. FINALLY!!!! My 9 years in The Corps and 3 years in the Army will come in useful. Gimme a School Circle and Listen Up. 1. Colored lenses were for all kinds of small unit tactical signalling. Opaque white lens was a light reducer, yup. Red lens had issues with ink formula on maps not showing up visible. Lots of science involved with eyes and optics, Natick Labs worked late to figure that one out. 2. LED upgrades are an excellent Service Life extender for these lights. 3. Most extra incandescent bulbs were broken already. Weak filaments. Broken glass. 4. Hanging hook slipped on the upper left breast pocket of a field jacket, great for doing field checks on HAWK radars. 5. The little plastic switch protector wings came out in the mid 1980's. Best modification ever because before then the switches were ALWAYS FN BROKEN AAAAAAAAAAA !! I guarded my light with a vicious jealousy.(Both of them.) 6. I don't know why but most of the metal loops at the bottom cap were removed from the ones I'd seen. 7. Using a pencil tip erasor on the brass contacts inside tended to make them work better. More later if I remember. 8. BA-30 military batteries sucked. Always got Duracell's for my own. .
I bought my first TL-122 when I got into scouts. It was OD Green with the 4 filters. We used the red filter to keep from messing up your night vision and yes it was quite bright. That flash light brings back some fun memories. Thanks for the video.
I was an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division in the late 1970s and early 1980s. We still carried those flashlights, usually attached to the suspenders of our load-bearing equipment (LBE or Web Gear) with the metal clip. It was usually on the left strap and secured with an elastic boot blousing garter. They were ALWAYS carried with a red lens. The red lens was to protect your night vision. If you turn on a white light you become night blind for about 20 minutes. The only thing we really used them for was map reading and maybe reading some field correspondence and were supposed to cover ourselves with a poncho to keep the enemy from potentially spotting us. I notice the more modern versions have those protective ears around the switch that earlier models did not have. I understand the later models contain a blue filter lens. What I have been told is that combining a red and blue lens makes it UV which is used with night vision goggles. BTW.. this bit of kit, along with knives, watches, machetes, hatchets, etc... was purchased by the individual soldier, not issued.
Great review...I used that type of light in the US Army from 1987-2001. The ones we used were produced here in the US and made of OD green plastic...It was very heavy. We hung it from the shoulder strap on the LBE. We only used the Red lense...for use with maps and for light piscipline. I still have mine and it still works very well, although I don't carry it anymore. Nice history lesson as well.
It is a Chinese reproduction/copy. You can tell because it has screws instead of rivets that genuine versions have and the other huge indicator is that from the Vietnam era onwards the version stopped using the TL122 designation and it has only been used in Chinese reproductions/copy’s and the us issue version has had the same MX-991/U designation for decades and is the only us military issue angle head flashlight that was officially issued after ww2.
I bought four of these, for SHTF situation. Mainly this very TL-122 because of the lens and at a 90 degree angle. In a black out mode, for example in a under ground bunker, trying to stay undetected , using the red filter helps keeping your light low. It may be detectable to infrared, but if you are behind cover its less detectable, the red filter doesnt emit a wide ray of illumination above or reflection off walls. So if you need to move around in dark areas, using the red is not as detectable . if you in a structure at night, the windows are covered , moving around at night, the reflection is much less and less likely to be noticed by people outside. There is also a blue filter, combining the red and blue makes a purple light which the purple light is what is commonly used on military vehicles in black out mode for night tactical movements. When i was in the US Army, we used these flashlights to set up camp in tactical training exercises.
Wow, excellent, just the kind of comment I was hoping for. Its great to hear from somebody in the forces who has actually used one. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated...
Just stumbled back on this vid having added a comment some time ago. I was issued mine in the uk forces back in the 90's we were told a bit about the classic right angle shape. Its design lends itself well to inspection work but also it can be stood up to allow you to work, such as changing a tire/weapon cleaning etc.. Mine always had the red lens in to preserve night vison. The torch was also uses heavily by tunnel rats as it worked well whilst crawling. I love these torches.
In Vietnam, and I presume WWII as well, the red lens was used to preserve night vision. It was used a lot by our lieutenants who read maps beneath a poncho. Once finished, they emerged and could see as well as before. The red lens was also used for signaling that could not be detected by our enemy, that is if the direction of signal was away from enemy forces.
@@JettBlast No, Red and Infrared are longer wavelengths. Also, Wavelength has nothing to do with the range the light can travel but rather the Frequency of the light similar to sound. A Candle can be seen from a mile away at night.
