Question on Flashlights etc

[suwanneetrader]

I recently bought 2 boxes of US Army items 1960s thru early 90's. As they brought very little I pulled a couple of items and kept them. The unused flashlight is slightly over 6 inches long taking 2 AA batteries. It was new in the box.is contract #6230-01-353-4468 and DLA 441-92-C-5287. MFR P/N JRNV 210BB. It only glows red. What is it's purpose? Can it only be seen from a distance with night vision? Thanks for info. Richard

[Jumpin Jack]

Is it possible that it has a red filter installed. Usually, there are various color filters in the screw off cap at the bottom, and replaceable in the lens of the flash light. Jack

[suwanneetrader]

The whole end will come off exposing the filament (is like a snap in LED bulb). Then that end piece with lens will unscrew but will not separate but just extend (in and out) so when lit it still has a red center piece but projects a normal flashlight beam. Hope my desc is adaquit Richard

[GeneralCheese]

Map reading flashlight? Red light doesn't ruin your dark adjusted eyesight, and the maps are designed to be fully readable with red light.

[sgtpeter]

Sounds like a mini maglight. Does it look like this?

[suwanneetrader]

Guess I should have included pics before. Richard

 

 

 

[phantomfixer]

knew a USAF fighter pilot that carried the same flashlight in his helmet bag