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    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?
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    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 UKicon:

    Starlight Night Vision. Image Intensifiers
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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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

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    DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

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

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    Also the Philips xx1332 tube Gen2+

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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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
    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 UKicon:

    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Gloworm View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Gloworm View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Gloworm View Post
    Also the Philips xx1332 tube Gen2+
    I'll look that one up. Thanks.

    ---------- Post added at 02:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 PM ----------

    Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
    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! :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gloworm View Post
    DEP XX1440 Gen2 +

    I use mine on an L1A1, superb scope, picked it up about ten years ago
    ps envy -> L1A1/SLR :-)

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gloworm View Post
    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?

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