Army Cookset
Mountain Troops Cookset M-1942
1942
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Nomenclature
U.S. Army M-1942 Mountain Stove
The first attempt to produce a stove for the individual mountain soldier was the M-1941, seen to the left. This now almost forgotten unit was a good start but too heavy and used too much materiel in its manufacture.
The redesign -- designated the Stove, Mountain, M-1942 -- was a 17 oz folding stove,with 1/2 pint fuel capacity, that could operate for 2 hours on one tank. Its design took into account frigid weather and it was near guaranteed to ignite at low temperatures. As seen in the top photo above, it had tripod folding legs and tripod folding brackets on top of the burner to support a pan. The pressure pump was combined with the filler cap and contained a kit of spare parts.
Mountain Cook Set M-1942
Along with the 1942 stove, and intended to act as a container for it when carried in the mountain rucksack, a mountain cookset was developed. The cookset was designed to serve the needs of two soldiers on an extended operation away from a company mess. The set consisted of two pots, the smaller nested into the larger, and a lid for the larger pot. The cover could also be used as a frying pan.
The first large production was made of steel, due to a critical shortage of aluminum, the preferred metal for its lightness. The combined cookset and stove was adopted by various arms and services in addition to the mountain troops for whom it was designed. The photo at right shows a recent production model of the cookset, still being issued.
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This was issued to every two mountain troops. The set comprised of three aluminum pieces: the two pans fitted one inside the other, and the cover/pan with folding handles. The M-1942 stove, was designed to fit inside the cookset.
Sometimes refered to as a ranger cook kit. It was developed during World War II for use by mountain troops and patrol units which would be away from formal mess facilities for an extended period of time. The M1942 Cook Set was issued with a single burner stove at a rate on one per fire team(about 3-4 men). The kit consists of two aluminum pots, one of which nests inside the other and a stainless steel lid which doubles as a frying pan. Both pots have wire bails and a usable capacity of about 2 1/2 quarts. As issued, the cookset weighs about 21 ounces, is 8 inches in diameter and 4 1/2 inches tall.
It is large enough that I can fit a couple of extra bowls, measuring cup, pot lifter and set of measuring spoons inside. I also generally bring a frying pan and teakettle.
Comes with two aluminum cook pots (7½ in. dia. x 4 in. H)
one stainless steel frying pan (8 in. dia. x 1 in. H) with durable handle.
Accessories for the Mountain Stove and Cook Set
The use of liquid stove fuel, to be carried in the rucksack along with rations, called for protective accessories. A one-quart fuel container was provided that was designed to prevent the leakage of fuel or fumes along with a waterproof food bag that would protect rations from gasoline and dampness.
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TM-10-708-M1950-Single-Burner-Gasoline-Stove
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U.S. Army M-1942 Mountain Stove
The first attempt to produce a stove for the individual mountain soldier was the M-1941, seen to the left. This now almost forgotten unit was a good start but too heavy and used too much materiel in its manufacture.
The redesign -- designated the Stove, Mountain, M-1942 -- was a 17 oz folding stove,with 1/2 pint fuel capacity, that could operate for 2 hours on one tank. Its design took into account frigid weather and it was near guaranteed to ignite at low temperatures. As seen in the top photo above, it had tripod folding legs and tripod folding brackets on top of the burner to support a pan. The pressure pump was combined with the filler cap and contained a kit of spare parts.
Mountain Cook Set M-1942
Along with the 1942 stove, and intended to act as a container for it when carried in the mountain rucksack, a mountain cookset was developed. The cookset was designed to serve the needs of two soldiers on an extended operation away from a company mess. The set consisted of two pots, the smaller nested into the larger, and a lid for the larger pot. The cover could also be used as a frying pan.
The first large production was made of steel, due to a critical shortage of aluminum, the preferred metal for its lightness. The combined cookset and stove was adopted by various arms and services in addition to the mountain troops for whom it was designed. The photo at right shows a recent production model of the cookset, still being issued.
Accessories for the Mountain Stove and Cook Set
The use of liquid stove fuel, to be carried in the rucksack along with rations, called for protective accessories. A one-quart fuel container was provided that was designed to prevent the leakage of fuel or fumes along with a waterproof food bag that would protect rations from gasoline and dampness.
Stove, Cooking, Gasoline, M-1942, 1 Burner with Case ; Type 2 mountain stove & case
Small, portable stove inside a 2-piece, dull silver, aluminum case in the shape of a capsule. Capsule lid is secured by a stud and channel system, and twists and slides to remove. The stove is a dark gray metal burner on top of a round, dull silver metal fuel tank. On the bottom of the tank are 3 bright silver metal, fold-out legs, and on top of the burner are 3 fold-out arms. The tank has a knob with a knurled surface. A valve with a black plastic handle is on the side of the burner. A sheet metal, multi-purpose wrench is held by a clip to the side of the burner just above the valve. A valve stem is to the side. The stove is marked as noted in the Inscriptions field.
JMeyer, 11/12/2013 -- No information was given about this item at the time of donation, but it was presumbably used by the donor, Floyd Erikson, during World War II. He was a lieutenant in the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division.
STOVE: "U.S. / M-1942-MOD / PW-1-45" (stamped on side of burner shield); CASE: "U.S. / C.M. MFG. CO. / 1945" (stamped on bottom of case)
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