Jan and I found this at a yard sale today. I was surprised it worked!! Anyone know the maker. It has seen better days, this was used!!...Doug
" Great US NAVY emergency lantern - perfect for black outs or the like. Battery powered, 7" x 6", waterproof, from the mid-1950's. Works, email with questions - I am selling this for a sailor. "
Didn't state the manufacturer. Probably a GSA contract manufacturer.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-us-navy-waterproof-flashlight-battery
thanks John
Doug,
This different listing shows "Roflar" in the title
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-roflar-usn-mn-navy-lamp-lantern-flashlight
but the second image from the Flashlight Museum,
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/US-Navy-Flashlight-Yellow-Ship-Lantern-2-6V-1950
it lists the manufacturer as US Navy. Again, most likely made under a GSA contract.
I'll stop looking with this post.
The Navy sure did like big flashlights, didn't they?
Quote from: 19and41 on October 28, 2017, 09:50:24 PM
The Navy sure did like big flashlights, didn't they?
They wanted to make sure you found them in the dark. :)
Nice piece and a great find.
wow, two six volt batteries, heavy for sure! wonder if it floated considering it was for the navy? Might double as a coastal defense item, float enough in a harbor and any ship that hits them may sink.
I used to have one of those. They were used on board ships for emergency lighting.