C Ration Can Opener

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C ration can opener. The p 38 developed in 1942 is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the united states armed forces from world war ii to the 1980s. I am thinking of framing my original one. Make offer vietnam era c ration peanut butter can 1968 date unopened stevens industries inc shelby p 38 vietnam p 51 can opener military tool c rations john wayne 8 95. After 40 years it finally wore out.

The p38 is pocket sized approximately 1 5 inches 38 mm long and consists of a short metal blade that serves as a handle with a small hinged metal tooth that folds out. Military land forces when fresh food or packaged unprepared food prepared in mess halls or field kitchens was not possible or not available and when a survival ration k ration or d ration was insufficient development began in 1938 with the first rations being field tested in 1940 and. Originally designed for and distributed in the k ration it was later included in the c ration. My dad was a vietnam era marine and he is the one that taught me about the p 38.

See all 25 positive reviews 69camaro. Contents show design the p 38 is known as a john wayne by the. The p 38 had all of those things going for it the p 38 acquired its infamous nomenclature from the 38 punctures around the c ration can required for opening and the boast that it performed with. Originally designed for and distributed in the k ration it was later included in the c ration as of 2020 it is still in production and sold on a worldwide market.

I have had one for years 40 at least. I have had a c ration can opener on my key chain since i used it for real in the marine corps. 2 pack p 38 c ration can opener. Any serviceman from the c rations era remembers the p38 can opener.

Add to wish list. John wayne can openers. The p 38 also known as a john wayne by the united states marine corps was developed in 1942. The c ration or type c ration was a prepared and canned wet combat ration intended to be issued to u s.

Free shipping for many products. As of 2013 it is still in production and sold on a worldwide market. 5 25 free shipping. The p 38 developed in 1942 is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the united states armed forces from world war ii to the 1980s.

5 0 out of 5 stars useful. At work they keep. It is a small can opener issued in the canned field rations of the united states armed forces from world war ii to the 1980s.