Optimus 96L with upright tin.

Discussion in 'Optimus No:96' started by Jack Tar, Jun 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

  1. Jack Tar

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    Optimus 96L with upright tin.


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    It came with cardbord box and tin.
    The upright tin is painted in the Primus color scheme, but with Optimus Sticker on it.

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    The stove is an Optimus 96, version 5.
    Reserve lid parking rest is on the pump knob.

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    The spirit bottle is light blue, without any writings on it.

    Spanner, Windshield and the original cleaning needles in their envelope.
    Some of the paper wrapping of the original parts (burner head and something else).

    Manual in multiple languages, „Bruksanvisning Nr. 104“.


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    Unfortunately th burner bell is stuck. Someone tried to remove it with water pump pliers and left scratches on the lower part of the bell.

    I tried to remove the burner bell with a puller. But the burner head is still stuck. The only thing that came off was the nut at the bottom of the riser tube.
    So I had to silverbraze the nut back on the riser tube, which was a bit of a fiddly job, with the spirit cup still in place.


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    I will leave the burner bell in place, there is enough space in the tin.
     
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  2. ROBBO55

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    It's in excellent condition, congratulations :thumbup:
     
  3. Tony Press

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    Very well presented.

    Is there a date stamp on the cardboard box? Or printer’s stamp on the paperwork?

    Cheers

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  4. mr optimus

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    @Jack Tar A very nice complete late example of a 96l,Even though this stove has been used the cardboard box is mint condition which is a great bonus well done a great addition