vintage pot belly stove

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    Any chance on making this stove more efficient?

    I've used several stoves throughout my life, and am used to the basics of new gasket rope, new firebricks, etc. This stove I'm dealing with is a bit of a mystery to me. It has such a high air intake, it of course eats through wood like it's nothing. It's in a small room too, so the room...
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    I need help...

    Hi, I hope I am in the right place. I have recently acquired a pot belly stove. It is marked "caboose 1869" on the door where you feed your fire. I can't seem to find anything that is specific to those markings. I was wondering if anyone has any information? Age, manufacturer, value, etc. And I...