Weaponsight Image Intensified L5A1

[MSnafu]

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?

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[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

[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

[Gloworm]

DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

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

[Gloworm]

Also the Philips xx1332 tube Gen2+

[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

[MSnafu]

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

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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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

Thank you. Much appreciated.

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DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

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

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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Also the Philips xx1332 tube Gen2+

I'll look that one up. Thanks.

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

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

[MSnafu]

DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

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

ps envy -> L1A1/SLR :-)

[Gloworm]

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

[MSnafu]

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

? 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?