Description
Add a strong piece of U.S. Army recoilless rifle history to your collection with this Technical Manual Change 1 for TM 9-1015-221-20P. This update covers the 106mm M40A2 and M40A4 Recoilless Rifles.
This is a Change 1 update for the original manual issued June 21, 1969. It is dated September 1971 and is listed with FSN 1015-133-8484 and FSN 1015-133-8485.
Historical Significance
The 106mm M40 recoilless rifle was used for direct fire support. It was often used against vehicles, bunkers, and field targets. The M40 system is also known for its .50 Cal M8C Spotting Gun, which helped the crew aim before firing the 106mm round.
This manual update fits well with Vietnam War, Cold War, and U.S. Army ordnance collections.
What This Change Covers
This change notice updated the parts manual for the M40A2 and M40A4 recoilless rifle system.
It is useful for:
- M40A2 rifle research
- M40A4 rifle research
- 106mm recoilless rifle parts study
- M8C spotting gun reference
- mount and tripod display work
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
Key Features
- Technical Manual Change 1
- Manual number: TM 9-1015-221-20P
- Covers the 106mm M40A2 Recoilless Rifle (FSN 1015-133-8484)
- Covers the 106mm M40A4 Recoilless Rifle (FSN 1015-133-8485)
- Dated September 1971
- Updates the original manual issued June 21, 1969
- Repair parts and special tools subject
- Strong Cold War and Vietnam War ordnance reference
Why This Manual Change Matters
The M40 recoilless rifle gave crews strong firepower without using a heavy tank gun. It could be used from mounts, vehicles, or tripod setups.
This Change 1 update helps preserve the parts and service record for the M40A2 and M40A4. It is a good match for 106mm recoilless rifle displays, M8C spotting gun parts, mount collections, and Army manual sets.
About This Manual Change
This listing is for Technical Manual Change 1 for TM 9-1015-221-20P, covering the 106mm M40A2 and M40A4 Recoilless Rifles, dated September 1971.
This listing is for the Change 1 update only unless stated otherwise. No complete base manual, rifle, spotting gun, mount, tripod, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M40A2 Recoilless Rifle collectors
- M40A4 Recoilless Rifle collectors
- 106mm recoilless rifle displays
- M8C Spotting Gun reference sets
- Vietnam War ordnance collections
- Cold War U.S. Army manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .1", Approx weight .1lbs.
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