Primus 210, 1934 - Attic Find

Discussion in 'Primus No:210' started by Colin Ross, May 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM.

  1. Colin Ross United States

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    My Mom passed away recently, and as I was cleaning out her house, I came across my Grandfathers Primus 210 (Y stamp). This is WAY cool. I never knew there were forums on this stuff - amazing!
    Anyway, I got some parts (pump leather and seals) and it works beautifully!
    So, I thought I would post on here with 2 goals in mind - 1st to hear if there are any "aaaahs'' and "ooooohs" or if what I found is a bag o'nails. secondly, for some advice:
    I have been poking around this forum and have seen same year where people have an articulating nipple key for the fuel jet (excuse me if I am using incorrect words). I was wondering if they came with these stoves? I can't ever imagine my Grandfather losing something like that (if you knew him, you'd know), but if they did, I would really like to see if I can find an original to replace it.
    Also, if anyone has a user guide they can scan and share, I would be very excited and very grateful!

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  2. LoveFire Netherlands

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    Your stove looks quite complete. The spirit can for example is still there. The are often missing when stoves come with a storage box.
    Do you have any flame shots? And is there a painting on the outside of the box?
     
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    Excellent find.
     
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  5. Colin Ross United States

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    Thanks for the response - couldn't figure out how to add a movie, but here is a pic that you can just make out the flame.

    There are no markings on the outside of the tin. In fact, the tin looks like it could have been a greenish color originally, but the outside looks like it has been painted black. You can see in the image that there is a visible line between the black and the inside green.




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    Sir Edmond Hillary and Tensing Norgay used the Primus 210 on Mt Everest.
     
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    Looks great as is. Nothing to running these.
    Duane
     
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  9. Colin Ross United States

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    Great info - thanks!
     
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    I am glad you are happy with it .
    I have my Grandfather's no. 96 and will never part with it.