How to identify a military Coleman Model 500 Speed Master Stove
The detailed images available at the various Camp Stove Collector forums/sites give a good idea of the correct features for the Military Contract stoves.* The early stoves had nickel plated founts (fuel reservoir) and these are the type that are evident in the war time photos.* At least one example had a C-Broad Arrow stamped into the lower edge.* By 1942 the stoves were painted (Someone might be able to name the correct colour).* It appears that the wind shield is unique to the Canadian Military Stoves.* And certainly all of them will be made in Canada (not USA) and have appropriate wartime dates.* A detail which seems to support my whole theory is that none of the noted dates are after 1943 and this makes sense due to the fact that this style of burner was not compatible with leaded fuel.
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05-01-18, 07:01
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