I hope someone can help me out. I was at my father-in-laws sorting through 50+ years of military equipment collecting. A couple of flashlights caught my attention, and I was hoping someone may be able to help us identify them (and maybe determine if they are of any monetary value).
The first is a black plastic flashlight made by Fulton Mfg. Corp, Ohio. It is labeld "U.S.N." and has raised text on the body describing how it is a "Permissible Electric Flashlight." The window is yellow (perhaps aging?) plastic, and it appears to have a metal reflector. The bezel does unscrew from the plastic body (assume to replace the bulb) and the tailcap is removable to insert/remove cells. It also has a metal clip towards the rear of the body, which appears to be used to attach it to a belt clip. It has a sliding switch with a momentary push button switch. I'm surprised at the condition.
My father-in-law said it was his fathers' light. His father spent his career working at the Washington Ship Yards (he worked as a machinist and a plater- later in life he gold plated elements for NASA and DOD satellites).
I'm half tempted to try out a couple of cells, but am worried that perhaps it used specific cells, and today's alkaline cells may be too powerful. Any information about this unique light would be appreciated.
The second light is a classic Eveready. My father-in-law believes he got in in the 50's or 60's. It does not have a window. The reflector appears to be a plated glass (may be plastic). The body appears to be lightweight aluminum.
Thanks for any help! :rock:
The first is a black plastic flashlight made by Fulton Mfg. Corp, Ohio. It is labeld "U.S.N." and has raised text on the body describing how it is a "Permissible Electric Flashlight." The window is yellow (perhaps aging?) plastic, and it appears to have a metal reflector. The bezel does unscrew from the plastic body (assume to replace the bulb) and the tailcap is removable to insert/remove cells. It also has a metal clip towards the rear of the body, which appears to be used to attach it to a belt clip. It has a sliding switch with a momentary push button switch. I'm surprised at the condition.
My father-in-law said it was his fathers' light. His father spent his career working at the Washington Ship Yards (he worked as a machinist and a plater- later in life he gold plated elements for NASA and DOD satellites).
I'm half tempted to try out a couple of cells, but am worried that perhaps it used specific cells, and today's alkaline cells may be too powerful. Any information about this unique light would be appreciated.
The second light is a classic Eveready. My father-in-law believes he got in in the 50's or 60's. It does not have a window. The reflector appears to be a plated glass (may be plastic). The body appears to be lightweight aluminum.
Thanks for any help! :rock:
