Lynn on Nov 21, 2012 - 5:46 AM My Dad was self employed in the tv/radio repair business and he used to give these flashlights out as Christmas gifts to his customers around the Holidays during the 1970's. Most were all black without the red end piece. We had dozens of them laying around the house! Send E-Mail Reply to Lynn Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 21, 2012 - 5:46 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"My Dad was self employed in the tv/radio repair business and he used to give these flashlights out as Christmas gifts to his customers around the Holidays during the 1970's. Most were all black without the red end piece. We had dozens of them laying around the house! "