I seem to remember my father bringing a flashlight home from either WWII, the Korean War, or Vietnam and it had the same design as yours, but it had a trigger that you rapidly squeezed and that would charge the flashlight. Are you familiar with the model I'm talking about ??
Just picked up a Folton MX-99/U at a used store for $2.50. Works fine and is as heavy as a tank. A very interesting view into history. Makes one appreciate how far LED technology has brought us.
Awesome video!! I've had a few of these type flashlights and I have always wondered what the different colored lenses were for as well. And I even found out more about these flashlights from your video!!
Yes, I NEVER knew about the extra battery and always wondered what the heck that thing on the bottom of the flashlight was for. Now I'm that much closer to cracking the mystery of these flashlights!! And if I find out more about the different lights, well as soon as I'm finished with this, I'm going to ask some one I KNOW should KNOW. So I'll repost what I find out. ;)
local dollar general have their 2-D LED flashlights on clearance, 1.99 that comes with 2 D batteries. Got out my old MX-991 and replaced the bulb with the LED bulb and I have two new D batteries! even with the cheap brand batteries the LED lasts forever. Put a little grease on the seals and I have myself a upgraded flashlight on the cheap!
Where did you get your information from when you researched that? That's not what the filters are for. The filters are specially designed for a few reasons. The red filter is designed to ease your eyes from being exposed to the sun to nighttime. The red filter is supposed to be easier on your eyes. That's one reason. The second reason for the red filter is because it's been scientifically proven that red is the hardest color for the human eye to see at long distances. So they often use the red filter so the enemy will have a harder time seeing your light. The violet/blue filter is for the same reason, only it gives you much less light. It's for times when you're being covert and under enemy attack and if you need just a little bit of light so you don't get seen, that's what the blue filter is for my friend.
Sir. I personally own one of these flashlights and love it you are correct on what the clip on the rear is used for it makes hands free use very easy especially when your trying to do about five different things at once on a training mission. On to the lenses I've personally never heard the story about them using them for certain battalions. However I can tell you that the red is used to preserve your natural night vision and may also be used for mapping. The blue may be used for the same
Great in depth review. Clip on the back ideal for clipping on your combat jacket. Tended to swing around a bit so many of us changed to head torches with the red light option for night work. The Post Office had a red version and the Fire Brigadier a yellow.
The real Mil-Spec flashlights are made of a more durable-plastic (that doesn't crack when you drop it). Also, the switches don't wear out as easily. The TL-series flashlights are not Mil-Spec, but okay for weekend-camping or emergencies. Be sure to check the batteries often too, since those flashlights tend to make batteries "leak" if stored for too long without usage.
The plastic ones were not very good quality, drop them a few times and the bulb broke and the bottom could fly off or you had to bang them to get them to work.
Speaking of lenses: I just bougt one of the TL-122 and i've got a problem. The lenses are stuck in the bottom of the torch and i can't get them out except for the white one. Is there a solution for that problem
No worries.. Initially i put a tts-3wcree les bulb in but this was for 4.5 to 9 volts and whilst it was super bright it flickered because there was not enough power.. I have now dropped a nitize led upgrade D/C cell bulb in. This operates from 2 volts and up and will run from a two d cell torch. Its not mega bright but is a white clear beam and will last up to 50hrs on one set of batterys which makes it much better as i can take it on trips without having to haul spare batterys around..
Purposes as the red. The green and yellow is mainly used for map. work the reason why you would need so many lenses for map work is due to the fact that there are different colored lines on maps and you can't use a green lense on a map with green lines or else you won't be able to see the lines. And I had never been informed about the spare bulb in the bottom you've taught me something new and I hope I've helped you with this light they make it in a mini version which is called the TL-142
Red Light is very useful for preserving night vision in the dark and is good for light displine e.g not shoeing the enemy your position. Though with the advent of NVGs red light has become pointless as even dim red lights tend to be seen very well with nvgs on. Also to my knowledge the light filters, at least today aren't really used to identify the units
That is an imitation TL-122, you can tell if the o-rings are round and made out of rubber instead of flat vinyl cut outs. Also if the box has the NATO stock number.
Wasnt aware tey were waterproof, but as its military kit, more than likely. Will try to do a video when I can get round to it. Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed it...
