rick on Feb 4, 2012 - 1:24 AM Just received my "MOTOR DYNAMO FLASHLIGHT NO BATTERY F01876 CAMPBELL MFG. Co FREEHOLD N.J. U.S.A. PAT.9-9-24 OTHER PATS. PENDING" that I won on eBay. The price was 75.00 plus shipping. It works and had a bulb, along with a spare bulb behind the reflector. There is no evidence that mine was ever painted. The lens is cracked, but other than that, it's in great condition. Does anyone know how many turns equal a fully charged generator? Can it be "wound to tight"? Also, how long should the light work on a full charge? I don't want to stress the mechanism. I'd also like to know the history behind this flashlight. I read one comment that stated it was used in a survival kit, can anyone varify this? Thanks in advance for any additional input! Send E-Mail Reply to rick Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 4, 2012 - 1:24 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Just received my "MOTOR DYNAMO FLASHLIGHT NO BATTERY F01876 CAMPBELL MFG. Co FREEHOLD N.J. U.S.A. PAT.9-9-24 OTHER PATS. PENDING" that I won on eBay. The price was 75.00 plus shipping. It works and had a bulb, along with a spare bulb behind the reflector. There is no evidence that mine was ever painted. The lens is cracked, but other than that, it's in great condition. Does anyone know how many turns equal a fully charged generator? Can it be "wound to tight"? Also, how long should the light work on a full charge? I don't want to stress the mechanism. I'd also like to know the history behind this flashlight. I read one comment that stated it was used in a survival kit, can anyone varify this? Thanks in advance for any additional input! " scott on Nov 17, 2011 - 4:58 PM I have a green one that works fine, and has the spare bulb inside. Heavy piece of vintage electrics, great concept for the period. Send E-Mail Reply to scott Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 17, 2011 - 4:58 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have a green one that works fine, and has the spare bulb inside. Heavy piece of vintage electrics, great concept for the period." ken in arizona on Feb 14, 2011 - 5:36 PM I have one exactly like the one posted. It is red also and works fine. I thought it was soooo cool when I was a kid that my Dad finally gave it to me some 30 years ago. Send E-Mail Reply to ken in arizona Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 14, 2011 - 5:36 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one exactly like the one posted. It is red also and works fine.<br> I thought it was soooo cool when I was a kid that my Dad finally gave it to me some 30 years ago." Steve (in Oz) on May 18, 2010 - 6:38 AM Hello to All - Glad to read all the comments & learn about this light in my collection.I have a Collins & if Victor (or anyone!) has any bulbs left to spare,,would certainly appreciate a contact - email lisam@activ8.net.au Many thanks,,,Steve{:-) Send E-Mail Reply to Steve (in Oz) Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on May 18, 2010 - 6:38 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Hello to All - Glad to read all the comments & learn about this light in my collection.I have a Collins & if Victor (or anyone!) has any bulbs left to spare,,would certainly appreciate a contact - email lisam@activ8.net.au Many thanks,,,Steve{:-)" ron on Sep 13, 2009 - 7:56 PM I have one of these and need bulb.PLEASE help! Send E-Mail Reply to ron Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Sep 13, 2009 - 7:56 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one of these and need bulb.PLEASE help!" dale on Sep 12, 2009 - 1:07 AM I am also looking for a couple of bulbs (at least one).. Victor, if you want to sell one, let me know. (dheinzig@telus.net) thanks Send E-Mail Reply to dale Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Sep 12, 2009 - 1:07 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I am also looking for a couple of bulbs (at least one).. Victor, if you want to sell one, let me know. (dheinzig@telus.net) thanks" Dale on Jul 20, 2009 - 11:35 AM I am looking for one of these.. if anyone has one, or knows of one, my e-mail is dheinzig@telus.net thanks Send E-Mail Reply to Dale Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jul 20, 2009 - 11:35 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I am looking for one of these.. if anyone has one, or knows of one, my e-mail is dheinzig@telus.net<br> thanks" Sylvan on May 5, 2009 - 7:08 PM found mine in the insulation of the attic when we bought our house in 1983. scared the daylights out of me when I picked it up and it started to vibrate and the light came on. House was built in 52'. Serial #C 12-708. Was red, now green. Send E-Mail Reply to Sylvan Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on May 5, 2009 - 7:08 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"found mine in the insulation of the attic when we bought our house in 1983. scared the daylights out of me when I picked it up and it started