chibato
Newly Enlightened
Does anyone have a favorite old "vintage" flashlight? Any pictures?:candle:
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lctorana
Flashlight Enthusiast
What qualifies as "vintage"? Does it have to be pre-war?
If so, I would have to say one of my 2x BF-cell fisheyes.
If so, I would have to say one of my 2x BF-cell fisheyes.
lctorana
Flashlight Enthusiast
What qualifies as "vintage" these days?
Pre-WWII?
Pre-WWII?
I've got to many to name. Right now one I use a lot is an 1970's Rayovac Sportsman. It can be a 3, 4, 6, or 7 cell flashlight by using different extensions. Currently I have a 5 1/2 D-cell nicad stick (same as magcharger or SL-20x) in the 3 cell configuration with a 5.5v 1a halogen bulb. With the extremely large reflector and the bulb position this light out throws all my other flashlights (spots and lanterns excluded) and is lots of fun to play around with. I love when people look and just see an old light.
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Any pictures?I've got to many to name. Right now one I use a lot is an 1970's Rayovac Sportsman. It can be a 3, 4, 6, or 7 cell flashlight by using different extensions. Currently I have a 5 1/2 D-cell nicad stick (same as magcharger or SL-20x) in the 3 cell configuration with a 5.5v 1a halogen bulb. With the extremely large reflector and the bulb position this light out throws all my other flashlights (spots and lanterns excluded) and is lots of fun to play around with. I love when people look and just see an old light.
willrx
Enlightened
Here is a couple, including (2) 7 D cell lights-one Rayovac, one Dog Supply House.
Mr_Light
Enlightened
Here is a link showing some of my vintage lights. My current favorite is a 2C sportsman updated with a Cree.
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/158873
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/158873
tebore
Flashlight Enthusiast
They knew how to make flashlights back then.
HUGE Smooth reflectors. And now we call call reflectors of that size "Turbo heads" psssh.
HUGE Smooth reflectors. And now we call call reflectors of that size "Turbo heads" psssh.
willrx
Enlightened
Thanks, they all work perfectly to boot.