Hey mate, great video I really appreciate you doing it. I'm just wondering if you could do a water test. Let us know if it's waterproof, as it should be. There are supposidly rubber O rings on all of the screws to ensure water tightness. A video would be great if you could manage it. :)
JesterBushcraft I remember playing with my dad's when I was young. Thrunite just sent me their TN20, which is the same type of idea, but 770 lumens and lots smaller. I was just wondering how far we'd come from the probably 40 lumens or something that those probably put out. www.thrunite.com/tn20/
Hey, i found this torch in a trash bin today, its almost exactly the same as yours, only mine is army green colored, and i have in the circle above the "on/off" switch (where yours is blanc) text that says: FOSCO INDUSTRIES INC. TOLEDO OHIO. Funny thing is that all the lenses and extra bulb was included!
theres also another version that is Straight headed instead of Angle Headed. i've seen the Straight headed version, i forgot the number though. but my uncle owns/ uses one for in the house
Read the company name again; I wouldn't be surprised if it would read "Fosco Industpies" with a gross misspelling. I've searched high and low, there just isn't any company by that name in Toledo, Ohio. I've had one of these, myself; very cheaply made compared to the original Fulton ones. Still, fun to play with! Put in any of those modern LED conversions, a pair of lithium primaries and adaptors to make up the extra room for the 2 D-cells, and you'll have a wonderful emergency light.
That is a cheap reproduction. The original anglehead flashlight is made by Fulton Industries and made in the U.S.A.. Fulton has been around for over 75 years. Fulton doesnt use screws to hold in the the switch or the belt clip they are tacked in. Plus the plastic is much more durable. This light in this video is made in China.
ChrisSVT2525 I bought two thinking they were official. And from an army surplus store. I guess the dead give away should have been the [Made in China] on the box. I think I'm going to avoid that place from now on...
I would suppose TL stands for tactical light. Now the reason I know what I know is because I've grown up in a military family and I am currently in the United States Civil Air Patrol and in the Civil Air Patrol C.A.P. as its lovingly known we do search and rescue missions for small downed aircraft and sometimes missing persons which some times are at night and these things require maps and sometimes these lenses. Sorry for being so long thanks for the video and I hope these comments help
Really, the red lens will do the trick. All other colours are Mil-Spec, and not really needed for civillian use. Forensics and some hunters use blue light, at times; and green ones are for military aviation.
Well, they're all different. You might have a clone that diddn't put the rings in. I'd make sure they're there before you do anything. I wouldn't want you to ruin such a beautiful torch.
HI Mike Thanks for the video. To be honest, these torches are truly terrible mate, they are far too heavy, produce poor "yellow" light and the batteries cost a fortune. Incidentally, the same design has been in use since the late 1800's/early 1900's by the British army. Cheers Ade
I hate to tell you but you have a CHINESE nock off flashlight! The original was and is made in the United States by a company called FULTON and their name would be stamped where you see the number TL-122. Also, the switch on yours is screwed on with phillip's screws another dead giveaway that it is NOT an original Fulton MIL-SPEC light.
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FINALLY!!!! My 9 years in The Corps and 3 years in the Army will come in useful. Gimme a School Circle and Listen Up.
1. Colored lenses were for all kinds of small unit tactical signalling. Opaque white lens was a light reducer, yup. Red lens had issues with ink formula on maps not showing up visible. Lots of science involved with eyes and optics, Natick Labs worked late to figure that one out.
2. LED upgrades are an excellent Service Life extender for these lights.
3. Most extra incandescent bulbs were broken already. Weak filaments. Broken glass.
4. Hanging hook slipped on the upper left breast pocket of a field jacket, great for doing field checks on HAWK radars.
5. The little plastic switch protector wings came out in the mid 1980's. Best modification ever because before then the switches were ALWAYS FN BROKEN AAAAAAAAAAA !! I guarded my light with a vicious jealousy.(Both of them.)
6. I don't know why but most of the metal loops at the bottom cap were removed from the ones I'd seen.
7. Using a pencil tip erasor on the brass contacts inside tended to make them work better.
More later if I remember.
8. BA-30 military batteries sucked. Always got Duracell's for my own.
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MICHAEL MILLER you forget one thing brother the angle was for being in the foxholes
I bought my first TL-122 when I got into scouts. It was OD Green with the 4 filters. We used the red filter to keep from messing up your night vision and yes it was quite bright. That flash light brings back some fun memories. Thanks for the video.
