This 155mm M114 Howitzer Rod Assembly, identified by NSN 1025-00-622-3603, is a specialized military-surplus component associated with the M114 155mm medium towed howitzer. NSN references identify 1025-00-622-3603 as a Rod Assembly, with related parts listings also showing 6223603 as the associated part number for this item.

This listing is especially notable because it is the only one available. Original artillery support components can be difficult to locate individually, especially for collectors, restorers, museums, and military-surplus buyers working with part-numbered or NSN-identified howitzer components.

The M114 155mm howitzer has a long service history. U.S. Army and Rock Island Arsenal sources note that the weapon was first designed in 1939, produced beginning in 1941, entered service during World War II as the M1, and was later redesignated M114 after an Army numbering-system reorganization. The M114 also served as a standard 155mm howitzer during the Korean War and Vietnam War periods.

The 155mm M114 Howitzer Rod Assembly

The Rod Assembly belongs to the broader family of artillery support components, howitzer replacement parts, ordnance hardware, and military-surplus field equipment. As a part identified by NSN 1025-00-622-3603, it is tied to the supply and maintenance side of heavy artillery equipment rather than being a complete weapon system.

Components like this were part of the larger technical and logistical support structure behind the 155mm M114 Howitzer. While the howitzer itself is the most recognizable item, its service life depended on many individual assemblies, covers, plates, rods, brackets, and mechanical support parts. These pieces helped keep artillery systems documented, maintained, repaired, and supported through official military supply channels.

For collectors, this gives the rod assembly added appeal. It represents the working support side of field artillery history and fits especially well in collections focused on M114 howitzer parts, 155mm artillery components, U.S. Army ordnance equipment, military maintenance hardware, and government-surplus artillery parts.

What This Rod Assembly Supports

As a 155mm M114 Howitzer Rod Assembly, this item is best understood as an original support component for a larger artillery system. It is not a complete howitzer, not ammunition, and not an explosive item. It is a military-surplus component identified by its National Stock Number for collection, restoration, reference, or display use.

In practical collecting and display terms, a component like this is especially relevant for:

M114 155mm howitzer parts collections
artillery restoration and reference projects
military-surplus ordnance component displays
museum exhibits on field artillery support systems
U.S. Army maintenance and supply-system collections
collectors of NSN-marked or NSN-identified military hardware

That makes this rod assembly useful not only as a collectible part, but also as a reference item for anyone studying how large artillery systems were supported through individual replacement components and supply-cataloged assemblies.

Historical and Technical Interest

The M114 155mm medium towed howitzer is one of the most recognizable American artillery systems of the mid-20th century. Rock Island Arsenal notes that more than 10,000 M114 howitzers were assembled there from 1941 through 1953, with the carriage and recoil mechanisms produced in-house. That long production and service history created a large ecosystem of associated parts, assemblies, manuals, tools, and maintenance components.

For collectors and historians, this rod assembly is especially relevant to subjects such as:

155mm M114 Howitzer components
U.S. Army field artillery parts
World War II and postwar artillery support equipment
Korean War and Vietnam War artillery history
ordnance maintenance and supply documentation
NSN-identified military surplus hardware
Rock Island Arsenal artillery production history

Because this is a specific rod assembly rather than a common display item, it adds focused depth to a collection. It helps represent the small but important components that supported major artillery systems throughout their service lives.

About This Rod Assembly

This listing is for one 155mm M114 Howitzer Rod Assembly, identified by NSN 1025-00-622-3603. Related parts-index references list this item as a Rod Assembly, with 6223603 appearing as the associated part number in howitzer-parts listings.

It is especially well suited for:

M114 155mm howitzer parts collectors
U.S. Army artillery component collections
military-surplus ordnance displays
museum and archival reference use
restoration projects requiring original-style support components
collectors of NSN-identified military hardware
field artillery historians and researchers

This listing is for the rod assembly only unless otherwise stated. No complete howitzer, ammunition, tools, manuals, mounting hardware, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.

Why This Rod Assembly Matters

Many military collectibles focus on complete weapons, vehicles, helmets, uniforms, or manuals. This item represents a different but equally important category: the individual components that kept major military equipment documented, maintained, and supported.

For collectors, it is a specialized artillery component with a clear M114 155mm Howitzer association. For restorers, it may help complete or support a larger howitzer-related project. For museums and displays, it helps explain the behind-the-scenes maintenance and supply system that supported heavy artillery from World War II into the Cold War period.

Because this is the only one available, it is a strong opportunity for anyone needing an original 155mm M114 Howitzer Rod Assembly identified by NSN 1025-00-622-3603.

Ideal For

This rod assembly is a strong fit for:

155mm M114 Howitzer parts collections
U.S. Army field artillery displays
ordnance component and surplus hardware collections
World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Cold War artillery exhibits
museum and archival reference libraries
restoration and completion projects
collectors of NSN-marked or NSN-identified military components
buyers looking for the only available 155mm M114 rod assembly

Approx length 10", Approx width 2", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.

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