Description
Add a specialized piece of Cold War self-propelled artillery hardware to your collection with this 105mm M49 Howitzer Cannon Stop Assembly, identified by Part Number 7995507 and NSN 1015-00-799-5507. This is a U.S. military-surplus ordnance component associated with the 105mm M49 howitzer cannon and related artillery support equipment.
Historical Significance
The 105mm M49 howitzer is closely associated with the M52 self-propelled howitzer, an early Cold War tracked artillery vehicle. The M52 used the 105mm M49 howitzer in the M85 turret mount, giving the Army a mobile, armored fire-support platform for the post-Korean War artillery modernization period.
The M49 and M85 mount combination represented the Army’s shift toward self-propelled artillery systems that could move with armored and mechanized forces. Instead of relying only on towed field pieces, systems like the M52 gave artillery crews tracked mobility, protected crew space, and turret-mounted fire support.
This Stop Assembly represents the component-level hardware behind that larger system. It is not a complete howitzer, cannon, mount, or ammunition item. It is a part-numbered ordnance component tied to the mechanical support side of the M49 cannon family.
The M49 Howitzer and M85 Mount Connection
The M49 was supported by dedicated Army maintenance literature. TM 9-1015-211-34 is documented as the field maintenance manual for the 105mm Howitzer M49 and 105mm Howitzer Mount M85, written for Ordnance maintenance personnel performing work beyond normal using-organization support.
That makes this part especially relevant for collectors interested in:
- 105mm M49 Howitzer components
- M52 self-propelled howitzer reference collections
- M85 howitzer mount documentation
- Cold War artillery hardware
- U.S. Army ordnance maintenance parts
- tracked self-propelled artillery displays
Known Identification Details
- Item: 105mm M49 Howitzer Cannon Stop Assembly
- Part Number: 7995507
- NSN: 1015-00-799-5507
- Federal Supply Class: 1015 – Guns, 75mm through 125mm
- Associated System: 105mm M49 Howitzer Cannon
- Associated Mount: M85 Howitzer Mount
- Associated Vehicle Family: M52 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
- Item Type: U.S. military-surplus artillery component
- Included Item: Stop assembly only, unless otherwise shown or stated
Because artillery components can vary by model, mount, production revision, and depot modification, buyers should confirm compatibility using the correct Army parts manual or technical documentation before use in any restoration project.
Why This Part Matters
The M49 howitzer and M85 mount were part of the Army’s early Cold War self-propelled artillery development. The complete weapon system depended on many individual assemblies, stops, retainers, shafts, pins, housings, mounts, and control components to function as a field artillery platform.
This Stop Assembly helps preserve the support and maintenance history behind that system. It is a traceable, part-numbered ordnance component tied to a specific artillery family, giving it more value than an unidentified surplus hardware piece.
It pairs well with M52 self-propelled howitzer manuals, M49 cannon references, M85 mount documentation, 105mm artillery displays, Cold War field artillery collections, and U.S. Army ordnance component displays.
About This Stop Assembly
This listing is for one 105mm M49 Howitzer Cannon Stop Assembly, identified by P/N 7995507 and NSN 1015-00-799-5507.
This listing is for the stop assembly only unless otherwise stated. No complete howitzer, cannon, breech assembly, turret mount, vehicle, ammunition, tools, 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 stop assembly is a strong fit for:
- 105mm M49 Howitzer collectors
- M52 self-propelled howitzer reference collections
- M85 howitzer mount displays
- Cold War artillery collectors
- U.S. Army ordnance component collections
- military-surplus artillery parts collectors
- museum and archival ordnance exhibits
Approx length 6", Approx width 3", Approx height 2", Approx weight 4.5lbs.
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