Cam Aligning Tool for 106mm M40 Recoilless Rifle
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Cam Aligning Tool for 106mm M40 Recoilless Rifle
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This is a newly manufactured Cam Aligning Tool designed for the 106mm M40 Recoilless Rifle, specifically developed to assist in the proper installation and alignment of the elevation/traverse cam; the cam was used in conjunction with the M8C .50 caliber spotting rifle. This high-quality tool is a must-have for armorers, restorers, and collectors working with this legendary anti-tank platform.
Historical Context
The M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle was one of the most effective man-portable anti-tank weapons of the Cold War. Introduced in the 1950s and fielded by U.S. and allied forces into the 1980s, the M40 was mounted on tripods, jeeps (notably the M151 MUTT), and even light armored vehicles. Its innovative recoilless design allowed for significant firepower without the need for heavy recoil-absorbing mechanisms.
To increase first-round hit probability, the M40 was paired with the M8C spotting rifle, a .50 caliber rifle mounted above the main tube that fired special tracer rounds matched ballistically to the 106mm HEAT or HEP round. Proper alignment of the M8C with the main gun's elevation and traverse system was critical.
This precision-machined reproduction tool replicates the original function, allowing users to install or remove the traverse/elevation cam just as armorers would have done during field service or depot maintenance.
Product Details
- Item: Cam Aligning Tool (New Manufacture)
- Application: M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle / M8C Spotting Rifle alignment system
- Function: Assists with proper installation and removal of traverse/elevation cam
- Condition: New – precision machined in the USA
- Use: Restoration, sighting calibration, instructional reference
Ideal For:
- 106mm M40 Recoilless Rifle restoration specialists
- Firearms and military ordnance collectors
- Armorer's tool kits and technical demonstrations
- Military museums or instructional displays
Ensure the proper setup of your M8C spotting rifle system with this professionally crafted cam aligning tool, an essential component for restoring one of the most iconic recoilless rifle systems of the 20th century.
Approx length 3", Approx width 1.5", Approx height 1.5", Approx weight .5lbs.
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