Description
20-mm Repositioner M17 Pin Latch Assembly
The 20-mm Repositioner M17 Pin Latch Assembly is a U.S. military replacement latch component identified by FSN 1005-730-7773-A094. It was supplied for the M17 20-mm cartridge repositioner, a hand-operated ammunition-support machine used to align cartridges accurately in disintegrating 20-mm ammunition belts.
The M17 supported linked ammunition for the 20-mm Automatic Gun M3, 20-mm Aircraft Automatic Gun AN-M2, and 20-mm Aircraft Gun M24A1. Within that support machine, the 20-mm Repositioner M17 Pin Latch Assembly served as a mechanical latching and locking-pin component; it was not mounted directly on any of those guns.
Historical Significance
The M17 repositioner was specialized U.S. military support equipment used with linked 20-mm ammunition. Army documentation from the 1950s describes the M17 as a compact, hand-operated machine capable of working with belts assembled with M3, M7, M8, or M10 disintegrating links.
These link types connected the M17 to several aircraft-gun ammunition systems. M3, M7, and M8 links were associated with the 20-mm Gun M3; M7 and M8 linked belts were also used with the AN-M2. The M24A1 used M10 links through its M2E5 or M2E7 feed mechanism. The earlier M2 designation referred to the gun later designated AN-M2.
The original package is marked A-1A-1/61, a code consistent with January 1961 packaging. It also records purchase order 20-018-60-1757 and identifies Gar Wood Industries of Wayne, Michigan.
What This Item Is and Does
The 20-mm Repositioner M17 Pin Latch Assembly is a stepped cylindrical metal component with a larger body and a narrower projecting pin. Its mechanical form allows it to act as a latching or locking element within the M17 repositioner while the machine supported linked 20-mm ammunition belts.
The military package identifies the contents as “PIN LATCH ASSY.” and specifies a quantity of one each. The FSN and package nomenclature apply to the offered component rather than to the complete M17 machine.
Key Features
- Original U.S. military replacement pin-latch assembly
- Federal Stock Number: 1005-730-7773-A094
- Package nomenclature: PIN LATCH ASSY.
- Quantity: 1 each
- Identified application: 20-mm Repositioner M17
- Associated ammunition systems: 20-mm Gun M3, AN-M2 and M24A1
- Supported cartridge links: M3, M7, M8 and M10
- Repositioner component—not a gun-mounted part
- Dark-finished stepped cylindrical metal construction
- Package marked Gar Wood Industries, Wayne, Michigan
- Purchase order: 20-018-60-1757
- Package code: A-1A-1/61
- Packed by Kennelly & Sisman Co.
Why This Item Matters
The 20-mm Repositioner M17 Pin Latch Assembly is an identifiable service component from a specialized ammunition-support machine associated with the M3, AN-M2 and M24A1 aircraft-gun ammunition systems. Its labeled preservation package, traceable FSN, contractor information and visible original component make it useful for an M17 restoration, military ordnance-support collection or technical display.
About This Item
The offered 20-mm Repositioner M17 Pin Latch Assembly is one U.S. military replacement component for the M17 20-mm cartridge repositioner. The M17 processed linked ammunition belts associated with the 20-mm Gun M3, AN-M2 and M24A1, but this pin-latch assembly belonged to the repositioner rather than mounting on those weapons.
The preservation wrapper has been opened for inspection, and the photographed metal component retains its dark finish with visible storage marks. The original wrapper shows age-related staining and soiling.
The package label reads FSN 1005-730-7773-A094, PIN LATCH ASSY. and 1 EA. It also bears the Gar Wood Industries name, Wayne, Michigan location, purchase order 20-018-60-1757, package code A-1A-1/61 and Kennelly & Sisman Co. packing identification.
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Ideal For
- M17 20-mm repositioner restoration or maintenance displays
- M3, AN-M2 and M24A1 aircraft-armament support displays
- U.S. military ammunition-support equipment collections
- Ordnance tooling and small-parts reference collections
- Educational exhibits illustrating linked-ammunition support equipment
Approx length 1", Approx width 0.5", Approx height 0.5", Approx weight 0.1lbs.
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