US Marine Corps Field Burner Stove - Model 1942 -
This is a US Army field gear item. As issued during World War two. This is a US Marine Corps large field stove.
It was also employed as a heater. The main problem with this system is that if the flame went out the compressed
fuel remained coming out. if a soldier decided to re-ignite the flame the fumes could ignite and blow up the
tent.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
The stove saw initial service with the US Army. It was later adopted by the Marine Corps.
The instructions manual was housed inside the wooden carrier. The cover of this particular
manual read " United States Marine Corps, Burner Oil, Revised January 1944, Model 1942".
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Reports from present day re-enactors indicate that using this device is very loud. The noises
produced when first starting it ressemble the sounds made by a jet engine. It is interesting
to know that the equipment still works after so many years.
A word of caution. Do not attempt to use similar equipment unless you are well trained in the
use of such items.
The pump is the same style employed to fill up bicycle tires. The purpose of this pump is to
pressurize the fuel in the tank. With a black painted wooden handle. Brass body. The design
of the metal base is flat, this allowed the user to stand on the base to stabilize the pump.
The hose is made of rubber and has a metal cap at the end.
The carrying box is of sturdy construction. It has plywood walls painted OD green. Each corner is
supported by metal fittings that are riveted in place. The box was durable so that the USMC stove
could be carried in the jungle and rough terrain without damaging the contents.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
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