The Fulton MX-991 angle head flashlight has been in the military stock for years. I have picked up several over my life. A rubber ring waterproofs the head by the bulb. In the bottom under the batteries, about three different lenses are stored for different uses. Red, blue etc. lenses make this flashlight more versatile. This military surplus light is tough. It is made of thick plastic unlike the replica versions. Two D batteries power this light. A neat feature I just found out about, is that the on/off switch has a middle setting called signal. When you push another button on the switch you are able signal flash in Morse code. This light has been around since the Vietnam war. The big drawback come from the fact that this light still feels old. It uses those ancient dim bulbs and weighs in at a hefty weight. Recently I sought to remedy at least one of these problems. After some research I found to my delight what probably everyone else knows, Wal-Mart sells led replacement bulbs for about $4. I bought a bulb brought it home and after the second try my veteran flashlight flared to life much brighter. The upgraded bulb is only 30 lumens. For more money one could purchase a far brighter bulb.
Now even though my olive drab veteran flashlight shall remain comfortably stashed at home it is far more useful than it once was.
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