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The name "P38" is a slang term, and not an official name. The original P38 was the German 9mm Pistol (P) made in 1938 (38). The name was borrowed for the C-Ration opener. Still have mine on my dogtags!
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Which model of the walther p-38 adopted by the German military in 1939?
p38 model hp
Which model of the Walther P-38 was adopted by the German Military in 1939?
The model P38, there is no other model
Why is a can opener called a John Wayne?
This is the nickname of the military can opener P-38 that was used in both the K Rations and the C Rations from WWII to the 1980's. It is known as the "John Wayne" for it's dependability and toughness.
Can openerwhat is the military name for hand can opener?
The little handy can opener, used to open C Rations was called a P-38. Some say it takes 38 'puctures' around one C-ration can to open it.
How many Walther P38 manufactured for civilian issue slide marker Walther Mod p38?
MOD P-38 are reported starting with Serial 24093 and ending with 25812. Approximately 1800 were produced and all were marked Crown over N. This designates they were manufactured for commercial sale and not military use.
Value of a walther p38 serial no 8634 p?
100-1000 USD or so
What is a P 38 Luger worth?
although a P38 fires the same ammo as a Luger (9mm) it is not a Luger. It is a double action pistol that replaced the luger before wars end.......value of P38 can be checked by going to 'gunsamerica.com' and scroll or seek P38...................
What is the value of a Ruger P-38 pistol today?
Zero. Ruger never made the P38.
What does S P E R M stand for?
Social Political Economical Religious and Military.
What do you think P O T US stand for?
It's the military acronym for 'President of the United States.'
How can you find info about the p 38 cyq pistol?
Warren Buxton's book on the P38 are a good place to start
What is the value of a 1942 Walther P?
P what? P38, PP, PPK. Could be worth 100 dollars or could be worth 10000 dollars depending on EXACTLY what it is and condition.