I was an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division in the late 1970s and early 1980s. We still carried those flashlights, usually attached to the suspenders of our load-bearing equipment (LBE or Web Gear) with the metal clip. It was usually on the left strap and secured with an elastic boot blousing garter. They were ALWAYS carried with a red lens. The red lens was to protect your night vision. If you turn on a white light you become night blind for about 20 minutes. The only thing we really used them for was map reading and maybe reading some field correspondence and were supposed to cover ourselves with a poncho to keep the enemy from potentially spotting us. I notice the more modern versions have those protective ears around the switch that earlier models did not have. I understand the later models contain a blue filter lens. What I have been told is that combining a red and blue lens makes it UV which is used with night vision goggles. BTW.. this bit of kit, along with knives, watches, machetes, hatchets, etc... was purchased by the individual soldier, not issued.
Steve Warren Thank you for your excellent feedback and for your service, much appreciated...
Great review...I used that type of light in the US Army from 1987-2001. The ones we used were produced here in the US and made of OD green plastic...It was very heavy. We hung it from the shoulder strap on the LBE. We only used the Red lense...for use with maps and for light piscipline. I still have mine and it still works very well, although I don't carry it anymore. Nice history lesson as well.
It is a Chinese reproduction/copy. You can tell because it has screws instead of rivets that genuine versions have and the other huge indicator is that from the Vietnam era onwards the version stopped using the TL122 designation and it has only been used in Chinese reproductions/copy’s and the us issue version has had the same MX-991/U designation for decades and is the only us military issue angle head flashlight that was officially issued after ww2.
AdrnUk now that’s concise feedback, thank you. Great to finally learn the history of it, much appreciated...
I bought four of these, for SHTF situation. Mainly this very TL-122 because of the lens and at a 90 degree angle. In a black out mode, for example in a under ground bunker, trying to stay undetected , using the red filter helps keeping your light low. It may be detectable to infrared, but if you are behind cover its less detectable, the red filter doesnt emit a wide ray of illumination above or reflection off walls. So if you need to move around in dark areas, using the red is not as detectable . if you in a structure at night, the windows are covered , moving around at night, the reflection is much less and less likely to be noticed by people outside. There is also a blue filter, combining the red and blue makes a purple light which the purple light is what is commonly used on military vehicles in black out mode for night tactical movements. When i was in the US Army, we used these flashlights to set up camp in tactical training exercises.
Great feedback Liam and very interesting to hear. Thank you for your comment and your service. Regards JesterBushcraft 👍
Wow, excellent, just the kind of comment I was hoping for. Its great to hear from somebody in the forces who has actually used one. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated...
Just stumbled back on this vid having added a comment some time ago. I was issued mine in the uk forces back in the 90's we were told a bit about the classic right angle shape. Its design lends itself well to inspection work but also it can be stood up to allow you to work, such as changing a tire/weapon cleaning etc.. Mine always had the red lens in to preserve night vison. The torch was also uses heavily by tunnel rats as it worked well whilst crawling. I love these torches.
In Vietnam, and I presume WWII as well, the red lens was used to preserve night vision. It was used a lot by our lieutenants who read maps beneath a poncho. Once finished, they emerged and could see as well as before. The red lens was also used for signaling that could not be detected by our enemy, that is if the direction of signal was away from enemy forces.
Red is the shortest wavelength of visible light so it is harder to be seen by opposing forces
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Indeed, Red whilst a very rich colour doesn't throw as far or at least our eyes perceive it as being shorter range.
@@JettBlast No, Red and Infrared are longer wavelengths. Also, Wavelength has nothing to do with the range the light can travel but rather the Frequency of the light similar to sound. A Candle can be seen from a mile away at night.
I seem to remember my father bringing a flashlight home from either WWII, the Korean War, or Vietnam and it had the same design as yours, but it had a trigger that you rapidly squeezed and that would charge the flashlight. Are you familiar with the model I'm talking about ??
Just picked up a Folton MX-99/U at a used store for $2.50. Works fine and is as heavy as a tank. A very interesting view into history. Makes one appreciate how far LED technology has brought us.
Awesome video!! I've had a few of these type flashlights and I have always wondered what the different colored lenses were for as well. And I even found out more about these flashlights from your video!!
Christine Coletta Glad you found it of use Christine...
Yes, I NEVER knew about the extra battery and always wondered what the heck that thing on the bottom of the flashlight was for. Now I'm that much closer to cracking the mystery of these flashlights!! And if I find out more about the different lights, well as soon as I'm finished with this, I'm going to ask some one I KNOW should KNOW. So I'll repost what I find out. ;)
local dollar general have their 2-D LED flashlights on clearance, 1.99 that comes with 2 D batteries. Got out my old MX-991 and replaced the bulb with the LED bulb and I have two new D batteries! even with the cheap brand batteries the LED lasts forever. Put a little grease on the seals and I have myself a upgraded flashlight on the cheap!
