Description
Add a real piece of U.S. armored vehicle optics history to your collection with this M17 Periscope for the M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier. This item is marked with Part Number 7043549 and FSN 6650-704-3549.
Condition Note
The glass is not intact and is cracked. This item is best used for display, parts study, restoration reference, or repair. It is not being sold as a ready-to-use optical unit.
Historical Significance
The M113A1 APC was a key U.S. tracked armored vehicle during the Vietnam War and Cold War years. It carried troops and helped protect them in the field.
The M17 Periscope helped the crew see outside the vehicle while staying under armor. This made it an important part of driving, movement, and safe vehicle use.
Manual Reference
The technical manual for this item is TM 9-6650-213-35P.
This manual covers repair parts and special tools for the M17 Periscope at higher support levels.
Key Details
- Item: M17 Periscope
- Part Number: 7043549
- FSN: 6650-704-3549
- NSN: 6650-00-704-3549
- Vehicle Use: M113A1 APC
- Manual: TM 9-6650-213-35P
- Condition: Glass is cracked and not intact
- Use: Display, parts, repair, or restoration reference
Why This Item Matters
The M17 Periscope was part of the M113A1 crew’s view system. It helped crew members see from inside the armored vehicle.
Even with cracked glass, this periscope is a good item for collectors who want real military optics tied to a known vehicle and manual.
About This Item
This listing is for one M17 Periscope for the M113A1 APC, P/N 7043549, FSN 6650-704-3549.
This listing is for the periscope only unless stated otherwise. No APC, mount, tools, manual, storage case, or extra parts are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M113A1 APC collectors
- U.S. armored vehicle displays
- Military optics collections
- Vietnam War vehicle displays
- Cold War APC collections
- Restoration reference sets
- Museum and archive displays
Approx length 9.5", Approx width 8", Approx height 3", Approx weight 7lbs.
Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item's general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better, or worse, condition than was shown in the pictures.
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