Description
Genuine U.S. Army Surplus – WWII and Korean War Era Field Artillery Component
Offered for sale is an original M2A1 / M2A2 Carriage Access Cover in new old stock (NOS) condition. This access panel was engineered for the 105mm M2 light towed howitzer system and its later carriage variants and is cataloged under FSN 1015-601-9055, NSN 5340-00-601-9055, and Part Number B19055. This part remains unused and preserved in very good surplus condition, ideal for artillery restoration projects or museum-quality display builds.
Historical Significance
The 105mm M2 Howitzer served as the backbone of U.S. field artillery from World War II through the Korean War, with the M2A1 and M2A2 carriages providing improvements in mobility, recoil absorption, and crew handling. These artillery pieces were known for their versatility, durability, and exceptional fire support capabilities. Deployed in both European and Pacific theaters and widely exported during the Cold War, the M2 series became one of the most produced and fielded howitzers in U.S. military history.
The carriage access covers protected critical internal mechanisms such as elevation and recoil components on the gun carriage. Its function was essential to maintaining operational reliability in harsh battlefield environments. As these guns transitioned out of active service, original spare parts like this access cover became increasingly rare.
Product Details
- Item: Carriage Access Cover
- Application: M2A1 / M2A2 Carriage, 105mm M2 Light Howitzer
- Condition: New Old Stock (NOS), unissued military surplus
- FSN: 1015-601-9055
- NSN: 5340-00-601-9055
- Part Number: B19055
- Era of Use: WWII, Korean War, early Cold War
Ideal For:
- 105mm M2/M2A1/M2A2 Howitzer restoration projects
- U.S. Army Artillery History collections
- WWII and Korean War vehicle or equipment displays
- Military surplus preservation
- Fire direction and maintenance tool kits
This NOS M2A1 / M2A2 Carriage Access Cover is an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of U.S. field artillery history—perfect for collectors, museums, or restorers committed to preserving authentic WWII-era ordnance equipment.
Approx length 6.5", Approx width 6.5", Approx height .1", Approx weight 1.7lbs.
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