Rothco 488: Army Style C-Cell Flashlights

This Rothco Olive drab green color C cell flashlight is surprisingly functional, sturdy and useful. The C cell batteries have a long lighting time when an optional 74 watt Nite Ize LED lightbulb is installed in this Rothco military style angle flashlight.

The media could not be loaded. I had a ton of C batteries to use up so these were the perfect flashlights to have around. They look great although plastic, can stand upright when shining, the flash function is useful, and includes a loop on the bottom to hang up the light.Its not very bright by today’s standards but the pattern is pretty uniform for close-range illumination. I plan to swap out the bulb for LEDs for the color and to conserve battery.Comes with color filters built-into the end cap, but have no use for them personally.

Still works wonderfully

Fantastic product. Best light we ever had. Much better than a regular flash light. Would highly recommend!!!!!

While I appreciate the throwback design and multiple light filters for tactical purposes, this torch casing is not mean to withstand any kind of ruggedness and feels like it is made from a cheap plastic from China (probably is). It's not super bright but it is effective for being able to see in the dark at home maybe. If you want a cool backup torch in case the power goes out at home, this might be for you. Otherwise, make sure your torch has a metal casing.

Works perfect. Notice: this is a GI style and is not an original GI flashlight (lantern). Only has a slide button for on and off. It does not have the functionality of a GI original flashlight (lantern). It's made of plastic, is very light-weight. It would easily break if dropped on a hard floor or ground surface. If you are just looking for a Look Alike or a GI style flashlight (lantern) for kids, this is an inexpensive and functional way to go.

I will start withthe worst and progress the the best. Very sloppy screw together surfaces, what a pain to line up the threads to screw it together. Be aware that cross threading is a problem. The colored lenses are nice but all have minute scratches due to poor packaging. Novelty is great if that is all you want. I will keep this because it stands up and runs on C cells. The content points appear the be brass and robust this is good. I ordered bayonet led bulbs to improve the output which I expected to do. The reflector is poorly matched to the incandescent bulb and offers a 10 inch distorted beam at 10 feet WOW. Price point for this is nt worth it as I cannot find a way to justify it with the exception that it stands upright and points where I want it to THATS IT Cheaplymade NOVELTY . Sorry to all

Smaller than the one I used in the army, but fix's in my lunch box just great