Primus Model 605 - vintage blow torch from 1936

History of the Primus Model 605 Blow Torch

The Brand: Primus, the Swedish company, was a world leader in producing a wide range of pressure-based heating and lighting appliances. While they are most famous for their camping stoves, they also made high-quality blow torches, soldering lamps, and other industrial burners.

The Model 605: The Primus 605 blow torch is a heavy-duty, robust tool designed for tasks requiring a powerful, concentrated flame, such as soldering, brazing, and, as you noted, burning off paint. The pump pressurizes a fuel tank (typically kerosene/paraffin), which is then forced through a burner to produce a hot, steady flame. Its solid brass construction is a hallmark of its durability and quality.

Production Years: Like their stoves, these blow torches were produced for a long period, primarily in the mid-20th century.

According to Google Gemini:

Based on the Primus dating charts used by collectors, the A07 mark on the body is a date code that allows for a much more precise age. The letter "A" corresponds to the year 1936 and the number "07" likely indicates the month of July. Therefore, your Primus Model 605 blow torch was manufactured in July of 1936.

I haven't tested it but it looks to be intact and in good working order ( it had kerosene in the tank, which I've drained, and I vaguely recall my father using something that looked like it a few years back ).

I haven't cleaned it up but I expect being solid brass it would shine up well if you wanted it as a curiosity for display rather than a working tool.