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Original vintage and rare OPTIMUS HIKER no 111C, EXPEDITION/HIMALAYA

Estimated price for orientation: 251 $

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Type: Multifuel Style: Matt black original from factory
Brand: Optimus Hiker no 111C Expedition stove Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
MPN: 111C Expedition / Himalaya


I want to offer for auction a rare, hardly available Optimus Hiker stove: Vintage OPTIMUS HIKER no 111 C, also called Optimus Expedition or Himalaya.  Made in Sweden.
(This time I will avoid to call the stove "Cobra", because of one feedback from a customer. In fact we use this name in Norway, but of course do not confuse with "Cobra Arctic")
This special stove was produced in a small quantity of Optimus for/used by the Norwegian Army only, in the very cold areas north of Norway, and they were not to be sold to public. However the Norwegian Army reject this model, because it has the regulation hole on the left side and the box have a low slit in bottom.Instead it been sold only to expeditions in polar and high mountain areas, Sivil Defence Dept. and in a few sport shops in Norway.
This is the only model from Optimus Hiker 111, which has regulation hole on left side, except the newer model Hiker Plus.
Due to the special "low arcitect burner" (actually made for multifuel) and a very large preheat cup, the stove was specially fitted for extreme weather conditions.
The stove is at ease with working at high altitudes such as 6.000 m (appr. 19.500 ft) and/in combine, temperatures down to -50 degree C.
Fitted are 2 types of nozzle, A for Alcohol and M for multifuel. The restrictor tube must always be used in combination with A nozzle for Alcohol.Refer to detailed instruction manual in English enclosed.
A "must" in everyones collection of Hiker hundred-eleven's.
I'll recommend high quality kerosene/paraffin only.
Tested with an used flame hood and give a VERY POWERFUL blue flame. See my photos.
International Registered Airmail shipment from Norway cost $ 56.00 by Norway Postal Service with trackingnumber for your safety and insurance.
It is NOT possible to reduse shipping cost, but I can combine shipping.
Use PayPal. No garantie, because I'm a private seller. Buyer pays import taxes/fees, if any.Always look for my sign of quality:
"Optimus, last a lifetime"