An early 1960’s self-pressurising gasoline (white gas) coil burner manufactured in Japan - this particular example likely for the export market as both the bottom of the tin and stove are stamped ‘FOREIGN’, possibly preceding the more usual country of origin ‘Japan’ stamp. My research into the ‘PAT 493593 126926’ on the tin did not yield any patent associated with this stove. I am sure the ‘Handy Campers’ Stove’ marketing department would no doubt have probably been able to provide an answer back in the day… A little known fact is that the Medical Corps had parties… Operating instructions. ‘FOREIGN’ stamped on the bottom of the tin. Windshield and ‘lighting stick’ (fitted with an asbestos wick). The cork came with the stove but is not original. The brass wind shield has two ‘punched-out’ inner tabs, which are specifically shaped and offset to one another, in order to firmly attach to the coil burner pipe(s)… …as shown here. Whilst offering windward protection, the windshield also provides thermal feedback to the coils which will in turn, will enhance the overall flame output performance. Tank filler cap design and knurling pattern. No safety pressure release in the filler cap - and so a standard type of (Viton) seal is fitted. Pot support leg retaining bracket. The pot support legs are shaped such that the ground surface bears the weight, not the stove. ‘FOREIGN’ stamped on the bottom of the tank. Pharael.
A footnote: When looking at the picture of the stove on the tin itself and the picture of the stove on the lid, anyone notice the mistake the manufacturer made on one of them? Here they are, side by side… Pharael
the differently shaped pot supports? or the questionably placed apostrophe? Campers' would be ok for a group, but these coil burners are not suited to cooking large meals. Regards John
Yes…it’s the completely wrong shape of the pot supports on the tin - they are not angled towards the ground. Agreed…coil burners were never designed to accommodate making large meals. Pharael.
@snwcmpr - if you look at the font size of the ‘E’ in the context of the font size of the ‘C’, it is the same. The lid displays similar… Pharael.
