Thursday, January 26, 2017

U.S. MX - 991/U Military Angle Head Flashlight - Vietnam Era

If you were in the military before the advent of diode lights this is what you carried if you carried one at all.  It is a great working light though the volume of light is limited it does the job.

This is the classic angle head flashlight in use for decades.  It has a standard incandescent bulb, a set of filters for color and protecting night vision and detection under special conditions.  There lights are sturdy and usable for a long time.  Usually when they fail it’s the switch.


I have carried this light in my vehicle for the past twenty years.  I usually just put in some rechargeable D cells in it and leave it there and it has come in handy many times.  


It has a clip for hanging on a shirt or belt for hands free use and for carry.  It also has a lanyard loop on the back.  Newer commercial designs are smaller and lighter.  

Made in the USA.  This is one of my favorite lights.  It's military grade.

G.T. Price Products
Los Angeles 31, CA



This light came with only 3 filters, clear, white, and red.  So the blue one is missing.  Under the spring is an extra bulb.




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