This Light Source Remote Control for M1 Collimator is an invaluable artifact from the golden age of U.S. artillery innovation, reflecting the precision engineering that underpinned the success of mid-20th-century military operations. Whether for restoration, historical study, or display, it is a vital connection to the technology that defined an era
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Enhance your artillery restoration or collection with this Light Source Remote Control, part number 10553499, and National Stock Number 1240-01-066-6064. Specifically designed for the M1 Collimator, this component was an essential tool for maintaining the alignment and precision of various artillery systems, including examples:
105mm M101A1 Howitzer
105mm M102 Howitzer
155mm M114A1 Howitzer
175mm M107 Gun
8-inch M110 Howitzer
105mm M108 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Key Features:
Precision Alignment Tool: The remote control allows operators to manage the light source in the M1 Collimator with precision, ensuring accurate calibration of artillery sights. This was critical for maintaining targeting accuracy in field conditions.
Supports Multiple Artillery Systems: Used across a wide range of U.S. artillery, this remote control enabled efficient alignment for some of the most iconic and widely used field guns and howitzers in 20th-century military history.
Historical Significance:
The M1 Collimator was indispensable in the calibration of artillery systems during the Cold War and beyond. It provided a reliable means to ensure that fire control systems were correctly aligned for optimal performance in combat and training scenarios.
Artillery such as the M101A1 and M114A1 saw extensive use during World War II, Vietnam, and other conflicts, supported by precision tools like the M1 Collimator and its remote control.
With the ability to align artillery ranging from lightweight field guns to heavy self-propelled howitzers, this remote control showcases the engineering ingenuity that supported U.S. artillery dominance.
New Old Stock Condition: Preserved in its original, unused state, this remote control is a rare find for collectors, restorers, and military history enthusiasts.
Product Details:
Condition: New Old Stock, unused and well-preserved
Part Number: 10553499
NSN: 1240-01-066-6064
Compatibility: Specifically designed for the M1 Collimator used with the M101A1, M102, M114A1, M107, M110, and M108 artillery systems.
Collector’s Appeal: Perfect for artillery restorers, military historians, and collectors of vintage calibration equipment..
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