M38A1 shovle

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M38A1 shovle

Post by GRAVEDIGGER » Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:59 am

Can someone post the dimension (how long) of the M38A1 underhood shovle.
Maybe post a picture.


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Re: M38A1 shovle

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:18 am

Here's a photo, it is the same spec shovel as WWII.
No matter how careful you install in in the M-38A1, it has a tendency to find a way to rattle.
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Re: M38A1 shovle

Post by GRAVEDIGGER » Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:45 pm

Thanks Ben

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Re: M38A1 shovle

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:17 am

The Stock No. for the GI Shovel is 41-S-3170
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Re: M38A1 shovle

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:46 am

Does your M-38A1 Shovel rattle?
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