NEW P-38 Can Opener US MADE! Original Shelby Co US Military Must have item

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You are purchasing one (1) P-38 can opener, US Made by Shelby Co.
The P-38 works very well and takes up very little space. I recommend having one on your keyring, in your glovebox, on a lanyard attached to your Backpack, and in your first aid kit.  The hole in the opener is great for hanging on a chain around your neck or on your keyring in your pocket.  Don't miss this real deal historical item, American made steel.
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 1980's. 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 worldwide.
The P-38 is known as a "
John Wayne
" by the United States Marine Corps, because of its toughness and dependability. The can opener 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 to pierce the can lid.
A notch just under the hinge point keeps the opener hooked around the rim of the can as the device is "walked" around to cut the lid out.  The handle portion can also double as a makeshift flat-blade screwdriver, with limited ability because of the rather soft sheet metal used.
P-38s are no longer used for individual rations by the United States Armed Forces, as canned C-rations were replaced by MRE rations in the 1980s, packed in plastic pouches. However, they are still seen in disaster recovery efforts and have been handed out alongside canned food by rescue organizations, both in America and abroad (ie: Afghanistan, Iraq, and more).
NOTE:  One or two items will ship in a **Plain White Business Size Envelope**
This item is a tool, not a piece of artwork. Although our openers are brand new, unused items, they may have small scuffs or blemishes due to being stored in bulk.
Please be sure this is an item you want to purchase
before
bidding on our auction.
This item comes from a smoke free home. This item is sold as is, there is no return or refund on this item. We are not experts, but we describe items we sell to the best of our ability. Please keep in mind that everyone may have a different perception of the quality or condition of a given item. Please ask all questions or request more pictures by email BEFORE bidding.
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