I recently acquired a nice 1927 (T) Primus 97 from the bay which was described as “comes with storage tin”. It should really have said “comes with a storage tin” as the stove is actually a wee bit too big for the tin. The tin is in a lovely condition and I think dates from around the same time: At 17 x13x 9 cm (6.75 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches) it sits size-wise in between the tin my 1933 96 came in and the tin my 1956 210 came in. The 97 fits the 210’s tin (I know this because I had a senior moment and packed the 97 in the 210’s tin and then stood with the 210 in my hand and a confused expression on my face) Given that, I presume there is a 3/4 pint sized stove for which this box is designed. Does anyone know what that stove might be? I mean, I have the tin, it would be rude not to put a stove in it!! And I can think of no better reason to feed the stove pox: it’s not even going to take up any more space!!
@alcina It’s the correct tin for a ‘97. My ‘97 (also of 1927 vintage). (Pot rests and spanner underneath the stove as the packing diagram provided with the instructions suggests if the convention of dotted outline signifying something hidden is followed). The diagram. A ‘snug’ fit in their containers is usual with camp stoves if the era, presumably to prevent too much movement of parts in transit, minimisiing rattling and wear. A precise configuration for packing is essential, hence the diagram provided with the stove. Once accomplished a few times it becomes habitual. John
Ok…packing diagram printed out, tin in one hand, stove in the other, tongue in corner of mouth because that always helps!! Tadaaaaa!!!! Snug is an understatement!!! The noise of fingernails on a chalk board the the creaking of bending metal!!! The diameter of the tank seems a few mm wider than the tin, but it does eventually go in! The 96 is close fitting in its tin but this is on a different level!!! The seller clearly couldn’t get it back in the tin either as they shipped it all separately. Though they also had to contend with the bell being wedged permanently onto the lipstick. (Thanks for the trumpet mouthpiece puller suggestion @Greeley it worked a treat, and so easy!!). Turns out the lipstick is actually a Radius vaporiser. Oh well!! Many, many thanks @presscall, your knowledge and experience once again invaluable!
Never underestimate the ability of self-delusion! I actually find myself slightly miffed that the 97 fitted in its tin as now I have to come up with another reason why I really, really, really need to buy another stove...
You really do need to keep those Primus tins nice and dry: - not because of the rusting, but to stop them shrinking!
Very nice. What is the difference between the 96 and 97? Edit: Nevermind, I found it now. Apparently it is bigger than the 96 while being built about the same.
