Old saw in the wilds of Canada

[nikocker]

I was going through some fishing photos I took on a remote Canada fly-in two years ago and came across this photo of a deserted trapper cabin that was at the lake we were on. This saw looks as though it had been sitting under this cabin for quite some time. I can't identify it - was wondering if any of you guys could??

Thanks Al

Here's a close up.

 

[Edge & Engine]

Almost looks like it says pioneer?

 

[nikocker]

Yup!

Almost looks like it says pioneer?

I believe you're right . I wonder what model it is and how old?
Al

 

[Edge & Engine]

After looking at acresinternet, it's definitely a Pioneer, has some similarities to this model:
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...dce74371f2ac651f88256aff001d2bae?OpenDocument

But also some stark differences.

 

[nikocker]

Yeah.

After looking at acresinternet, it's definitely a Pioneer, has some similarities to this model:
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...dce74371f2ac651f88256aff001d2bae?OpenDocument

But also some stark differences.

It looks as though it's an earlier version almost - but definitely a Pioneer 600 series of some type. The loose script logo on the filter cover gives it an older look. At any rate it's a large saw. . I bet it would have some neet stories to tell being that far out in the "sticks"!

Al

 

[pioneerguy600]

I believe you're right . I wonder what model it is and how old?
Al

IEL PIONEER model RA, 1957-58 Pioneerguy600

 

[nikocker]

Collectable?

IEL PIONEER model RA, 1957-58 Pioneerguy600

Jerry are they a rare saw? Also are they 103 ccs like the other 600's?

Al

 

[pioneerguy600]

Jerry are they a rare saw? Also are they 103 ccs like the other 600's?

Al

Not rare to me,have several ,three restored and running great. They are 100.5 cc stock,modify well and have a lot of grunt but are slow revers at around 5500 stock. Pioneerguy600

 

[nikocker]

Thanks!!

Not rare to me,have several ,three restored and running great. They are 100.5 cc stock,modify well and have a lot of grunt but are slow revers at around 5500 stock. Pioneerguy600

Thanks for the great info to you Pioneerguy600, and Edge and Engine. You solved my mystery!

Al

 

[pioneerguy600]

After looking at acresinternet, it's definitely a Pioneer, has some similarities to this model:
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...dce74371f2ac651f88256aff001d2bae?OpenDocument

But also some stark differences.

The last of the sand cast IEL saws before merging with OMC and changing to die cast , model 600 series. Pioneerguy600

 

[nikocker]

Here's the Cabin.

I thought you might enjoy seeing the whole cabin. You can see the saw under the lower right part.

Al

 

[Saucydog]

That front step would be a good spot for a little banjo-pickin.:help:

 

[nikocker]

Heck Yeah!

That front step would be a good spot for a little banjo-pickin.:help:

The only draw back would be the Damn Mosquitos!!!! :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

Al

 

[pioneerguy600]

I thought you might enjoy seeing the whole cabin. You can see the saw under the lower right part.

Al

Mannn! have I spent many a night in cabins like that,that`s like heaven to me. Looks like bear pad on the woodpile. LOL
Pioneerguy600

 

[nikocker]

Look closer.

Jerry - I don't know if you noticed but that's not mud or moss chinking between the logs! Whomever built this place scribed and fitted wood strips to act as chinking !!! Wow talk about having time on your hands. Anyway - was really a neet place that my brother and I stumbled upon while needing a nature break. You couldn't even see the cabin from the water.
We left it just as we found it except for the couple of photos I managed to take before the skeeters drove us off!

Al

 

[hoss]

I have a good running example and yup, they ARE grunty.

 

[hoss]

Hey pioneer guy, you don' happen to have an extra top cover for one of these floating around do ya?

 

[pioneerguy600]

Jerry - I don't know if you noticed but that's not mud or moss chinking between the logs! Whomever built this place scribed and fitted wood strips to act as chinking !!! Wow talk about having time on your hands. Anyway - was really a neet place that my brother and I stumbled upon while needing a nature break. You couldn't even see the cabin from the water.
We left it just as we found it except for the couple of photos I managed to take before the skeeters drove us off!

Al

Yes noticed a lot of familiar things, 2 handsaws hangin in the trees, looks like two snowmobile belts also,possibly water pipe and pump left front, shovel and possible axe handles left front corner of camp and a padlock on the camp door.All the back woods camps I have come across don`t have locks on them. How far in the bush is this camp, a chainsaw under the camp or just sittin inside is not rare around here in backwoods camps. If you use these camps just clean up any mess you make and replace any wood you burn,a little extra is not frowned upon. Really enjoyed this photo as it brings back many fond memories from years past. Many thanks Pioneerguy600

 

[pioneerguy600]

Hey pioneer guy, you don' happen to have an extra top cover for one of these floating around do ya?

Hey Hoss ; That is one of the hardest parts to get for these saws as a lot of them were taken for the IEL emblem and big Pioneer logo . Collectors have been known to pay more for one cover than what the saw is worth. I could use two for my saws at the moment. Pioneerguy600

 

[hoss]

Hey Hoss ; That is one of the hardest parts to get for these saws as a lot of them were taken for the IEL emblem and big Pioneer logo . Collectors have been known to pay more for one cover than what the saw is worth. I could use two for my saws at the moment. Pioneerguy600

DANG!! That's about what I thought. Thanks anyhoo.