Chuck on Aug 6, 2011 - 8:37 PM I also have a red one with the original box, and the box is dated 1946. I would imagine that most of GITS production of angle head flashlights was tied up in war production through 1945, and they most likely converted production to commerical sales starting with the end of the war (late 1945). I hope that this helps. Send E-Mail Reply to Chuck Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 6, 2011 - 8:37 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I also have a red one with the original box, and the box is dated 1946. I would imagine that most of GITS production of angle head flashlights was tied up in war production through 1945, and they most likely converted production to commerical sales starting with the end of the war (late 1945). I hope that this helps." unkajoesplace on Mar 21, 2011 - 8:52 PM I have one of these and it got to be over 40 years old. I'd like to know the date it was manufacturered. Model shows (-122) on the side opposite of the switch. This entry on 3/21/2011. Send E-Mail Reply to unkajoesplace Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Mar 21, 2011 - 8:52 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one of these and it got to be over 40 years old. I'd like to know the date it was manufacturered. Model shows (-122) on the side opposite of the switch. This entry on 3/21/2011."