My newly acquired Svea 106/L. The box is interesting as it contains a Ref Number and Date. The stove is as it arrived today and pleasingly, fired up first time,
Hi Paul, I believe that you have a Svea 106 Sport rather than a No.106L. The Sport came in a "leather-look" case whilst the "L" was generally packed in a "tin" box. Here is a link to another example and you will see that the word Sport is embossed on the case: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/4318 These are very nice stoves. Best Regards, Kerophile.
It is quite puzzling the box. Have a quick look at the one of the Svea 106 sport posted by Archivist 30/09/08 on the 106 group page. That is the same type of box as mine, with the same pamphlet pasted in the lid, with the 106/L in the top right hand panel.Hence why I wasn't sure what type of Svea 106 it is. sport or /L
Hi Paul, I can see what you mean. Your label still has the remnants of the /L. https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/235 I believe that the L stands for the Swedish for case, so it likely covers little suit cases as well as the more common "tin" boxes. I guess I just got into the habit of referring to these as "sport" models. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Kerophile. Just to confirm your theory. The 1958 Svea Product Catalogue posted by algentry in the Stove Ref Library,Catalogues and Parts, Sweden, Svea. It lists seperately and shows 105 and 106 and then the 106L, 121L and 126L. Always impressed by how much knowledge you guys have about the history of the various stoves.
Just to add to your reasoning. The 1960 catalogue on the page showing 106/l associates it with the code word "Sport"
My Svea 106 "Sport" actually has that written on the case: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/4318 Best Regards, Kerophile.
A number of the 1930s catalogues advertise the Svea Sport and differentiate the model from the 106 which is advertised seperately. You may have a little gem there from the 1930s.
You were absolutely spot on about the only difference between the No. 106 and the No.106 Sport being the packaging. The French 1930s catalogue actually states "This stove differs from the collapsible stove SVEA no. 106 described on page 279 by the mere fact of it being packaged in an attractive leatherette varnished box . Thanks to this package and its reduced price, not only is this the camping stove for tourists, scouts, and all those who love holidays, boating and outdoor sports, but it is also convenient for household needs." N.B. Please excuse my rusty French.