Description
Own a strong piece of Cold War U.S. armor documentation with this Technical Manual TM 9-1000-213-35P, covering the 105mm Gun Cannon M68, M116 and M140 combination gun mounts, and the M19 Tank Commander’s Cupola. Dated July 1970, this manual is tied directly to the M60 and M60A1 tank family, one of the defining American armored vehicle systems of the Cold War.
This is a 35P technical manual, meaning it is a repair parts and special tools list for higher-level maintenance support. It provides direct support, general support, and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools list for the M68 gun, M116/M140 mounts, and M19 cupola used on the 105mm gun M60 and M60A1 tanks.
Historical Significance
The 105mm M68 gun was one of the most important U.S. tank guns of the Cold War. It armed the M60 series during the era when NATO armored forces were preparing for a possible Warsaw Pact armored threat in Europe.
The M60 used the 105mm Gun M68 in the M116 turret mount, while the M60A1 used the M68 in the M140 mount. Both also used the M19 commander’s cupola with a .50-caliber machine gun position, giving the tank commander an armored observation and defensive weapons station on top of the turret.
That gives this manual excellent collector appeal. It documents the parts and special tools behind the gun, mount, and cupola system on a major Cold War battle tank.
The M68 Gun, M116/M140 Mounts, and M19 Cupola
The equipment covered by this manual represents the fighting core of the M60-series tank turret.
The M68 105mm gun gave the M60 family its primary firepower. The M116 and M140 combination gun mounts supported the main gun installation in the M60 and M60A1. The M19 cupola gave the commander a protected position with observation and .50-caliber machine gun capability.
Together, these components define much of the classic M60-series silhouette and combat identity. For collectors, this manual connects directly to the hardware that made the M60 one of the most recognizable U.S. tanks of the Cold War.
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1000-213-35P, this publication served as a parts and special tools reference for the M68 gun system and related turret components.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- 105mm M68 gun cannon documentation
- M116 combination gun mount reference
- M140 combination gun mount reference
- M19 tank commander’s cupola parts research
- M60 and M60A1 tank restoration reference
- Cold War armor technical manual collections
- direct support, general support, and depot-level maintenance research
- museum and archival reference libraries
- collectors building an M60-series technical manual set
The catalog record specifically ties the manual to the M60A1 W/E and M60 W/E tank configurations, including listed vehicle stock numbers for those full-tracked 105mm gun tanks.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1000-213-35P
- Covers the 105mm Gun Cannon M68
- Covers M116 and M140 combination gun mounts
- Covers the M19 Tank Commander’s Cupola
- Dated July 1970
- Direct support, general support, and depot maintenance parts-reference manual
- Includes repair parts and special tools list subject matter
- Connected to M60 and M60A1 105mm gun tanks
- Strong Cold War U.S. armor subject
- Excellent reference for M60-series collectors, restorers, museums, and armor historians
Why This Collectible Stands Out
This manual has the right subject matter for serious armor collectors. It is not a general tank overview. It focuses on the gun, mounts, and commander’s cupola—the parts of the vehicle that define the M60’s combat role.
The 1970 date also gives it strong appeal. This was the Vietnam War and Cold War period, when M60-series tanks were central to U.S. armored doctrine. A parts and special tools manual from this era helps show the maintenance and supply structure behind the tank, not just the finished vehicle.
For collectors of M60 tanks, M60A1 documentation, 105mm gun systems, tank cupolas, or Cold War armored vehicle manuals, this is a strong reference piece.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1000-213-35P, covering the 105mm M68 Gun Cannon, M116/M140 Combination Gun Mounts, and M19 Tank Commander’s Cupola, dated July 1970.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No tank, cannon, gun mount, cupola, machine gun, ammunition, tools, repair parts, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- Cold War U.S. Army technical manual collections
- M60 and M60A1 tank reference libraries
- 105mm M68 gun system collectors
- armored vehicle restoration research
- M19 cupola and turret-component displays
- U.S. Army Ordnance Department publication collections
- museum and archival reference libraries
- collectors of dated government technical manuals
- serious armor historians and M60-series collectors
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .5", Approx weight 1lbs.
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