That looks like a Coleman 523. Without the case and windscreen. Most were made as a medical sterilization kit. Are there any markings in between the silver labels, or on the other side? Ken in NC
There are a number of these 523 stoves in the Coleman Military section of the Stove Reference Gallery here.
Thanks everybody for the information. Watch this space.I will try and renovate it as it looks to be complete and post it in working order.A good winter project along with lots of others !!!!!!Ted.
I'd just do a light cleaning on that fount/tank, although the frame and burners need to be de-rusted and cleaned up much more vigorously. Try and save that orange label, I don't think it's available anymore. Maybe more experienced label people can correct me on that. Stan
I recall that in the military technical manual for this stove that there are instructions on how to destroy it if there is danger of it falling into enemy hands. It seems a low priority...
There were several manufacturers of this model stove over the years. Coleman and AGM during WWII, SMP in 70's-80's and maybe some others as well. Maker should be stamped on the frame somewhere, probably a date as well. The complete set is a three-panel windscreen and case that doubled as a cook pot and frying pan. They were issued to medical units as equipment sterilizers as stated above. The medical stoves often had the Medical Corp emblem stamped in the case lid. The were also issued to vehicle crews, such as tank crews as a squad cook set. Check Old Coleman Parts, I think Mike has the decal. The frame and legs on yours would be a good candidate for electrolysis. Good luck with the restoration.
