"Rare" Optimus blowtorch, any clues?

Hi guys,

A little off topic.But has anyone seen this style before? Not what I collect, but a guy should have at least one, and perhaps this should be it:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=47521029

The usual upright style does nothing for me, but this thing reminds me of the first gas brazing torch I used. Worth NZ$45? Thats about US$30, or GBP15

Cheers,
Tom

 

Think of it as the first step on the way to fettling a D.I.Y. Optimus #9 8)

Spudz

 

The thought has occured to me

Call it a Frankenine stove?

 

They're quite common in Germany, Have a look here:

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I've seen soldering irons with a similar burner layout.

Can you resist it?

 

I couldn't!

 

Thank you,

A google on Optimus Soldering Iron pulled up plenty of examples. This prospect is minus the iron.

Saving up pennies for a "22" so will pass on this: not easy though!

Cheers,
Tom

 

Hey Tom
The seller stated

Got brass liquid container Yes it does.
Very Rare I don't think so.
In very good condition Is he talking about the wire that is tieing it together or the soldering butt?
But once you get these working they are good. I have a few Irons here that is ment for these. Good luck but I see the auction is now ended

 

There are lots of this things for sale over here. They are definatly soldering irons.