Here is one for the old timers--- Hoo-AH The P-38 can Opener.. Click to order by Paypal--- Even though the pay will charge up to 6.75 for shipping we will refund the cost-- Shipping on 8 is $2.00 shipping on one is $1.00

This 1-1/2 inch stamped metal tool that was developed to open C-Ration cans in only 30 days in the Summer of 1942 by the Subsistence Research Laboratory in Chicago.

It's official designation is 'P-38 Can Opener, Key Type', but the P-38 supposedly acquired it's namefrom the 38 punctures required to open a C-Ration can. It's also known by many as a "John Wayne".

     $1.00 each

    8 for $6.00    

P-38's were issued in cases of C- rations in this little brown paper with instructions on how to use it. These Can Opener's do not come packaged.

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Friday, April 28, 2006 02:00:57 PM