Terwin82 great idea and feedback, thank you...
Glad you liked it...yes the red filter is great for night viewing...Thank you for your comments.
Where did you get your information from when you researched that? That's not what the filters are for. The filters are specially designed for a few reasons. The red filter is designed to ease your eyes from being exposed to the sun to nighttime. The red filter is supposed to be easier on your eyes.
That's one reason.
The second reason for the red filter is because it's been scientifically proven that red is the hardest color for the human eye to see at long distances. So they often use the red filter so the enemy will have a harder time seeing your light.
The violet/blue filter is for the same reason, only it gives you much less light. It's for times when you're being covert and under enemy attack and if you need just a little bit of light so you don't get seen, that's what the blue filter is for my friend.
The red filer also does not wreck your night eyes
That's great to hear, thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated...
Sir.
I personally own one of these flashlights and love it you are correct on what the clip on the rear is used for it makes hands free use very easy especially when your trying to do about five different things at once on a training mission. On to the lenses I've personally never heard the story about them using them for certain battalions. However I can tell you that the red is used to preserve your natural night vision and may also be used for mapping. The blue may be used for the same
You are more than welcome, glad the video was of use to you. Thank you for your comment...
Great in depth review. Clip on the back ideal for clipping on your combat jacket. Tended to swing around a bit so many of us changed to head torches with the red light option for night work. The Post Office had a red version and the Fire Brigadier a yellow.
Interesting video. No more right angle flashlights made of metal?
The real Mil-Spec flashlights are made of a more durable-plastic (that doesn't crack when you drop it). Also, the switches don't wear out as easily. The TL-series flashlights are not Mil-Spec, but okay for weekend-camping or emergencies. Be sure to check the batteries often too, since those flashlights tend to make batteries "leak" if stored for too long without usage.
Seems like an awesome flashlight. I just ordered one and I wasn't quite sure about it, so thanks for the review.
The plastic ones were not very good quality, drop them a few times and the bulb broke and the bottom could fly off or you had to bang them to get them to work.
I bet the LED makes a big difference. Thank you for your feedback...
Your comments are great and very interesting, much appreciated, thank you...
Speaking of lenses:
I just bougt one of the TL-122 and i've got a problem. The lenses are stuck in the bottom of the torch and i can't get them out except for the white one. Is there a solution for that problem
Try a little soap and water to loosen them.
No worries.. Initially i put a tts-3wcree les bulb in but this was for 4.5 to 9 volts and whilst it was super bright it flickered because there was not enough power.. I have now dropped a nitize led upgrade D/C cell bulb in. This operates from 2 volts and up and will run from a two d cell torch. Its not mega bright but is a white clear beam and will last up to 50hrs on one set of batterys which makes it much better as i can take it on trips without having to haul spare batterys around..
A great find...hope you get some use out of it now...thanks for the comment
Purposes as the red.
The green and yellow is mainly used for map. work the reason why you would need so many lenses for map work is due to the fact that there are different colored lines on maps and you can't use a green lense on a map with green lines or else you won't be able to see the lines. And I had never been informed about the spare bulb in the bottom you've taught me something new and I hope I've helped you with this light they make it in a mini version which is called the TL-142
Red Light is very useful for preserving night vision in the dark and is good for light displine e.g not shoeing the enemy your position. Though with the advent of NVGs red light has become pointless as even dim red lights tend to be seen very well with nvgs on. Also to my knowledge the light filters, at least today aren't really used to identify the units
That is an imitation TL-122, you can tell if the o-rings are round and made out of rubber instead of flat vinyl cut outs. Also if the box has the NATO stock number.
How come whenever i swit it to the on switch, I have to use the signaling button?
Great info Brian, thanks for the feedback...
Where I bought mine it came in olive drab, black, forest camo, and deserted camo. I got the olive TL-122
Excellent feedback, thank you...
Wasnt aware tey were waterproof, but as its military kit, more than likely. Will try to do a video when I can get round to it. Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed it...
Hey mate, great video I really appreciate you doing it. I'm just wondering if you could do a water test. Let us know if it's waterproof, as it should be. There are supposidly rubber O rings on all of the screws to ensure water tightness. A video would be great if you could manage it. :)
Great feedback, thank you...
