Description
Add a useful piece of U.S. Army mortar history to your collection with this Technical Manual Change 3 for TM 9-1015-200-12. This update covers the 81mm M29 and M29A1 mortars.
This is a Change 3 update for the original manual issued April 12, 1971. It is not the full base manual.
Historical Significance
The M29 and M29A1 81mm mortars gave troops close fire support from cover. The base manual is listed for the M29 Mortar, FSN 1015-840-1836, and the M29A1 Mortar, FSN 1015-999-7794.
The M29A1 is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle fire weapon. It uses a cannon assembly, bipod assembly, and baseplate.
What This Change Covers
This change notice updated the Army’s manual for the 81mm M29 and M29A1 mortars.
It is useful for:
- M29 mortar manual sets
- M29A1 mortar research
- 81mm mortar displays
- Vietnam War-era field gear
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
Army manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual Change 3
- Manual number: TM 9-1015-200-12
- Covers the 81mm M29 Mortar (FSN 1015-840-1836)
- Covers the 81mm M29A1 Mortar (FSN 1015-999-7794)
- Dated June 1974
- Updates the original manual issued April 12, 1971
- Good reference for 81mm mortar collectors
Why This Manual Change Matters
The 81mm mortar was an important infantry support weapon. It helped mortar crews reach targets that rifles and machine guns could not.
This Change 3 update helps complete the manual record for the M29 and M29A1. It pairs well with 81mm mortar displays, mortar sight units, Vietnam War field gear, and U.S. Army manual libraries.
About This Manual Change
This listing is for Technical Manual Change 3 for TM 9-1015-200-12, covering the 81mm M29 and M29A1 Mortars, dated June 1974.
This listing is for the Change 3 update only unless stated otherwise. No complete base manual, mortar, tube, bipod, baseplate, sight, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M29 Mortar collectors
- M29A1 Mortar collectors
- Vietnam War infantry displays
- 81mm mortar reference sets
- U.S. Army technical manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .1", Approx weight .1lbs.
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