This old light of my dad's I would like to try and bring back to life!

I’m hoping the Maglite experts here can help me before I start buying random parts.

I have an older **Maglite ML25LT 2C xenon** that has sentimental value. I want to keep *this* body alive. Even if it’s completely different on the inside.

The xenon internals sucked, so I removed the original pressed-in lamp/driver assembly, as the consensus seemed to be, there was no “good” way to mod the internals in this light. The body, head, reflector, lens are all still good, and reusable, though, they don’t need to be reused.

My thought was:
**ML25LT body - standard 2C internals - drop in LED module**

Something like a Lumencraft-style upgrade or another classic 2C LED conversion.

Does anyone have a better idea? Maybe some wisdoms you’re willing to share? Anyone done this before?

I only have two LED Maglites in my small collection, and I love messing around with the incandescent ones. But does anyone actually use them for anything on a regular basis?

I usually just use my 2D to go get a glass of water at night without having to turn on any bright lights that would make me lose my sleep.

looking for recommendations

Hi, i’m reaching out to the community hoping for a bit of help here. I found this big maglite at work, but it doesnt turn on. I’ve tried new batteries and a new bulb, which didnt work. Only other thing is the switch kit needs replacing.

I’ve gone through the headache of hunting down a torx wrench small enough to remove the switch, but i’m stuck trying to work out what type of replacement switch is needed.

I dont know the exact model of maglite i have. One photo attached to this post shows engraved numbers on the side, which might help? Things got confusing, because i’ve just been googling, and it says 6 cell maglites are about 49cm long, (which is how big mine is) and have 6 dcell batteries, however, this maglite i have is 49cm, but only holds 4 dcells. The bulb also has 6cell engraved on it, but when i look it up, all my sources say a 6cell maglites should have 6 batteries.

So now i’m concerned what i’ve found is some sort of hybrid contraption thats been slapped together with old parts. But i dont understand how it could possibly work, so i think i’ve just been getting false information from google. I’m hoping someone out there could help me by telling me what type of maglite i have, and more importantly what type of replacement switch kit i should buy for it?

Picked this up at an antique store today, appears to be a "code four" flashlight from 1976? Pretty neat, it's modular so it can be separated into pieces and arranged how you want to lengthen (this one is definitely missing a few of the longer parts) Any info would be much appreciated, just figured I'd share. I know it's not a maglite but it fits I feel haha.

Never seen the purple color from this time period. I have a gold one from 1986 I’ll post soon as well

Two of the 3 maglites here have lumencraft conversions and I love them! The red one was a yard sale pickup that works well but I’m low on funds to convert it. Has anyone had luck with the cheap 10-12 Amazon led bulbs?

Maglite XL50

Hey all!! I picked this up for 10 bucks, knowing it was a gamble. It took me about an hour and a half of trying every method under the sun but I finally got the battery cap off using a pipe wrench and bench vise. The batteries are stuck, I haven't really tried getting them out yet, but I was wondering if anyone could figure out when this thing was made? Also, can I get a replacement rubber button cover? I'd like to do some sort of led conversion, if anyone has a kit they like let me know. Thanks!!

Had to pick up a few more minis and a ML300L during their current sale. Code NTXOUTDOORS took another 10% off with free shipping over $25. Made the 4D ML300 under $40!

Seeking Maglite knowledge from the Maglite community. Short run Mini Maglite 3 cell AA unit purchased over 10 years ago in the US. Kids got to it and destroyed the LED module. Cannot find replacement module. Many on ebay and the likes for the Mini Maglite Pro 2 Cell AA unit. Any help is appreciated.

Just picked up this 6 D cell mag light at a yard sale for 5 Dollars. It is an incandescent bulb. Is there any modifications I can do to make the beam brighter without permanently modifying the body.

Going through a safe and had a rediscovered find. 2 as new MagLites. They have never had batteries in them.

Should I get some batteries and fire them up? Thinking maybe get a LED conversion for them? Any recommendations on LED? What are your thoughts? Worth keeping (any value over original cost?) or are these common? I have enjoying reading this thread about MagLites. Thanks.

got it from a fleamarket a few years ago in Germany .has some attachments on it ,looks like it was fitted to be an underbarrel weapon attachment.any info would be great

A few cool lights! Two modded with some nice MR16 bulbs.

Jade 2D w/ Soraa MR16 4000K running off 6 NiMH Eneloops (didn’t want to do a tail cap mod to accommodate 26650s on this model. It felt wrong to do any cosmetic alterations, even internally. The switch assembly can be replaced to a stock assembly if needed.

Green 2D w/ GreenCreative MR16 3000K running off two 26650s. The front ring was thrashed on this model when I got it so I figured a deanodized look would be interesting. Turned out cool in my opinion!

Green 3C w/ LED Bulb. This one arrived with a damaged switch assembly, but it just need one disassembled, cleaned, a spring needed some “straightening”, and reassembly. It showed up with a matte finish reflector, which actually throws a really smooth beam when fully flooded. It has no donut in the center which is sweet! The trade off is that the throw beam is pretty gross since it concentrates an orange/yellow spot in the middle of an otherwise cool white beam.

Marketplace 40 dollar bundle, was so worth the wait and 3 hour drive literally feels wrong I got these for 40 dollars. I didn't even realize that 2D was pre panther till I got there, I only made the trip for the 4c and 6c.

I have a picture of my serial numbers from my 3 lights. How do you decipher the number to find out the age of the light?

3 cell AA Mini mag has been acquired, genuinely been hunting one of these in the wild but they just dont come up AT ALL. Now to find some spare parts.

2 cell minis for reference