to vibrate and the light came on. House was built in 52'. Serial #C 12-708. Was red, now green." ian martin on May 5, 2009 - 6:20 AM i have a fully working example of this torch it states that it petent 9 sept 1924 with a serial number C 51 44 with other patents pending nj usa the colour is red endplack twist and red all over the main body i full working order can you advise me how rear it is and what is its current value in 2009 please email me Send E-Mail Reply to ian martin Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on May 5, 2009 - 6:20 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"i have a fully working example of this torch it states that it petent 9 sept 1924 with a serial number C 51 44 with other patents pending nj usa the colour is red endplack twist and red all over the main body i full working order can you advise me how rear it is and what is its current value in 2009 please email me " john on Mar 17, 2009 - 11:35 PM I have the black model, works fine! Mine says Collins no battery, Freehold, NJ Send E-Mail Reply to john Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Mar 17, 2009 - 11:35 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have the black model, works fine! Mine says Collins no battery, Freehold, NJ<br> <br> " Victor Cline on Feb 12, 2009 - 1:13 PM I have one that is black and it still works. I also have about 20 extra bulbs. Collins no battery Patnd September 9 1924 Send E-Mail Reply to Victor Cline Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 12, 2009 - 1:13 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one that is black and it still works. I also have about 20 extra bulbs. Collins no battery Patnd September 9 1924" JASON on Apr 12, 2007 - 11:29 PM I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COLLINS FLASHLIGHT CORP OF VIRGINIA, IF ANY ONE KNOWS IF THEY WERE BOUGHT OUT ECT? Send E-Mail Reply to JASON Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Apr 12, 2007 - 11:29 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COLLINS FLASHLIGHT CORP OF VIRGINIA, IF ANY ONE KNOWS IF THEY WERE BOUGHT OUT ECT?" Royce Atkins, Arizona on Feb 4, 2007 - 10:42 AM I came into possession recently of this flashlight. Mine is Green. My on & off switch is verticle not horizontal like the red one of yours. The number on the bottom of mine is D 258 and it still works!! Send E-Mail Reply to Royce Atkins, Arizona Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 4, 2007 - 10:42 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I came into possession recently of this flashlight. Mine is Green. My on & off switch is verticle not horizontal like the red one of yours. The number on the bottom of mine is D 258 and it still works!!" Richard P. Korf on Sep 11, 2006 - 6:48 AM I have one of these flashlights, I have been looking for some history on it. I was told it was in a survival kit on Air Force in case of crash! would let me know a little more about it if you know. Thank You Send E-Mail Reply to Richard P. Korf Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Sep 11, 2006 - 6:48 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one of these flashlights, I have been looking for some history on it. I was told it was in a survival kit on Air Force in case of crash! would let me know a little more about it if you know. Thank You " Scott Page on Aug 13, 2006 - 11:30 AM I just received my father's red Cambell Mfg. "no battery" flashlight Pat. 1924, and the thing still works as it did when I was a child. It is identical to the photo you show. Send E-Mail Reply to Scott Page Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 13, 2006 - 11:30 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I just received my father's red Cambell Mfg. "no battery" flashlight Pat. 1924, and the thing still works as it did when I was a child. It is identical to the photo you show." Joel on May 16, 2006 - 7:05 AM my mother said her father had one of these when she was a kid back in the 30s. she would take it to the basement to play with it. its was green in color. Send E-Mail Reply to Joel Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on May 16, 2006 - 7:05 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"my mother said her father had one of these when she was a kid back in the 30s.<br> she would take it to the basement to play with it. its was green in color."   Jim on Aug 29, 2005 - 9:11 AM One sold on EBay today (9-3-05) for $203.00. Send E-Mail Reply to Jim Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 29, 2005 - 9:11 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"One sold on EBay today (9-3-05) for $203.00." Anonymous on Aug 13, 2005 - 9:11 AM I have an identical flashlight except its marked "Collins no battery Patnd sept 9 1924". Send E-Mail Reply to Anonymous Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 13, 2005 - 9:11 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have an identical flashlight except its marked "Collins no battery Patnd sept 9 1924"."