looking for big P-38 from T Rats

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looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by kration » Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:28 pm

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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by Amelieee1 » Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:34 pm

Pretty sure this is a p51
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by Militaryration_guy » Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:02 am

koreyyy1 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:34 pm
 Pretty sure this is a p51
I belive that a p51 is longer than that
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by Uncle Mike » Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:51 am

koreyyy1 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:34 pm
 Pretty sure this is a p51
Hi, the p38 is an 1.5 inches (38mm) and the P51 is 2 inches (51mm). The p38 has one rib while P51 has two. Both are available on Amazon just get the US made, usually marked Shelby, regards, Mike
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by Uncle Mike » Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:49 am

Hi, here's a picture, Mike
P38 vs P51.jpg
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by kration » Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:49 pm

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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by Smitty » Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:55 pm

I’d look for actual issue P-51s. I’ve seen some folks say the cheap knock-offs don’t last long. Likely soft metal. My original P-38 has cracked many a tuna can in the past year and isn’t slowing down.
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by housil » Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:27 am

I´m carrying my P-38 since 1982 on my keyring until today. Only saw a P-51 once, it came with the T-18s/UGRs.
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by Amelieee1 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:34 am

housil wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:27 am
 I´m carrying my P-38 since 1982 on my keyring until today. Only saw a P-51 once, it came with the T-18s/UGRs.
The old 1950s-1993 british GS rations carried a can opener identical to a P51, but it was just called "can opener"
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Re: looking for big P-38 from T Rats

Post by M R Eedy » Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:40 am

Wounder why the usa didnt think of that calling somthing by its name 🤔🤔
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