French Army TL122D Anglehead Flashlight
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- FR-FG-TL122D
Description
French Army Angle Light
The TL122D is a French Army issue anglehead flashlight, a design where the head sits at a right angle to the body so the beam points forward while the light clips flat to your chest, belt or pack strap. That leaves both hands free for map reading, vehicle work or setting up camp after dark. The body carries a molded TL122D Fr marking, and a set of colored filter lenses lets you change the beam for night work or signaling.
Features
- Right-Angle Head — The head is set at 90 degrees to the battery tube, so the light can hang from webbing and still throw its beam ahead of you.
- Steel Belt Clip — A spring clip on the back slides over a belt, strap or pocket edge to hold the light in place hands free.
- Push Button And Slide Switch — A black switch housing on the side carries a push button and a ribbed slide, both easy to find by feel in the dark.
- Red, Blue And White Filters — Three colored lens discs fit behind the lens ring; red light is commonly used to protect night vision, and colored beams can serve for signaling.
- Polished Reflector — A bright metal reflector surrounds the bulb to focus the light into a usable beam.
- O-Ring Seals — Black rubber O-rings sit at the head and the tail cap joint to help keep moisture and grit out of the battery tube.
- Brass Contacts — The battery tube has a brass contact ring and the screw-off tail cap holds a brass spring.
- Ribbed OD Green Body — The olive drab plastic housing has lengthwise ribs and a knurled lens ring and tail cap for a sure grip with gloves on.
- Original Issue Markings — A molded TL122D Fr roundel on one side and a crossed signal flags emblem on the other identify it as French military kit.
French Military Issue
This flashlight was made for the French armed forces, and the TL122D Fr designation is molded straight into the body. It follows the classic military anglehead layout: a plastic battery tube, an angled head with a screw-on lens ring, a side-mounted switch and a rear clip. Collectors and reenactors value it as genuine issue equipment, and campers and preppers get a simple, field-proven light that clips onto existing gear.
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Great NATO AngleheadIt's the final evolution of the TL-122 series that goes all the way back to WWII, and the build quality on this one is noticeably better than my US-made Fulton MX-991/U "Moonbeam" the aluminum body feels thicker and the switch mechanism is tighter. Comes with the colored lens filters which is a nice touch. Takes 2 D-cell batteries and the angle head design clips right onto ALICE gear or a MOLLE strap with a little creativity. The OD green finish on mine was perfect, no scratches or wear marks... clearly unissued surplus. Only gripe is the incandescent bulb is pretty dim compared to modern lights (obviously), but that's the charm of these things imo. If you're into NATO milsurp gear or doing a French para impression this is a must-have.
Colored lens filters included
Incandescent bulb is weak by modern standards
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Classic military flashlight, works perfectly stillI grew up seeing these anglehead flashlights in every war movie and military show so when I found an authentic French army version for 12 bucks I had to grab one. Popped in two D cell batteries and it fired right up first try. The like new condition claim is accurate because mine looked barely used with clean contacts and a clear lens. The anglehead design is genius because you can clip it to your chest pocket or belt and the light points forward without you having to hold it which frees up both hands. The build quality is solid metal construction that feels like it could survive being dropped off a building. This is the exact same design as the American TL-122D that our military used so its cool to see the NATO standardization in action. For under 12 dollars this is a must have for any military surplus collector or anyone who wants a reliable no nonsense flashlight.
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Authentic, tough military surplus flashlight.This is a real piece of gear, not a cheap copy. It's very bright and feels like it could survive anything. Pros:
Genuine army issue and built like a tank the angled head is useful for hands-free use.
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Nice PurchaseNice flashlight! The one I received was unissued and unopened still in its wrapper. Thinking about converting it to LED. I still have my USMC boot camp issued flashlight (moonbeam). The US issued flashlight has a ring thingamabob on the bottom. These French ones don't. I also have a Belgian issue and it's the exact same as this. Thank you Keep Shooting :)
Old school, tried and true throughout the past few decades.
Like its been stated before. The light is kinda weak by today's standards. Just have to convert to LED.
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Good flashlightPretty good flashlight, need to see about converting to LED though, light is weak by current standards.