '32 catalog), the basic filler cap no.297 (no SRV) and the outer spindle w/wheel no 382. The 182 in the 1935 Optimus no 181-182 range brochure shows: the new 207 burner, the new filler cap no.299 w/SRV The 182 in 1936-38 ??? The 182 in the 1939 Optimus Catalogue shows: the 207 burner, the filler cap no.299 w.SRV the outer spindle w/wheel no 382b, the new spirit channel and the new fuel level gauge.
How far are you going to go with that Tony? Wash n’ brush up and seals/pump cups? I’ll bet it gets taken on your travels, when possible, as a practical, reliable and eminently usable expedition base camp stove. John
Morning, Tony, WOW! What a great find! Those two-burner stoves can be very handy, and yours is a gem. I echo John's question about how far you will take getting it running. Are you going to make it serviceable, and not repaint it, or will you go in whole hog? Either way, it's a winner! Hearty congrats, and I look forward to seeing it up and running! Well done on your score! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc
