Australian Army Issue Torch/Flashlight

[MultiMat]

The seller who I nabbed an Army Issue SwissTool also had this X2 AA  torch for sale & I am a sucker for combined post  .

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The military ID number with arrow head

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The globe is not so powerful.

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Initially I thought the green lens was one that just snapped in place , but it appears to be like a shroud around the globe & separate from the flat lens  .
The green lens is that for safe night vision  .
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The end cap/switch + spring.

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Switch/end cap.

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Spring.

I have included the last 3 pics in the hope that someone might be able to ID the make of torch as I can not find any manufacture markings.
If anyone could give me any info about this torch I would be grateful 

[Styerman]

Is it any good ? Build quality looks OK , but never underestimate the Military's ability to pay over the odds for crap .

Chris

[John]

a little search threw up this,it was made in Aus but it give no Manufacturer maker name hmm  the search continues 
http://6230.iso-group.com/Public/Search_Results.aspx?ss=66-139-1304

[MultiMat]

Wow   John , I thought it was just a no frills version of a main stream torch   .

Is it any good ? Build quality looks OK , but never underestimate the Military's ability to pay over the odds for crap .

Chris

Like I said it does not seem a very bright torch & the switch is a bit temperamental  .
But the BO Australian Army Issued SwissTools have been a passable quality, if not for the slippery drivers & one of them had RUST  .
If only the OZ military had used a quality MT like Leatherman 

[nuphoria]

Nifty site John 


I like your find MM, it's not a bad looking torch. The green light is cool too, is that for night vision then? I thought red was used as it doesn't pick up on night sights and stuff.... isn't green the wrong end of the spectrum or does it work the same way? I suppose anything non-white works to not ruin your own night vision to some extent 

[John]

Any dim light will aid to preserve night vision but red can be used at slightly higher output and as far as I know red remains king 

FWIW a dim red light is harder to see at a distance than other coloured lights I read some years ago 


if your using white light you need something like under 1/2 a lumen or 0.5 or less 0.2 lumen

[Rodion]

That thing looks like it could very well be used as a Maglite club or hammer if push comes to shove. Too bad it's incandescent, though I'm sure mods exist out there.

[John]

I've sent ISO a email to see if they can shed any light on the manufacturer of this light 

[american lockpicker]

I wonder if its made in Australia.

[MultiMat]

I've sent ISO a email to see if they can shed any light on the manufacturer of this light 

I typed in the ID number 5110-25-147-5018  found on the 3 Australian Army Issue SwissTools I have come across, into the ISO search & it came up with ;


NATIONAL ITEM IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NIIN)      251475018
NSN DESCRIPTION    MULTI-TOOL,FOLDING,
FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS (FSC)    5110 - Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered
CODIFICATION COUNTRY    Norway


Norway 

[american lockpicker]

That means I can add it to my list. Whats the company called that makes it?

[MultiMat]

No idea mate hopefully John will get some joy via his email  .
I would be a little surprised if it was made in OZ.

[american lockpicker]

No idea mate hopefully John will get some joy via his email   .
I would be a little surprised if it was made in OZ.

I don't think any are made in Australia but the Energizer double barrel is designed there(Flashlight made in China bulb made in USA or Hong Kong.)

[John]

No idea mate hopefully John will get some joy via his email  .
I would be a little surprised if it was made in OZ.

Mat I had a email back they've no idea either 

so I'm guessing USA or China  it's does look kinda magish tho 

[american lockpicker]

Looks similar to this "Xenon Taschenlampe" thats made in China for Lidl.

[John]

ALP good find the bottom picture looks very much one and the same 

[MultiMat]

Not sure 

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[NutSAK]

not the same.

[thebullfrog]

I don't think it's intended to be very bright. I thought I read somewhere that green was good for reading maps because it makes the different lighter shades of colors often used on maps pop out a bit more making it easier to see. If this light was intended as a "map reading" light then you wouldn't really want it very bright.

[MultiMat]

That would make a lot of sense Bullfrog