Great vid. Do you know how many lumens it puts out?
SnareMan Im sorry I dont, but it may well be offered as a prize in an up and coming video comp...
JesterBushcraft I remember playing with my dad's when I was young. Thrunite just sent me their TN20, which is the same type of idea, but 770 lumens and lots smaller. I was just wondering how far we'd come from the probably 40 lumens or something that those probably put out.
www.thrunite.com/tn20/
Mine is made by Fosco industries, how about yours?
Great feedback and info thank you...
Hey, i found this torch in a trash bin today, its almost exactly the same as yours, only mine is army green colored, and i have in the circle above the "on/off" switch (where yours is blanc) text that says: FOSCO INDUSTRIES INC. TOLEDO OHIO. Funny thing is that all the lenses and extra bulb was included!
theres also another version that is Straight headed instead of Angle Headed.
i've seen the Straight headed version, i forgot the number though.
but my uncle owns/ uses one for in the house
Is that the large lense or the medium?
Had mine for years, I had no clue there was a spare bulb in there hah
Read the company name again; I wouldn't be surprised if it would read "Fosco Industpies" with a gross misspelling. I've searched high and low, there just isn't any company by that name in Toledo, Ohio. I've had one of these, myself; very cheaply made compared to the original Fulton ones.
Still, fun to play with! Put in any of those modern LED conversions, a pair of lithium primaries and adaptors to make up the extra room for the 2 D-cells, and you'll have a wonderful emergency light.
Nice torch i have this model on black as well.. I run mine with a 1 watt led drop in.
That is a cheap reproduction. The original anglehead flashlight is made by Fulton Industries and made in the U.S.A.. Fulton has been around for over 75 years. Fulton doesnt use screws to hold in the the switch or the belt clip they are tacked in. Plus the plastic is much more durable. This light in this video is made in China.
You are quite right.
ChrisSVT2525 I bought two thinking they were official. And from an army surplus store. I guess the dead give away should have been the [Made in China] on the box. I think I'm going to avoid that place from now on...
Yea I noticed the switch screws too
I would suppose TL stands for tactical light. Now the reason I know what I know is because I've grown up in a military family and I am currently in the United States Civil Air Patrol and in the Civil Air Patrol C.A.P. as its lovingly known we do search and rescue missions for small downed aircraft and sometimes missing persons which some times are at night and these things require maps and sometimes these lenses. Sorry for being so long thanks for the video and I hope these comments help
how much was it?
Thank you great review!
this is a super revieuw !!
thanks!
greetings vinny
This flashlight was also copied by various armies as it's a very practical and durable design. It's also been quite popular among civilians.
would this be good on a plate carrier?
This is meant for ALICE i recommend getting a more modern one for plate carriers
yeah thanks i got a good small tan one:))
Bulky and heavy I assume...
Any body know about the MX-212/u
i was gonna say ''bro got that 2008 audio'' but i realized its a 2012 vid
we had simlar when i was in the army Mick,
Really, the red lens will do the trick. All other colours are Mil-Spec, and not really needed for civillian use. Forensics and some hunters use blue light, at times; and green ones are for military aviation.
Does anyone have a spare red lens I could buy off them?
Matt M where are you located Matt ?
JesterBushcraft Boston mass
red is for map reading at night better on the eyes
It came as a job lot of bushcraft items, that I paid about £40 for, so very cheap...
lol i got mine for £7 off eBay, and that was the highest price!
Well, they're all different. You might have a clone that diddn't put the rings in. I'd make sure they're there before you do anything. I wouldn't want you to ruin such a beautiful torch.
hello to France!!! this Flashlight is for morse code!!!
I found one in an abandoned shack
HI Mike
Thanks for the video. To be honest, these torches are truly terrible mate, they are far too heavy, produce poor "yellow" light and the batteries cost a fortune. Incidentally, the same design has been in use since the late 1800's/early 1900's by the British army.
Cheers
Ade
Theres a led conversion for them now which allows it to use AA batteries
wrong one due
i have 2 full set with box,never use
Да это китайский фонарь.
I hate to tell you but you have a CHINESE nock off flashlight!
The original was and is made in the United States by a company called FULTON and their name would be stamped where you see the number TL-122. Also, the switch on yours is screwed on with phillip's screws another dead giveaway that it is NOT an original Fulton MIL-SPEC light.
I think you have a fake
Could well be, I’ve always been dubious