Might not be a Maglite. Does it have the Maglite serial number on the barrel? There was another maker long ago, of flashlights that looked just like Maglites. I can’t remember the name though, but they were made in the US also.
Yes, it is definitely a maglite or a maglite fake. (Your thinking of Kel-Lite) The serial number is "D2028501876" and on the bezel it says "MAG-LITE MAG INSTRUMENTS-ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, USA"
I have an older 2D-ROP-HI and a 3D-1185 and they both have springs at +B and “PATENTED IN USA”. I dont know just how old these lights are, but the hosts were bought used and I think are at least 6-7 years old. They are from an era that pre-dates the quad-die emitters, so if you wanted more than ~250 Lumens AND some degree of throw INCAN was the only way.
No its shiny silver, not that gold color. Although its been heavily modded so its likely my spring is not the OEM. I dont remember what the OEM spring looked like. There was a time a few years ago, when myself and 2-3 other CPF’ers were swapping back and forth various parts from at least 6-7 different mags.
Very interesting !
I have two that have been purchased in the last year.
Blue , purchased at Christmas
Silver, purchased in March or April (can’t remember for sure )
The silver one has the patented in USA markings. The Blue one does not.
Neither have the tailcap or switch spring like Scaru’s
Could that spring setup be from a Mag Charger ?
Going to Lowe’s this weekend , will see what I can find
