Vtg WORKING 18" Chrome Gunmetal Flashlight Dog Supply House 1950s Hi Bred Hunter
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| Management number | 35597955 | Release Date | 2025/12/24 | List Price | $100.38 | Model Number | 35597955 | ||
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Vintage 1958 Hi-Bred Hunter Gun Metal Flashlight Dog Supply House, Detroit MI
Based on the ad (not included) this seems to be the 1958 Hi Bred Hunter model. Tested with 6 D Batteries.
Rare mid-century model marketed as The Worlds Most Unusual Flashlight. Chrome-tone gun-metal body with cream Plastic (Bakelite ?) ends and sealed-beam reflector bulb.
Advertised as producing up to 66,000 candlepower and featuring the Forward Ray and Diamond Facet Reflector design for an exceptionally bright beam.
Measures approx. 18 long, 4 diameter at light end
Polished gun-metal finish with ribbed detailing and sliding switch
Early sealed beam lamp design (pre-Maglite innovation)
Heavy construction likely aluminum alloy with Bakelite accents
Made by Dog Supply House, Dept. 12-T, Detroit, Michigan
Featured in 1958 ad for $4.99 ($5.99 for deluxe screw-apart model)
Designed for 6-cell batteries
Condition: very good vintage; light surface wear consistent with age
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| Condition | Good |
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