Weaponsight Image Intensified L5A1

I hope this is the right place to post this. I have recently purchased three 'Weaponsight Image Intensified L5A1' units. The optics appear to be fine but they are just the main body parts - so no mount, no battery cover and most importantly no 'tube'. Much net searching later I have found that the original tube type needed is/was an EEV P8306C. I have also come accross mixed messages about the L5A1/L6A1/L11A1/L12A1 etc scope fanily also using the Mullard XX1306, but I haven't been able to find out for certain if it is a straight replacement for the EEV tube or not. Can anyone help?

I believe it was a 2nd Gen Delft tube that replaced them, but it was a long time ago, so lots of memory fade. I am certain the web will hold the answers for you though, here's one to get started on in the UK:

Starlight Night Vision. Image Intensifiers

I have a L5A1 complete with all the bells and whistles in its transit case with full instructions, I will dig it out at the weekend and let you know

DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

I use mine on an L1A1, superb scope, picked it up about ten years ago

Also the Philips xx1332 tube Gen2+

Ask them if they do an assembly for you, they are only in BradfordNIGHT VISION IMAGE Intensified Tube EEV P8306C - £70.00 | PicClick UK

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Originally Posted by Gil Boyd

I believe it was a 2nd Gen Delft tube that replaced them, but it was a long time ago, so lots of memory fade. I am certain the web will hold the answers for you though, here's one to get started on in the UK:

Starlight Night Vision. Image Intensifiers

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Thanks for your reply. I've already messaged them asking much the same question as they appear to have both tubes.

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Originally Posted by Gloworm

I have a L5A1 complete with all the bells and whistles in its transit case with full instructions, I will dig it out at the weekend and let you know

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Thank you. Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Gloworm

DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

I use mine on an L1A1, superb scope, picked it up about ten years ago

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Thank you for replying.I came across a mention of that one (XX1440) too but I didn't think it would fit?

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Originally Posted by Gloworm

Also the Philips xx1332 tube Gen2+

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I'll look that one up. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Gil Boyd

Ask them if they do an assembly for you, they are only in BradfordNIGHT VISION IMAGE Intensified Tube EEV P8306C - £70.00 | PicClick UK

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For a moment there I thought you'd found one for just £70.00! :-)

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Originally Posted by Gloworm

DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

I use mine on an L1A1, superb scope, picked it up about ten years ago

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ps envy -> L1A1/SLR :-)

Morning, there isn’t anything in the manual re tube type, mine is fitted with the Phillips one.

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Originally Posted by Gloworm

Morning, there isn’t anything in the manual re tube type, mine is fitted with the Phillips one.

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? Both the Mullard and the Philips XX1332 are rectangular apparently - https://www.abex.co.uk/esales/optical/philips/image-intensifier/xx1332/0e543_8027_a/index.php Is yours fitted within some sort of adapter?

Nope, but it is a Philips one, I didn’t look any further once I saw that? 😳

I will have another shufti later

Chapter 1, page 3 of the manual lists it as a Mullard xx1306 18mm
(6135-99-0380760) I missed that first time round.
I can’t see any reference no’s on mine,

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Originally Posted by Gloworm

Chapter 1, page 3 of the manual lists it as a Mullard xx1306 18mm
(6135-99-0380760) I missed that first time round.
I can’t see any reference no’s on mine,

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Aha! that answers the question then - The XX1306 is indeed an alternative tube to the original P8306C in the L5A1 Weaponsight, one with automatic brightness control too. Thank you very much for your help!

You are welcome....but I am now wondering what the heck is fitted in mine??? 😳

They certainly had a variety of options for the sight, but Delft were a heavy supplier to UK MOD through EEV.
This is the UK company Starlight Nightvision Ltd who will be able to help you source the right tube:

Starlight Night Vision. Information on Longbow, Kite, Archer, image intensifier tubes (2nd and 3rd gen), night vision rifle scopes

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Originally Posted by Gil Boyd

They certainly had a variety of options for the sight, but Delft were a heavy supplier to UK MOD through EEV.
This is the UK company Starlight Nightvision Ltd who will be able to help you source the right tube:

Starlight Night Vision. Information on Longbow, Kite, Archer, image intensifier tubes (2nd and 3rd gen), night vision rifle scopes

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Thanks. Already sort of in contact with them.

Just a follow up for anyone interested, XX1306 acquired, fits the L5A1 perfectly and functions perfectly off a 3V camera battery too! Now all I need is the appropriate mount... :-) Thanks for all the help.

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