One for the History books

[littlesmokey]

Just read a classified listing for a brand new woodstove:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=5202076&cat=50&lpid;=

Anyone interested in a Fisher "Mama Bear" (I think), with the bricks in the box.

 

[pen]

Wow, that "Is as it was" so to speak.

That is exactly what sits in my grandmothers basement.

I am willing to bet that he will get that 500 he is asking too.

I know many burners that just love these old workhorses.

pen

 

[savageactor7]

Back in the day that was an excellent stove and came highly recommended. I wouldn't bet my life on it but I'm almost sure it didn't have shaker grates or an ash tray....that's why at the time we got a Shenandoah stove. Good buy imo

Back then I was convinced we couldn't exist without an ash tray/shaker grate stove. Now I realize it's no big deal.

 

[BJ64]

Wow, after 30 years....

 

[Gamalot]

I lived with almost the exact stove for many years, ALL NIGHTER-BIG MOE.

They were a great stove back then but a real smoke dragon for sure and not nearly as efficient as what we can buy today. I believe all these companies got shut down with the EPA regulations.

A buddy still has my old Big Moe and is a competent welder who wishes to do some inside tweeking and possibly add a baffel plate to aid in efficiency. It is very hard to find info on what can be done with these old monsters to bring them up to todays standards.

They certainly were well made, just not as well designed as what we have now.

Gary