Yeoman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Hi Guys, I picked up a pair of these lamps recently;- I was told that they were from a jeep or a lorry. The lamp weighs just over 5lbs,the diameter of the glass is 7", and the only mark that I can find is on the centre of the glass and that is FV169907. Can anyone kindly shed any light (sorry!) on these lamps please? eg are they military?what are they off?what date are they? Any help or advice would be much apprerciated.Thanks. Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Here is another view of the lamp;- I should have added that the bulbs are 24v and the wiring is of the old red and black type. Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Looking at the photo you've got it propped up on blocks - is there an attachment bracket/pin? That will probably give a few pointers.... Its a spotlight/small searchlight for a CVRT or smaller AFV e.g. a CET FV180. Often advertised as ex military Land Rover. I'm sure the learned members of the forum can be more specific Heres one listed on the Green machine surplus website: http://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/fvspot-lamp-3805-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Hi Tarland, Thanks for your reply and the interesting information it contained - the link certainly shows a lamp that looks like the one that I have. Here is a photo of the fixing bracket ;- All the best, Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Funny you should say that, I picked up a similar one this weekend at the AEC show. Not quite as good condition as yours, paint is well scraped about, works though. Paid £20 for it. It is based on a standard Military headlamp, with a carrying handle and on/off switch. Mine has a long lead and a 2 pin plug that fits the vehicles inspection lamp socket. Ideal for my Militant Tanker when you need to see to refuel someone in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Seen them fitted as spotlights on army crane jibs and recovery vehicles as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hi Guys, Thank you for all of your interesting and informative replies. I guess that the lamp would date to the 1950s because of the use of the old red and black wiring? Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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