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  1. gangsplatt New Member

    joined: Mar 26, 2008
    106 posts
    Plattsburgh, NY
    Trying to find out which Fisher stove this is a mamabear or papabear? Also, I'm looking to replace it and wondering what a reasonable price to sell it would be, I was thinking in the $400 range but not sure if that is unreasonable?

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  2. myzamboni Minister of Fire

    joined: May 22, 2007
    1,071 posts
    Silicon Valley
    Smokey Bear? LOL!
  3. gangsplatt New Member

    joined: Mar 26, 2008
    106 posts
    Plattsburgh, NY
    Which part are you laughing out loud at? The stove? or what I was thinking about trying to get for it? :red:
  4. ansehnlich1 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 5, 2006
    1,506 posts
    Adams County, PA
    He made a joke that your fisher stove is not EPA rated and likely creates a lot of smoke when in operation, thus "smokey" bear. Just a joke.

    I don't know which one it is, nor do I know it's value. Try to search ebay under "completed listings" and see what comes up.

    I do know if you purchase and properly install a new stove you'll be amazed at the performance compared to what you have there.
  5. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,941 posts
    Northern Virginia
    If it measures something like 15" x 24" x 27" inches it is the Baby Bear. Who know? Put it on craigslist for $400 and see if somebody will pay it. Nobody on the Forum will probably think it is worth more than fifty bucks.
  6. gangsplatt New Member

    joined: Mar 26, 2008
    106 posts
    Plattsburgh, NY
    Gotcha. I knew I was missing something.

    Maybe, I'll go the $400 route on craigslist and see if I get any bites. I do know that people up here in the Northeast are looking for alternative solutions to fuel oil. I've got a kerosene monitor that I'll be swapping out with a pellet stove in the next couple of months. Yesterday I was quoted $4.59/gallon for kerosene and $4.15 for fuel oil. Can't help but be concerned for people on fixed incomes. Going to be an interesting winter for sure.
  7. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,937 posts
    Western Mass.
    I think it is Papa Bear.

    The grandpa and grandma were double doors.
  8. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,937 posts
    Western Mass.
    Stove cost about $400 new...way back when. That sounds like too much to ask, but who knows? There is a crisis on!

    My guess would be $250.
  9. sapratt Feeling the Heat

    joined: May 14, 2008
    394 posts
    Northwestern, Oh
    I have a papa bear and it has two doors. What is that sheet metal on top of the stove?
  10. gangsplatt New Member

    joined: Mar 26, 2008
    106 posts
    Plattsburgh, NY
    Plenum vent that directs the heat straight up to a vent in the living room floor.
  11. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,937 posts
    Western Mass.
    Are you certain?

    Look at this ad on craigslist:
    http://albany.craigslist.org/hsh/680164796.html

    "Fisher Papa Bear wood stove in excellent condition. Single door with nice design on it."

    I always thought it was

    Mama bear - small single door
    Papa bear - large single door
    Grandma - smaller double door
    Grandpa - larger double door

    But I could be wrong!
  12. stove sam New Member

    joined: May 27, 2008
    3 posts
    western ma
    Hi,
    This stove is either a mama bear or a papa bear depending on dimensions. Mama was 34"deep by 18' wide by 30 3/8" high. Papa was 39 1/2 deep by 20" wide by 29" high. These two stoves used the same door. The baby bear had a smaller door with one draft cap instead of two. Grandma and grandpa were double door models grandma being 25 1/2 wide by28" deep and grandpa being 29 1/2 wide by 29 3/4 deep. Hope this helps.
    Stove Sam
  13. gangsplatt New Member

    joined: Mar 26, 2008
    106 posts
    Plattsburgh, NY
    Awesome info. based on those specs its the mama bear.
  14. sullystull Feeling the Heat

    joined: May 7, 2008
    296 posts
    WV Mountains
    When I was in the market for a new stove I saw the mama and papa bear stoves listed for $2-300 (craigslist and fleabay). Not sure if they were selling for that--but that is what they were listed for. I also came across a few for free. I actually jumped on one of the free ones and gave to some friends for their timber frame. Hope this helps.
  15. JeffRey30747 Member

    joined: Mar 13, 2008
    234 posts
    NW GA USA
    I would jump on a free deal fast if it was local. Scrap here is bringing about $12/CWT and those things look heavy.
  16. Dave_1 New Member

    joined: Jul 19, 2006
    302 posts
    Fisher "Papa Bear" Wood Stove

    http://knoxville.craigslist.org/hsh/679104879.html
  17. Dave_1 New Member

    joined: Jul 19, 2006
    302 posts
    Add these two to your list, the Baby Bear & the unknown Bear.

    FISHER WOOD STOVE DEALER POSTER

    http://www.sniderauto.com/contact.html

    The Photo below is on display in our store. We became a authorized Fisher Stove Dealer in 1975, we started selling the papa bear, mama bear, baby bear, grandpa, grandma, then latter when they became available we added the Fisher fireplace insert and the Goldilocks....

    This is the unknown Bear who has a 10" flue. So smoke em if ya got em!

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  18. gangsplatt New Member

    joined: Mar 26, 2008
    106 posts
    Plattsburgh, NY
    That looks like it would need a face cord a day to keep its belly full.
  19. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
  20. Dave_1 New Member

    joined: Jul 19, 2006
    302 posts
    Saayy, that has potential to make a great signature. ;-)

    Lets see; "A face cord a day will keep elkimeg away".

    By Bart, I like it, thanks. :lol:

    Found that picture of the unknown Bear on Ebay whose then owner claimed to live in Phoenix.

    How he managed to find wood in Arizona is beyond me, perhaps that is why he was selling it?

    Since the Fisher Bears get blamed for everything from Acne to Zits,
    you reckon Owl_Gore will blame that stove for “global warming“?

    BeGreen, a message from "Fearless leader";

    Stop helping the enemy locate Fishers & burning pine if you know what's good for you!!

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  21. Dave_1 New Member

    joined: Jul 19, 2006
    302 posts
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