German Army Varta Light
The German Army Varta Light is the authentic Bundeswehr-issued multi-purpose field lamp built by Varta/Pertrix in Germany. A side lever switches the unit between forward-facing flashlight mode and an overhead diffused camp light, making it equally useful for navigating a treeline or lighting a tent interior. The OD green polymer housing runs on four D-cell batteries (or a Varta 4R25 6V block), and a folding hook on the back lets you hang it overhead. Genuine surplus issue under NATO stock number 6230-12-120-1438 — a proven workhorse for campers, preppers, and military collectors.
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- 6230-12-120-1438
$44.95
Description
Features
- Authentic Bundeswehr Issue — Genuine German Army surplus multi-purpose lamp carrying NATO stock number 6230-12-120-1438.
- Dual-Mode Operation — Side-mounted lever instantly switches between focused flashlight and wide-beam camp light.
- Olive Drab Housing — Rugged OD green polymer body built to take field abuse and hide in the brush.
- 4 D-Cell Power — Runs on four standard D-cell batteries or a single Varta 4R25 6V block for long runtime.
- Integrated Hanging Hook — Folding handle and hook on the back let you suspend the lamp inside a tent, vehicle, or shelter.
- Stand-Up Base — Flat bottom keeps the lamp upright on a table or tailgate when used as a lantern.
- Pertrix-Pattern Construction — Built to TL 6230-029 Bundeswehr specification by Varta/Pertrix in Germany.
- Two Separate Lenses — Front flashlight lens and top diffused camp lens give you two distinct lighting profiles in one unit.
- LED Bulb Compatible — Accepts modern 6V LED replacement bulbs for upgraded brightness and battery life.
- Unissued Condition — Pulled from German military stocks in unissued, ready-to-use shape.
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Exactly why people like older surplus gearReceived a perfect condition product stamped as 1989 manufactured. All steel construction with excellent fit and finish. This light just feels good in the hand. In the age of LEDs and ever more impressive lumen output in smaller packages, many will pass this older tech over. If you are okay with older incandescent performance then this light will not disappoint. Comes with a D cell adapter in the housing, but I had a lantern battery laying around and have not used the adapter. Battery fitment is perfect with no rattling. My light did not require any contact adjustment, it simply worked out of the box. Globes are plastic but seem sturdy enough. Integrated stand tension is good and the light remains pointed where you tell it to point without sagging. Great deal, no regrets, didn’t even know I needed one.
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Very Good Quality, Old School Military GradeThis thing is neat! I bought it not even realizing it came with the box and paperwork when keepshooting had it on sale for $12. I seems very well built, all steel and comes with a battery adapter to use 4 D cells instead of a 6V lantern battery. Since most 6V lantern batteries are only 4 D cells in a packaged form and cost more, I am using 4 D cells. Also there are 2 new bulbs hidden inside the reflector should either burn out. I am keeping this in my jeep this winter, seems just the ticket in case of a flat tire at night.
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Great Tool for the Garage or Car Trunk!German Varta Light: I am very impressed with this lantern. It comes with German instructions and a German parts list. It also comes with a battery adapter which allows you to use 4 D-cell batteries in place of one 6v lantern battery. I’m using it with a 6v lantern battery. On one end is a “spot” light and on the other end is a lantern light. The light switch on the device is on the lantern side, where the UP position is Lantern, the far DOWN position is Spot Light, and the MIDDLE position is OFF. The switch and all other structural components on this light are STEEL. It has a 360 degree position stand which is attached with two permanently tensioned bearings. The overall construction of the light is top-quality--it’s very well made. It uses traditional style filament bulbs. It has two spare bulbs tucked away under the spot light bulb fixture--one for each side. This is not LED so don’t expect to illuminate the dark side of the moon with it. That being said, the light quality is VERY good using the old-school technology, which, if you are like me, you know that low-tech serves special purposes. I did have a slight issue at first getting the “spot” light side to work. The contact strip that runs from the switch mechanism back to the spot light was not contacting the metal frame of the center polarity fixture to activate the bulb. I believe that step 2 of the German instructions tell you to bend the tab inward, or something. Either way it wasn’t hard to figure out that the tab needed to be bent inward a little to come into contact with the metal back-end of the bulb fixture. NOTE: The battery stays in place and does not rattle inside the unit due to the bending inward of the contactor-tab for the rear light. It becomes a very tailored fit! Most likely they leave the “bend” step to the end user so that initially you have no problem getting the battery adapter out of the new unit. Anyway, I’m keeping this bad-boy in the garage. I intend on using this as a work light for when I work under my car(s) to change oil etc. Bottom line: this is a very well made old fashioned light for great use as a work light. It’s rugged, it’s functional, and well worth every penny. I think these would make great Christmas gifts! Thanks Keepshooting! Excellent find!
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