Primus No.10 - 1937 (AB20)

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  1. Rangie

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    Buoyed by my success fettling a spare 4140 burner, I looked out my original-condition Primus No.10 for some photos :D

    It's been stored in the obligatory biscuit tin which has survived well, the label however is long gone.

    Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 03.jpg

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    General Photos:
    Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 08.jpg Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 09.jpg Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 10.jpg

    Tank Photos:
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    Burner Photos:
    4678 Inner Cap with Spigot
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    4206 6-Row Outer Cap
    Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 17.jpg Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 18.jpg

    Base Stamp (AB20 - 1937):
    Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 19.jpg

    Overall Photos:
    Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 20.jpg

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    I unfolded the newspaper laid in the bottom and discovered a great full-page advert/advice note from December 1973 (Oil/Fuel Crisis really kicking in by December).
    Primus No.10 [AB10 1937] (2026-06) - 22 - Dec 1973.jpg


    I'll clean the trivet and give it a run tomorrow lunchtime, its always been a strong performer (tempting fate now... :lol:)
    Alec.
     
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    Nice example. Thanks.


    Tony
     
  3. Rangie

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    Tea-making duties today, running beautifully, that 6-row cap gives a lovely even flame pattern 8]
    I'll need to change the pump leather at some point, it has gotten very brittle and is barely hanging in there! :whistle:

    Primus No.10 [AB20 1937] (2026-06) - 23.jpg Primus No.10 [AB20 1937] (2026-06) - 24.jpg Primus No.10 [AB20 1937] (2026-06) - 27.jpg


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    Tea Up!
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    Cheers,
    Alec.
     
  4. ROBBO55

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    The biscuit tin has kept it in good condition. :thumbup: