Toohotruk
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The 2D I got at Lowes BF sale has a serial on it. I'm tempted to go there and see if I can find one with no number.
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Robin24k
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I'm pretty sure the serial number is here to stay...unless QC isn't doing its job, that would likely be a fruitless mission.
I have gone back to the same store since to look as well (a long shot I know) but so far every were I have gone including Lowes has had a D and the numbers. I may attempt to contact Mag and see if they are aware of this happening.
Assuming very few or no others are found, does anyone have an idea on how I could place a value on this light?
Assuming very few or no others are found, does anyone have an idea on how I could place a value on this light?
I suppose that none of my mags are rare, but thanks to this thread I've learned a little bit. One of mine is a pre-1990.. thats pretty cool.
I am still waiting to see someone post a pic of every production color of c/d Mag all in a rainbow row. :thumbsup: I'm sure it's coming... Someone must have them all?
I am still waiting to see someone post a pic of every production color of c/d Mag all in a rainbow row. :thumbsup: I'm sure it's coming... Someone must have them all?
JNewell
Flashlight Enthusiast
Interesting thread. You inspired me to check my old 6D - it's # 41249772. I'll have to give the company a shout. IIRC, I bought it in 1988 or 1989.
swampgator
Enlightened
They're pretty good about it, IRC my 2C was made in 1981 according to the email they sent me.
Resently i had a close shave with my 6 C Mag 
Had it for as long as i can remember but never really used it (that was before i became a flashaholic 😀 )
Installed a 3xXPE head and sold it to a friend for $150, discovered that they are by now coated with unobtanium. Damn!!!
He loved it so over 6 months i begged and haggeled for no avail.
I cheated sorry traded another sod and had 2 AK47 bayonets for free.
So a Mag and 2 ugly russian war knifes switched hands and i now have my old trusty Mag 6 C again. By now it's restored to original and runs a ROP low by alkis.
PS how do you check the serial at Mag's?
PPS I recieved a 3 D with leaked alkis in it, stripped it down and bored out the cells. Washed with citric acid and reanoed it red. Inspired by another board member covering AA's with wood, i took a plunge.
So heres my ******* 3 D Mag homeanoed and with a layer of timber to signal high class like cars :lolsign:
Sorry for hijacking the thread!
Had it for as long as i can remember but never really used it (that was before i became a flashaholic 😀 )
Installed a 3xXPE head and sold it to a friend for $150, discovered that they are by now coated with unobtanium. Damn!!!
He loved it so over 6 months i begged and haggeled for no avail.
I cheated sorry traded another sod and had 2 AK47 bayonets for free.
So a Mag and 2 ugly russian war knifes switched hands and i now have my old trusty Mag 6 C again. By now it's restored to original and runs a ROP low by alkis.
PS how do you check the serial at Mag's?
PPS I recieved a 3 D with leaked alkis in it, stripped it down and bored out the cells. Washed with citric acid and reanoed it red. Inspired by another board member covering AA's with wood, i took a plunge.
So heres my ******* 3 D Mag homeanoed and with a layer of timber to signal high class like cars :lolsign:
Sorry for hijacking the thread!
Nice job with the wood covering - I stayed away from the larger lights like the Cs and Ds.
RedLED
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thanks, guys. 🙂 I am really excited about "completing" this little set. It took me close to 4 years!!
There have been 3 special edition Maglites produced for and given away at Presidential inaugurations. The first was the black 2xAAA from 1989 which was originally intended to symbolize the "thousand points of light" that George Bush made famous in the campaign. When President Bush 43 was inaugurated, they made the red (2001) and blue (2005) as commemoratives and gave 40,000 of each away to attendees. As Mag founder Anthony Maglica is a rabid Republican, it is likely that if any future inaugural lights are to be made, they will only be made for a Republican, which is why there are no lights for the Clinton or Obama inaugurals. I may have been the only person in the world hoping McCain would win just so I could get a flashlight. 😀
As for how you get them, Ebay is where I got my blue 2005 and I have seen the red 2001 there as well, although I got my 2001 from a Presidential memorabilia website. They typically run between $75 and $200 (there is a lot of variance in asking prices on Maglites).
