Morso 1200 Series?

[doglover1918]

Hi All - Newbie here-

Hubby and I just bought a new Morso 2B Standard after extensive local advertising for a used Morso on Craig's List. Now I've received an email from a person saying she has a Morso 1200 series stove, which she says is similar to the current 1400 series. I can find no info on this line. She is asking $500, which I'd be happy to pay if it is the real deal. Thoughts? Ideas? Concerns? Thanks very much!

 

[Todd]

Ask her how old it is, probably an older less efficient stove than the new one you purchased. I think I'd pass.

 

[doglover1918]

Thanks for your quick reply, Firegod. The gal sent me some photos, and you're right, it is an older model. Looks kind of like the Jotul people nicknamed "Tiki"

 

[VTHC]

That's a Morso 1125. I have the green enameled version. They were a great stove back in the day (like 1980), and they have a huge firebox which makes for a monster stove.
I think the cast iron as scrap metal - itself isn't worth $500, let alone the stove. Stick with your new highly efficient heater...

 

[doglover1918]

Thanks a million, VTHC!

 

[doglover1918]

We decided to go ahead and buy the 1125 for $300. I've seen it written here that one can never have too many stoves. Looking forward to firing both of them up. Thanks again for all your help!