I love this one. Very well made, You almost couldn''t tell it''s a repro. Originals are different, as far as I could know, in some minor details -there were a lot of them in Italy among the Boy Scouts, years ago, though I couldn''t tell wether they were GI surplus or commercial purchases. It might be that the brass body is a little thin but my personal guess is that they weren''t expected to last very long anyway. Civilian lightbulbs of the period I found in my basement weren''t much sturdy either. I''d suggest to arrange the WPG signature on the bottom in the shape of a commercial brand of the period; it would help substantially & I bet it would be much appreciated by customers. Very classy item, I use it for myself.
Lazzaro
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Italy
Flash Light
(10/13/2010)
Outstanding reproduction of the rare metal flash light! Solid construction, clear glass lens and functions as it should with a brilliant beam of light. I would beef up the belt clip as the steel is just a bit too soft. Other than that Im glad I bought it!
Fox
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US
flashlight
(10/7/2010)
was surprised how much it looks like an old crook-neck flashlight i bought a few years ago. the light works perfectly, with a nice, bright beam.
It might be that the brass body is a little thin but my personal guess is that they weren''t expected to last very long anyway. Civilian lightbulbs of the period I found in my basement weren''t much sturdy either.
I''d suggest to arrange the WPG signature on the bottom in the shape of a commercial brand of the period; it would help substantially & I bet it would be much appreciated by customers.
Very classy item, I use it for myself.
Lazzaro - Italy