105mm M735 Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer Round with Steel Casing
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105mm M735 APFSDS-T Replica Round
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This 105mm M735 APFSDS-T replica round is a full-size representation of one of the most important U.S. tank rounds of the Cold War era. Built using an original steel cartridge casing and a carefully reproduced projectile assembly, this piece captures the distinctive look of the M735 Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer round used with the 105mm M68 tank gun. It is an excellent display piece for collectors, museums, armored vehicle restorations, and anyone building a historically correct U.S. tank ammunition display.
The M735 was a major step forward in U.S. 105mm anti-armor ammunition. Developed as a kinetic-energy penetrator round, it used a sub-caliber fin-stabilized dart carried in a sabot rather than relying on explosive filler. That gave U.S. tank crews improved long-range armor penetration compared to earlier APDS-style ammunition. In service, the M735 became closely associated with the M68 105mm gun on M60-series tanks and early 105mm-armed M1 Abrams tanks, making it one of the defining armor-piercing rounds of the 1970s and early 1980s.
The M735 APFSDS-T Round
The M735 belongs to the family of Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer ammunition. In practical terms, that means the live round was designed around a slender, high-velocity penetrator supported by a lightweight sabot that separated after leaving the muzzle, allowing the dart to continue to the target with minimal drag. The finned projectile gave the round its characteristic modern anti-tank appearance and marked the shift from earlier full-bore and APDS projectiles to the long-rod penetrator concept that would dominate later tank ammunition.
For collectors, the M735 is especially significant because it represents the early U.S. move into modern APFSDS-T technology. It belongs in any serious display of M60, M68, or early Abrams ammunition, and it is one of the most recognizable 105mm anti-armor rounds of the Cold War period.
About This Specific Replica Round
This replica has been built with close attention to the construction details that give the M735 its unmistakable profile.
- Original Steel Cartridge Casing
The round uses an original steel cartridge casing, giving the completed display an authentic military base component rather than a reproduction shell. - 3D-Printed Sabot and Obturating Ring
The sabot and obturating ring are 3D printed from original patterns, allowing the finished round to closely match the profile and geometry of the service projectile assembly. - In-House CNC-Machined Components
The sabot retaining ring, penetrator, and fin are all CNC machined in our in-house machine shop from 6061 aluminum. This gives the replica a clean, precise appearance while keeping the assembly fully inert and suitable for display. - Stainless Steel Hardware
The sabot retaining ring is mounted using stainless steel hardware, adding durability and a clean finished look to the completed projectile assembly. - Full-Size Display Configuration
Once assembled, the round presents the correct overall visual character of the M735 APFSDS-T, making it an excellent fit for tank ammunition displays, ordnance collections, and armored vehicle restorations.
Condition and Display Use
This item is a replica display round built from mixed original and newly manufactured components. It is intended for display, education, and collection use only. There is no live primer, no propellant, no explosive filler, and no functional energetic components of any kind.
Why This Piece Matters
The M735 is one of the key transitional rounds in U.S. tank ammunition history. It sits between earlier armor-piercing discarding sabot ammunition and the later, more advanced long-rod penetrators that followed. For collectors focused on M60 tanks, M68 gun systems, or early Abrams-era ammunition, it is an important round to have represented in the collection.
This replica is especially useful because it shows the distinctive construction of the M735 in a safe, display-ready format while preserving the look of the original service round.
Ideal For
This round is a strong fit for:
- M60-series tank displays
- 105mm M68 gun ammunition collections
- Early M1 Abrams displays
- Museum and educational exhibits on Cold War tank ammunition
- Collectors of U.S. anti-armor ordnance and kinetic-energy penetrator rounds
Casing will have small dents or dings.
Approx length 38", Approx width 6", Approx height 6", Approx weight 15lbs.
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