Non-brass Primus pump knob/lid

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by Håvard Kvernelv, Aug 4, 2026.

  1. Håvard Kvernelv

    Håvard Kvernelv Norway SotM Winner Subscriber

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    Hi, all.
    I bought an old Høvik Verk stove (type 5 size) that have all «loose» parts replaced. The pump assembly seems normal, except the pump tube lid is made of steel (magnetic), and the pump knob of a different non-brass metal (non magnetic).

    I’d appreciate any hints or clues to which stove these may have been used for originally.

    Cheers,
    Håvard

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  2. mr optimus

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    @Håvard Kvernelv usually non brass was use mainly on the tanks and a few other parts of blowlamps and stoves during WW11, when brass was in more demand for munitions. I assume your stove was possibly made in that period
     
  3. Håvard Kvernelv

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    I think that is a fair assumption, @mr optimus .
    These pump parts are similar to those on my Primus 51 (steel stove).