As far as the 1989 light goes, from my experience, it is EXTREMELY rare. This is the only 1989 inaugural light I have ever seen. In fact, after 3 years of VERY active searching, I couldn't even find a photo of one so I'd even know what I was looking for! The only reference I could find to it existing in the first place was in the corporate timeline on the Mag website, which only states they were made. I didn't even know what color they were! Fortunately, I got crazy lucky when another CPFer received this light as a gift from a relative who was one of the original recipients at the inaugural and posted it in the MiniMag Collections thread (one of THE BEST threads on CPF if you haven't seen it yet). I offered what I thought was a pretty generous trade, and the rest is history.
That 1989 inaugural is the centerpiece of my Maglite collection. It is my most special and favorite Maglite out of close to 200 🙂shakehead :tinfoil: :twothumbs), and is one of 2 or 3 favorite lights in my whole collection (it's kinda hard to top LunaSoup).
lovecpf
President Bush 41 visited the Ontario, CA Maglight factory in, I think 1992. I was one of the pool photographers covering the president that day, and if I remember, he was presented with one of the 14k gold lights when he gave his speech by the owner of Mag Insturments.
In my archives, I still have the photos...but they are stored away with everything I shot in the film era.
The blue lights marked "George Bush" may have been from a dinner on that trip, as table favor gift for a campaign fundraising dinner. That is all I remember from the that trip.
If I still have my field notes and trip book from the trip, I will add to this post.
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souptree
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Very interesting! Definitely looking forward to any other info you can contribute. :thumbsup:
Yes, the blue light marked "GEORGE BUSH" is a souvenir from a dinner 41 keynoted at Mag. Were you at the dinner? Did you receive one of these lights? So far, this is the only example of one I have ever seen or tracked down.
sween1911
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: 4AA mini mag ontario, ca. and copy of mini mag by brinkman -4AA is 1 piece barrel
NICE! My first real light was the standard 2AA version of that, the early ones that were almost exact Minimag copies. Except there was a split ring in the head that didn't allow the head to be removed for "candle mode".
NICE! My first real light was the standard 2AA version of that, the early ones that were almost exact Minimag copies. Except there was a split ring in the head that didn't allow the head to be removed for "candle mode".
Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
Is there anything special about 2C Mags without a C in the serial number (other than that they are older ones)?
willrx
Enlightened
A color other than black might spark some additional interest.
Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
Not looking to sell it or anything, was just curious if the lack of a C in the serial (8-digit) was special.
It's Gray according to the insert. Model: S2C096.
Apparently the Malkoff Mag Drop-ins won't work with it, but I wasn't planning on using them in this one anyway.
It's Gray according to the insert. Model: S2C096.
Apparently the Malkoff Mag Drop-ins won't work with it, but I wasn't planning on using them in this one anyway.
Hey all,
Just wandering if this qualifies? I recently purchase a new Rebel Magled. I opened the light (now I wish I hadent) and upon further inspection I noticed that there was something missing..
The serial numbers... Not sure how rare this is though maybe I could get some feed back here?
I contacted Mag Instruments, and asked if any were intentionally put into production this way, and the representative said "All of our 2d Maglites do have a serial number, also they have Maglite on the Head assembly." So it is possible this light may be one of a kind. And at the very least it is ultra rare.
If anyone is interested I have listed this light for sale on ebay. The auction ends next saturday.
Btw I like that 4 AA minimag. I have considered extensions, but that solid piece is even better. Thanks for sharing.
ElectronGuru
Flashaholic
When Mag added letters to their serial numbers, they also implemented several design improvements at the same time. Among them is a new switch design, a slightly narrower inside diameter (larger cells work better in the older design), and most significantly, changing how the threads work connecting the head to the body. C's have the O ring on the body, pre-C's have the ring on the inside of the head. The first is an easier design for taking the head on and off.
You'll see many parts and upgrades listed as being compatible with one or the other. Including Malkoff drop ins.
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Black Rose
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Response removed.
Toohotruk's response below clarified things.
Toohotruk's response below clarified things.
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Toohotruk
Flashlight Enthusiast
Actually, it's the other way around...newer lights with the "C" have the o-ring on the body instead of inside the head like the older ones with just numbers in the serial.
ElectronGuru
Flashaholic
Corrected, thanks!
Toohotruk
Flashlight Enthusiast
No problem. The reason I know this, is I bought a newer pewter 2C a year or so ago, hoping to mix the parts around, like swapping the head and tailcap from my older black 2C with the body and bezel of the new pewter. This combo produces a surprisingly classy looking pair of lights, but unfortunately, not an option with those two lights due to the change in o-ring position. I wound up buying another new 2C (black), and making the swap.
