Zukey on Jan 20, 2013 - 3:48 AM One of my Deltas has an add-on lens cover with its own amber lens. The amber lens has three black lines across it. The lens cover fits over the spotlight, and is secured to the bezel with three springs. Any ideas of what application for which it was marketed new? Send E-Mail Reply to Zukey Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 20, 2013 - 3:48 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"One of my Deltas has an add-on lens cover with its own amber lens. The amber lens has three black lines across it. The lens cover fits over the spotlight, and is secured to the bezel with three springs. Any ideas of what application for which it was marketed new?" Zukey on Jan 20, 2013 - 3:32 AM Todd, You likely installed flasher bulbs. Some flashers have the circuit break in the base, so it may not be apparent looking at the filament. I use 4.9 volt E10 screw base lantern bulbs in my Deltas (found then at Menards), and none flash ;) You can judge the age of this model Delta by the spotlight lens cover. The one pictured above is a later model. The earliest have a plastic lens that fits into the reflector with a metal retainer ring that is secured by a small screw clamp Send E-Mail Reply to Zukey Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 20, 2013 - 3:32 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Todd,<br> You likely installed flasher bulbs. Some flashers have the circuit break in the base, so it may not be apparent looking at the filament. I use 4.9 volt E10 screw base lantern bulbs in my Deltas (found then at Menards), and none flash ;) You can judge the age of this model Delta by the spotlight lens cover. The one pictured above is a later model. The earliest have a plastic lens that fits into the reflector with a metal retainer ring that is secured by a small screw clamp" Todd on Jan 5, 2013 - 11:22 PM I inherited one of these a few years ago and finally decided to put a battery and some new bulbs in it. When I turn either one one, the bulb flashes instead of staying on constantly. Is it supposed to do that? Send E-Mail Reply to Todd Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 5, 2013 - 11:22 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I inherited one of these a few years ago and finally decided to put a battery and some new bulbs in it. When I turn either one one, the bulb flashes instead of staying on constantly. Is it supposed to do that?" SeberHusky on Jun 8, 2012 - 5:05 PM I just bought one of these! It's a complete wreck though, but it works! Paid $20.20 for it. Love it to death! Send E-Mail Reply to SeberHusky Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jun 8, 2012 - 5:05 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I just bought one of these! It's a complete wreck though, but it works! Paid $20.20 for it. Love it to death!" josh on Feb 12, 2010 - 1:48 AM i have one of these the inside on the battery compartment bottom is a bit rusty and its not in the best condition. is there any place to get a new front and top lense as they are kinda yellow or would that discoleration actually increase the value of the lantern? it has all the parts and i know it works as i tested it one day with a 6v lantern battery i purchased for another flashlight. its got some scratches on the front and i would really like to get a replacement for it. i think i paid like 5 bucks for it at a garage sale. i thought it looked neat and i liked trains so i just bought it. to find out it;s from the 30's and its worth 40 bucks im gonna keep it for a real long time. Send E-Mail Reply to josh Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 12, 2010 - 1:48 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"i have one of these the inside on the battery compartment bottom is a bit rusty and its not in the best condition. is there any place to get a new front and top lense as they are kinda yellow or would that discoleration actually increase the value of the lantern? it has all the parts and i know it works as i tested it one day with a 6v lantern battery i purchased for another flashlight. its got some scratches on the front and i would really like to get a replacement for it. i think i paid like 5 bucks for it at a garage sale. i thought it looked neat and i liked trains so i just bought it. to find out it;s from the 30's and its worth 40 bucks im gonna keep it for a real long time." bill on Jan 17, 2009 - 1:53 PM Have one similar to these, however, its stamped "Wildcat" on the top and has the other bulb an the bottom, its grey round body and metal strap like handle. any info on year or value? Send E-Mail Reply to bill Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 17, 2009 - 1:53 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Have one similar to these, however, its stamped "Wildcat" on the top and has the other bulb an the bottom, its grey round body and metal strap like handle. any info on year or value?" Kevin on Dec 15, 2008 - 9:53 PM This is a great light. Works every time I use it camping in my 1959 rear door Scotty. My Pat. # is 2053591 Send E-Mail Reply to Kevin Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 15, 2008 - 9:53 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"This is a great light. Works every time I use it camping in my 1959 rear door Scotty. My Pat. # is 2053591" ryan on Nov 10, 2008 - 4:38 AM that is a rip off $40 for that my grandad probally has one off them. Send E-Mail Reply to ryan Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 10, 2008 - 4:38 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"that is a rip off $40 for that my grandad probally has one off them." gwood on Nov 9, 2008 - 1:45 PM Mine is the same except that it has a red dome top. Send E-Mail Reply to gwood Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 9, 2008 - 1:45 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Mine is the same except that it has a red dome top." ANN on Oct 26, 2008 - 8:27 PM got a #27 bulb inthe front reflector, and a #502 bulb inthe top reflector.Patent #205359. Send E-Mail Reply to ANN Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 26, 2008 - 8:27 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"got a #27 bulb inthe front reflector, and a #502 bulb inthe top reflector.Patent #205359." ann on Oct 26, 2008 - 8:15 PM mine is older.black metal around front light. depress little metal buttons to open.delta electric corp. marion,indiana Send E-Mail Reply to ann Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 26, 2008 - 8:15 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"mine is older.black metal around front light. depress little metal buttons to open.delta electric corp. marion,indiana"   Morrie Turner on Mar 13, 2006 - 4:44 PM Looks like about 1950 from my ad in a March 1950 Popular Mechanics Magazine - $4.65. Send E-Mail Reply to Morrie Turner Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Mar 13, 2006 - 4:44 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Looks like about 1950 from my ad in a March 1950 Popular Mechanics Magazine - $4.65."