A long, long time ago when I was a tanker in the Marines, we had the Model 1950 version stove. We used them often in the field to heat our C-Rations. While I was at Camp LeJeune in 1966, we were getting ready to go on a float and were checking all of the OEM gear. One of the stoves did not work, so the Plt. Sgt. said to survey it (throw it away, trash it, etc.) I asked him if I could have it and he said I could. Later, with a little cleaning of the generator and oiling the leather washer in the pump, I got it working. I still have that stove and have used it all these years while camping or hunting to fix a pot of coffe or cook a meal. I run Coleman lantern fuel in it, but in a pinch, it would probably run on anything flamable like alcohol. I didn't have a orginal case so I made one for it. It fits nicely in the side pocket of a medium ALICE pack when I want to travel light. I don't know if they still have them in stock, but Coleman's Military Surplus had them a while back.
Update: I just checked the web site. They are out of the "New with case" but they have the used without the case for $85.
