90mm M41 Gun Breech Closing Spring Piston for M48 Tank
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90mm M41 Gun Breech Closing Spring Piston
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90mm M41 Gun Breech Closing Spring Piston – M48 Patton Tank Component (For Sale)
NSN: 1015-00-723-7776 | FSN: 1015-723-7776 | P/N: 7237776
Original U.S. Military Surplus – Rare Armored Vehicle Ordnance Part
This is an authentic Breech Closing Spring Piston used in the 90mm M41 gun, the standard tank gun mounted on the M48 Patton main battle tank during the Cold War era. Manufactured to strict U.S. military specifications, this hard-to-find component is listed under National Stock Number 1015-00-723-7776, Federal Stock Number 1015-723-7776, and Part Number 7237776.
This piston played a critical role in the breech mechanism of the M41 gun, helping to cycle and close the breech after the firing of a round. It ensured reliable loading and firing—vital to tank crews during both training and combat situations.
Historical Background – M41 Gun on the M48 Patton Tank
The M41 90mm gun served as the primary armament for the M48 Patton series, which became the backbone of U.S. and NATO armored forces during the 1950s and 1960s. The M48 saw extensive service in Korea, Vietnam, and with numerous allied nations worldwide. The robust M41 gun offered effective armor-piercing capability and was respected for its accuracy and recoil management.
This breech spring piston may also have been used in earlier 90mm gun variants such as the M36, mounted on the M47 Patton, further increasing its historical and collectible significance. Both the M47 and M48 represented a technological evolution from WWII tank designs to modern armored warfare.
Product Details:
- Item: Breech Closing Spring Piston
- Compatible With: 90mm M41 Tank Gun (M48 Patton)
- Possible Additional Fitment: 90mm M36 Gun (M47 Patton)
- NSN: 1015-00-723-7776
- FSN: 1015-723-7776
- P/N: 7237776
- Condition: New Old Stock with light rust from storage
- Origin: U.S. Military Surplus
Ideal For:
- Armored vehicle restorations (M48, M47)
- U.S. tank museum and static displays
- Military parts collectors
- Cold War armored ordnance historians
- Spare parts for demil or replica tank weapon systems
Preserve the legacy of Cold War-era armored warfare with this rare and original U.S. tank component. Quantities are limited—add this 90mm M41 Gun Breech Closing Spring Piston to your collection or restoration inventory today.
Approx length 7", Approx width 3", Approx height 3", Approx weight 3.4lbs.
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