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product_id: 14173759
title: "489: Army Style C-Cell Flashlights"
brand: "rothco"
price: "AR$43555"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/14173759-489-army-style-c-cell-flashlights
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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# 100 Lumens Brightness 3V Alkaline C-Cell Powered Impact Resistant Build 489: Army Style C-Cell Flashlights

**Brand:** rothco
**Price:** AR$43555
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💡 Illuminate your adventure with military precision and rugged reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 489: Army Style C-Cell Flashlights by rothco
- **How much does it cost?** AR$43555 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/14173759-489-army-style-c-cell-flashlights)

## Best For

- rothco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rothco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Classic Army Style:** Iconic military design that blends functionality with timeless tactical aesthetics—stand out with purpose.
- • **Ready for Anything:** Compact 3" cylindrical form factor powered by easy-to-find C-cell batteries, ensuring you’re never left in the dark.
- • **Trusted Brand Legacy:** Backed by Rothco’s reputation for top-quality tactical gear, offering peace of mind with a limited warranty.
- • **Powerful Illumination:** Delivers a crisp 100 lumens incandescent beam, lighting your path with reliable brightness when it matters most.
- • **Tactical-Grade Durability:** Engineered with impact-resistant materials to withstand rugged use, perfect for survival and outdoor missions.

## Overview

The Rothco 489 Army Style C-Cell Flashlight is a compact, impact-resistant tactical flashlight delivering 100 lumens of incandescent light powered by 3V alkaline C-cell batteries. Designed for military, survival, and emergency use, it combines durable polyester and metallic finishes in a classic army style, making it a reliable companion for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Durable and long lasting
- Easy to use
- Made using the finest materials
- Top quality merchandise
- Military, tactical, survival and outdoor products

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Special Feature | Impact Resistant |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Light Source Type | Incandescent |
| Material | Polyester |
| White Brightness | 100 Lumens |
| Included Components | Rothco 489: Army Style C-Cell Flashlights |
| Product Dimensions | 3"D x 3"W x 3"H |
| Voltage | 3 Volts |
| Battery Cell Composition | Alkaline |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Warranty Type | limited warranty |
| Brand | Rothco |
| Brightness | > 0 lumens |
| Battery Description | C-Cell Batteries |
| Style | Army |
| Bulb Base | BA20D |
| Finish Type | Metallic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Tactical applications, home use, emergencies, preparedness |
| Manufacturer | Rothco |
| UPC | 613902048904 |
| Part Number | 489 |
| Item Weight | 3.84 ounces |
| Item model number | 489 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Finish types | Metallic |
| Number of Lights | 1 |
| Special Features | Impact Resistant |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Bulb Features | Impact Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Special Feature:** Impact Resistant
- **Color:** Black
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Light Source Type:** Incandescent
- **Material:** Polyester

## Images

![489: Army Style C-Cell Flashlights - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-1pQwCHqS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the length from top to bottom please**
A: about 6in

**Q: How long does the flashlight last until next battery change**
A: It would totally depend on the battery you are using

**Q: Is the bulb LED?**
A: No, it is an older style bulb that drains battery quickly.  The Maglite ML50LX LED 3-Cell C Foliage Green Flashlight is a great choice.  Fits in your hand easily and if you get rechargeable c batteries you have made some good choices.

**Q: What kind of light bulb can replace it with? preferably looking for a led one**
A: This flashlight is junk and does not use a led bulb.  Buy a tactical LED flashlight that uses 18650 battery.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality built
*by A***R on May 23, 2025*

Solidly built, quality flashlight. Unique design and bright light.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works and can be easily serviced.
*by N***N on January 11, 2021*

Product purchased used for under $6 and it arrived defective. After fixing the contact points it works flawlessly, not the same build as a Fulton but it’s a good clone.Four basic color filters R/B/G/Y (not the same color density or set as the Fulton original) functional spare bulb under battery negative contact spring, 3 switch positions, o-rings are cheap and the plastic threads are concerning. All this said, if I’m buying a cheap flashlight it’ll be this one.The lenses can be replaced with 32mm dia. 1mm thick watch glass, battery conversion for AA or AAA, threads can be covered with teflon tape, o-rings replaced, bulb upgrade to led. The reflector is different higher profile then the mx991 so the height of the bulb body isn’t problematic like it is on other lights (no shadow throw). Modify to your needs imho it’s the same thing just smaller lighter and cheaper manufacturing. I’ll buy again, repair and upgrade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Know what you’re buying
*by C***. on June 21, 2025*

This is an inexpensive (cheap) angle head flashlight with a design similar to the NATO angle head flashlight. The body is made of plastic and it uses 2 C batteries and not the metal body and 2 D batteries of the genuine military flashlight. It uses a regular incandescent flashlight bulb so it’s not very bright compared to modern LED’s. It has all the same design features of the military flashlight. 3 position switch - on, flash button, and on. The flash button works as it should. Sits flat on its base and has a hanging hook that recesses in the base. It has the tail cap with extra lenses, red, green, blue, and yellow in addition to the clear that came installed. It has the steel clip on the back that allows you to clip it to your belt or other gear and still shine forward.The o rings for the lens are very cheaply made, the o ring for the base cap is okay. The clear lens had some sort of fogging or fine scratches on it, but the other lenses were okay.I purchased this for several reasons. I have a lot of C batteries lying around and nothing to use them in. This was half to a third the price of any other C battery flashlight I could find on Amazon. I’ve never owned an angle head flashlight and I wanted to try it out. I don’t have any red light flashlights so I immediately installed the red lens. It met my needs and I didn’t have an expectation that it would be the same brightness as a modern LED or that it would have the build quality of a military flashlight. I knew what to expect when I bought it, but I took 1 star away for the fogged/scratched clear lens.

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*Product available on Desertcart Argentina*
*Store origin: AR*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*