I've recently decided I want a good example of the vintage 1940s / 1950s Eveready 2251 flashlight. However, I found that there are a couple different rear stamps on them. Just wondering if anyone knows when the change was made and what the dates are on them?
Flashlight Museum lists one example with a 1939 date, but no back pic shown:
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Eve...oat-Switch-and-Vertical-Lines-End-Cap-2D-1939
and then lists an almost identical model as 1952, again with no back pic:
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Eve...lack-Art-Deco-with-Narrow-Boat-Switch-2D-1952
The rear cap variations I am referencing are these:
Note that it might help date them based on switch design as well as these two appear to be a little different.
If anyone knows the rough timelines of the stamps or the 2251 model in general, I would love to know more!
Thanks in advance!
Flashlight Museum lists one example with a 1939 date, but no back pic shown:
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Eve...oat-Switch-and-Vertical-Lines-End-Cap-2D-1939
and then lists an almost identical model as 1952, again with no back pic:
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Eve...lack-Art-Deco-with-Narrow-Boat-Switch-2D-1952
The rear cap variations I am referencing are these:
Note that it might help date them based on switch design as well as these two appear to be a little different.
If anyone knows the rough timelines of the stamps or the 2251 model in general, I would love to know more!
Thanks in advance!