76mm Bore Brush Holder – U.S. Military Issue Cleaning Tool
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76mm Bore Brush Holder – U.S. Military Issue Cleaning Tool
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This listing features an authentic 76mm Bore Brush Holder, a crucial maintenance component used by the U.S. military to secure bore brushes during routine cleaning of 76mm caliber tank guns and artillery barrels. Designed to attach securely to sectional cleaning rods, this holder allowed crews to conduct proper barrel maintenance in both field and depot settings.
The 76mm caliber played a key role in U.S. armored operations from World War II through the early Cold War period. This brush holder was primarily issued with cleaning kits for weapons such as the M1 76mm tank gun—a high-velocity weapon mounted on later variants of the M4 Sherman as well as on the M18 Hellcat tank destroyer and early M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks. Regular cleaning and inspection were essential to preserving barrel life and maintaining battlefield reliability.
Historical Context
The transition to 76mm guns during World War II addressed the growing threat of heavily armored German tanks. The M1 76mm gun offered higher muzzle velocity and better armor penetration than its 75mm predecessor. Maintenance equipment like this bore brush holder ensured that U.S. and Allied crews could keep these weapons operational in all conditions—dust, mud, snow, and combat fouling included.
Bore brush holders were part of standard cleaning kits used by armor crews and ordnance personnel. Their robust construction and threaded ends allowed for fast attachment to rods and secure mounting of bore brushes to scrape fouling, carbon, and debris from the rifled barrel interior.
Product Details
- Item: Bore Brush Holder
- Caliber: 76mm
- Compatibility: M1 76mm gun (used on Sherman tanks, M18, M41), and other 76mm artillery systems
- Function: Connects sectional cleaning rods to bore brushes for internal barrel cleaning
- Condition: U.S. Military Surplus – Good condition, fully functional
- Era of Use: WWII through Cold War (1940s–1960s)
- Bore Brush Not included (Sold Separately)
Ideal For:
- Restorers of 76 mm-equipped tanks and guns
- Ordnance collectors and reenactors
- Maintenance displays and historical dioramas
- Military museums and armored vehicle exhibits
- Functional use with compatible bore brush systems
This is a genuine piece of U.S. tank and artillery maintenance gear, built to last and ready for display or use. Whether you’re maintaining a historic vehicle or curating an ordnance collection, this 76mm bore brush holder adds both function and authenticity.
Approx length 5", Approx width 3", Approx height 3", Approx weight 3lbs.
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