Vintage flashights...any sources?

[MDFrench]

Hey all,

Anyone know anything about vintage flashlights of the 1930s? Major brands, popular styles, etc?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[PrettyBigGuy]

I'd be interested in this info as well. Just last night I did an Ebay search and came up empty handed. Who's hot the info?

 

[Michaelson]

Start rumaging around antique stores that carry tools and the like. I see them all the time in all shapes, sizes, and conditions. They usually start in the $20 range, and go up from there. Regards. Michaelson

 

[Wild Root]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13863&item=6123531952&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13863&item=6123484483&rd=1

You say there isn't any on ebay eh? These are some good ones to start off with.

Happy bidding!

Root.

 

[Wild Root]

Start rumaging around antique stores that carry tools and the like

Very true! I have seen so many in Antique shops it would make your head spin! Some in good condition that still work! I have one from the 40's and it works well! Even had the bulb burn out and I was able to find replacement bulb at a hardware store!

They are great to have around the house and in a vintage car! It's the little things that really make the difference!


Root.

 

[The Wolf]

I don't know if you are still interested but e-bay has four vintage flashlights up for bid for the next 3 1/2 days. I was looking for penlights when I found it.
Look under "4 vintage flashlights eveready penlight pilots justrite"
I hope this is helpful.

 

[Mr. Sable]

I inherited my Grandfather's RAF issue flashlight from WWII - it still had vintage batteries in it, but just this summer I found one almost exactly like it for 50 cents at a garage sale down my own street. Just keep your eyes peeled.

You can almost make it out in this avatar:

They all seem to be shiny (but not chromed) tin or some thin metal, and they're always corrugated/ribbed.

 

[Blackjack]

Funny you ask, I just saw these the other day when I was shopping for oil lamps. http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/pro...5621&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=flashlight

 

[MK]

 

[jamespowers]

Originally posted by Blackjack
Funny you ask, I just saw these the other day when I was shopping for oil lamps. http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/pro...5621&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=flashlight

Huh. Interestingly, the second one in the picture looks like the one I have from my father. Same clip and everything. The flashlight has two slide buttons on either side of it that change the light from white to green or from white to red. Anyone have any idea what that was used for?
These flashlights are great because you can change out the original bulb to a modern Krypton bulb and really see good. LOL I like my old black and red plastic everready with the new bulb. It looks like it has been through a war!

Regards to all,

J

 

[Retro Grouch]

Interesting that this thread popped back up.

I found some Winchester flashlights recently and, while doing some research on them, found these links.

Winchester Auctions
Flashlight Museum


I really like these deco purse lights.

Tom

 

[Wild Root]

I have never seen those before. Now, I'm just guessing, but they lool to be early 30's.

Please tell me more about the deco purse lights.

Root.

 

[Retro Grouch]

That was the first I had ever heard of them. The Flashlight Museum is an interesting place.

Tom

 

[Wild Root]

A flashlight museum? Is it on line? That's cool!

Root.

 

[Retro Grouch]

Root,

Go up a couple of posts and click on the links. All will be revealed.

Tom

 

[Archaeologist]

Here is a Eveready Daylo flashlight, circa 1917-1921, exactly like the one I bought on Ebay a few years back.

It has been my favorite since the day it came in the mail. It works great and is very solid. I actually use it everyday to read by.
Mike

 

[zeus36]

The Flashlight Museum does offer lights for sale. Pretty high prices, however.

http://www.geocities.com/~stuarts1031/flashlight10.html

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

You can get 30's European military "box" flashlights through a lot of the surplus vendors, like sportsmansguide, also through places that sell to reenactors.

 

[Skywlkrinc]

The flashlight has two slide buttons on either side of it that change the light from white to green or from white to red. Anyone have any idea what that was used for?

If it is a military flash light the red would be for use out in the field becase red can not be seen as well over great distances as white or green can. The green would probably be used for signaling Morse Code since the human eye can pick up green light better than any other color at great distances.
If it's not a military flashlight then I have no idea why it would have settings for red and green light.

Luke

 

[Renderking Fisk]

Mag-lights have a vintage look to them but are easy to find...