Description
Add a strong Cold War U.S. armor reference to your collection with this reproduction Technical Manual TM 9-1000-250-35P. This manual covers the 90mm M41 Gun Cannon and the M87, M87A1, and 8733943 combination mounts, dated December 1968.
This is a reproduction manual, not an original 1968 government printing. It is ideal for collectors, researchers, display builders, and armor historians who want access to the technical reference material without relying on an original copy that may be difficult to find or too fragile for regular handling.
Historical Significance
The 90mm M41 Gun Cannon is closely tied to the M48 Patton tank family. The M48’s main armament was the 90mm M41/T139 gun, and Army Historical Foundation coverage notes that the M48 could carry up to 64 rounds of 90mm ammunition. The M48 series became one of the defining American tanks of the Cold War period.
The M41 90mm tank gun was the original main armament for the M48 series. It was able to fire the same ammunition as the M36 gun used on the M47 tank, while weighing less. It could fire multiple ammunition types, including HE-T, HEAT-T, canister, armor-piercing, HVAP-T, and smoke projectiles.
This makes the manual a great reference for the era of 90mm gun tanks, before later M48 upgrades moved toward 105mm armament. It fits directly into the story of Cold War armor development, Patton tank evolution, and the mechanical systems behind American tank firepower.
The M41 Gun and Combination Mounts
The collector value of this manual comes from its subject matter. It does not just cover the gun. It also covers the mount systems that made the gun part of a working tank turret.
The M87, M87A1, and 8733943 combination mounts are tied to M48-series configurations. AFV Database lists the 90mm Gun M41 with the M87 mount in the M48 and M48A1, the 8733943 mount in the M48A2, and the M87A1 mount in the M48A3.
That is the “cool factor” for armor collectors. This manual is connected to the fighting core of the early M48 Patton turret: the gun cannon, the mount, and the supporting parts system behind it.
What This Manual Covers
As a 35P technical manual, this publication is associated with the repair parts and special tools side of Army maintenance documentation. Reference listings for TM 9-1000-250-35P identify it as covering the 90mm gun and combination mounts for M48, M48A1, M48A2, M48A2C, and M48A3 tanks, with direct support, general support, and depot maintenance parts and tools context.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- 90mm M41 Gun Cannon documentation
- M87 combination mount reference
- M87A1 combination mount reference
- 8733943 combination mount research
- M48, M48A1, M48A2, M48A2C, and M48A3 tank reference libraries
- Cold War U.S. armor collections
- repair-parts and special-tools manual sets
- museum and archival reference collections
- Patton tank collectors and restoration researchers
Key Features
- Reproduction Technical Manual TM 9-1000-250-35P
- Covers the 90mm M41 Gun Cannon
- Covers M87, M87A1, and 8733943 combination mounts
- Dated December 1968
- Repair-parts and special-tools style technical manual
- Strong Cold War U.S. armor subject
- Connected to the M48 Patton tank family
- Useful reference for M48-series gun and turret mount research
- Great companion piece for Patton tank technical manual collections
- Ideal for collectors, museums, historians, and display builders
Why This Reproduction Manual Stands Out
Original technical manuals for Cold War tank systems are getting harder to find in clean, usable condition. A reproduction copy gives collectors a practical way to study the information while preserving any original manuals already in a collection.
This manual stands out because it focuses on the 90mm gun and mount system. That is the heart of the early M48 Patton’s firepower. For armor collectors, this is far more interesting than a general vehicle overview. It gets into the parts and support side of the gun system itself.
It pairs well with M48 Patton manuals, 90mm ammunition references, tank fire-control manuals, M87 mount documentation, and Cold War armor displays.
About This Manual
This listing is for a reproduction Technical Manual TM 9-1000-250-35P, covering the 90mm M41 Gun Cannon and M87, M87A1, and 8733943 Combination Mounts, dated December 1968.
This listing is for the reproduction manual only unless otherwise stated. No original government printing, tank, gun cannon, gun mount, ammunition, tools, repair parts, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This reproduction manual is a strong fit for:
- Cold War U.S. Army technical manual collections
- M48 Patton tank reference libraries
- 90mm M41 gun system collectors
- M87 and M87A1 mount research
- armor restoration and display projects
- U.S. Army ordnance publication collections
- museum and archival reference libraries
- collectors of reproduction military technical manuals
- serious Patton tank and Cold War armor historians
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height 1", Approx weight 2.5lbs.
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