Description
Add a specialized piece of U.S. Army 105mm field artillery hardware to your collection with this 105mm M101 Howitzer Latch Assembly, identified by Part Number 6167214 and NSN 1015-00-616-7214. This is a part-numbered military-surplus component associated with the 105mm M101 / M101A1 howitzer family, one of the best-known American light howitzers of the World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Cold War periods.
Public manual text for the M101A1 identifies P/N 6167214 as a Lower Strut Latch component. The same manual notes that the M101 used the M2A1 carriage, while the M101A1 used the M2A2 carriage, with the basic operation of the two models remaining similar.
Historical Significance
The 105mm M101 Howitzer was one of the most important U.S. light field artillery pieces of the 20th century. It was widely used for infantry support and remained in service long after World War II because of its reliability, mobility, and practical battlefield performance.
The M101A1 fired 105mm semi-fixed ammunition and had a maximum range of about 12,330 yards / 11,270 meters, making it a dependable support weapon for field artillery units. The system’s split-trail carriage, hydropneumatic recoil system, and horizontal sliding-wedge breech helped define the classic American 105mm towed howitzer layout.
This latch assembly represents the support-hardware side of that artillery system. It is not the cannon, carriage, or ammunition. It is one of the individual components that helped make the howitzer’s carriage and related assemblies function as a complete field weapon.
The M101 Howitzer Connection
The M101 / M101A1 served across multiple generations of U.S. and allied artillery use. It is strongly associated with World War II field artillery, Korean War fire support, Vietnam War artillery positions, National Guard service, and postwar allied military aid.
This part is especially relevant for collectors interested in:
- 105mm M101 Howitzer components
- M101A1 Howitzer carriage hardware
- M2A1 and M2A2 carriage reference collections
- U.S. Army field artillery restoration projects
- World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War artillery displays
- part-numbered military-surplus ordnance components
Known Identification Details
- Item: 105mm M101 Howitzer Latch Assembly
- Public Manual Component Reference: Lower Strut Latch
- Part Number: 6167214
- NSN: 1015-00-616-7214
- Federal Supply Class: 1015 – Guns, 75mm through 125mm
- Associated Equipment: 105mm M101 / M101A1 Howitzer family
- Associated Carriage References: M2A1 / M2A2 carriage family
- Item Type: U.S. military-surplus artillery hardware component
- Included Item: Latch assembly only, unless otherwise shown or stated
FSC 1015 covers guns from 75mm through 125mm and includes items such as breech mechanisms, mounts, and rammers, which places this component in the correct large-caliber weapons support category.
Because artillery components can vary by carriage model, parts-list revision, depot modification, and vehicle or weapon configuration, buyers using this item for restoration should verify P/N 6167214 and NSN 1015-00-616-7214 against their applicable technical manual, parts list, and howitzer configuration before installation.
Why This Part Matters
The M101 Howitzer earned its reputation through decades of service as a reliable 105mm field artillery system. Hardware components like this latch assembly help preserve the mechanical support story behind the larger weapon.
For collectors and restorers, part-numbered components are especially useful because they connect directly to military parts documentation. This latch assembly fits well with M101 Howitzer manuals, 105mm artillery displays, M101A1 carriage reference collections, field artillery restoration projects, and U.S. Army ordnance component collections.
About This Latch Assembly
This listing is for one 105mm M101 Howitzer Latch Assembly, identified by P/N 6167214 and NSN 1015-00-616-7214.
This listing is for the latch assembly only unless otherwise stated. No complete howitzer, cannon, carriage, strut assembly, tools, mounting hardware, ammunition, storage case, manual, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
This item is intended for collection, display, restoration reference, historical research, or military surplus parts study.
Ideal For
This latch assembly is a strong fit for:
- 105mm M101 Howitzer collectors
- M101A1 restoration-reference projects
- World War II and Korean War artillery displays
- Vietnam War field artillery collections
- U.S. Army ordnance component collectors
- military-surplus artillery parts collections
- museum and archival ordnance exhibits
Approx length 5", Approx width 3.5", Approx height 4", Approx weight 3lbs.
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