105mm M102 Straight Headless Pin for AC-130 Applications
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105mm M102 Straight Headless Pin for AC-130 Applications
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This new old stock 105mm M102 Straight Headless Pin is a genuine U.S. military surplus component designed for use with the 105mm M102 howitzer system, as adapted for airborne platforms like the AC-130 gunship. Identified by Part Number 8769510 and National Stock Number (NSN) 5315-00-073-0254, this precision-machined steel pin plays a critical role in securing components within the M102 artillery mount assembly, providing stable and durable retention under repeated high-recoil conditions.
The M102 howitzer has been a mainstay of U.S. artillery since the 1960s and was famously adapted for airborne use aboard the AC-130 Spectre gunship. On the AC-130, the M102 provided accurate and devastating firepower in close air support, interdiction, and force protection missions. This headless pin—used in the internal mounting or recoil assembly of the 105mm system—contributed to the reliable performance of one of the U.S. Air Force’s most fearsome platforms.
Product Specifications:
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Part Number: 8769510
NSN: 5315-00-073-0254
Application: Mounting/retention component for M102 howitzer in airborne configuration (AC-130)
Platform: AC-130 Spectre, AC-130U Spooky II, AC-130W Stinger II, and AC-130J Ghostrider variants
Historical Significance:
The AC-130’s adaptation of the M102 105mm howitzer offered unparalleled firepower from the sky, changing the game for ground support operations in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. This straight headless pin, while modest in size, was essential to the structural integrity and sustained firing capability of the M102 system during critical missions flown by the legendary Spectre gunship.
Ideal For:
– AC-130 or M102 artillery system restorations
– Aviation and military museums
– Historical weapons collectors
Add this authentic 105mm M102 Straight Headless Pin to your collection or restoration inventory and secure a tangible link to one of the most iconic airborne artillery systems ever deployed.
Approx length 3", Approx width .5", Approx height .5", Approx weight .2lbs.
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