This new old stock 20mm M24A1 Gas Cylinder Plug is an authentic U.S. military spare part designed for use with the M24A1 automatic aircraft cannon, a variant of the M24 cannon series employed on several Cold War-era U.S. aircraft. Manufactured to exacting military specifications, this gas cylinder plug (Part Number 7238319, NSN 5365-00-723-8319) is an essential component in the gas-operated firing system of the M24A1, ensuring proper cycling and reliability during sustained automatic fire.

The M24A1 20mm cannon was part of the post-World War II evolution of U.S. aerial armament and was fielded in limited roles during the Korean War and early Cold War period. It represents an important step in the development of high-rate-of-fire automatic weapons for jet-powered aircraft and other rapid-delivery platforms. The gas cylinder plug forms a key part of the recoil and gas regulation system, helping maintain safe and consistent pressure during operation.

Product Details:

Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Part Number: 7238319
NSN: 5365-00-723-8319
Weapon Compatibility: 20mm M24A1 Automatic Cannon

Historical Context:

The 20mm M24A1 was developed as an aircraft-mounted automatic cannon during the transitional period from piston-engine to jet-engine aircraft. It was designed for high-speed aircraft that demanded rapid-fire armament with reliable cycling mechanisms. Though eventually supplanted by more advanced weapons like the M39 and M61 Vulcan, the M24A1 served as a bridge between WWII-era designs and modern air-to-air and air-to-ground systems. This gas cylinder plug is a seldom-seen part of that historic lineage.

Ideal For:

Restorers of 20mm M24A1 aircraft cannons
Collectors of Cold War-era U.S. military aviation ordnance
Armorer inventories for static display or educational restoration
Military surplus dealers or component resellers
Aviation museums or historical weapon system exhibits

Secure your piece of Cold War aviation history with this genuine NOS 20mm M24A1 Gas Cylinder Plug—a critical component for any serious restoration or historically accurate aircraft weapon system display.

Approx length .5", Approx width .3", Approx height .3", Approx weight .1lbs.

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