Description
Own a specialized piece of Cold War heavy self-propelled artillery documentation with this Technical Manual TM 9-1000-217-35P, covering the 155mm Gun Cannon M46/T80, 8-Inch Howitzer Cannon M47/T89, M86/T58 Gun Mount, and M34/T106 Cannon Firing Mechanism. Dated May 1962, this manual is a parts and special tools reference for some of the most imposing U.S. self-propelled artillery hardware of the early Cold War.
This manual covers Field and Depot Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tool Lists publication for the 155mm Gun Cannon M46/T80, 8-inch Howitzer Cannon M47/T89, 155mm gun and 8-inch howitzer mount M86/T58, and Cannon Firing Mechanism M34/T106, published by Headquarters, Department of the Army in 1962.
Historical Significance
The equipment covered in this manual is closely tied to the M53 and M55 self-propelled artillery family. These were large, enclosed, Patton-tank-based artillery systems built for heavy fire support in the early Cold War period.
The M53 used the 155mm gun, while the M55 used the 8-inch howitzer on the same basic platform. Rock Island Arsenal describes the M55 Self-Propelled 203mm Howitzer as developed to complement and eventually replace the M53 155mm gun, with both systems based on the Patton tank chassis.
That connection gives this manual serious collector appeal. It is not a common small-arms book or general maintenance reference. It documents the repair-parts side of a massive Cold War artillery system built around heavy cannon, large mounts, and armored self-propelled firepower.
The M46/M47 Cannon and M86 Mount Connection
The M46 155mm gun cannon and M47 8-inch howitzer cannon represent two major artillery configurations tied to the same self-propelled family. AFV Database notes that the M53 was based on components of the M46 and M47 Patton tanks, while the M55 used the same chassis. It also notes that the M86 mount could accept either ordnance, giving the system important interchangeability between the 155mm and 8-inch roles.
That is the “cool factor” of this manual. It covers the parts and special tools behind a dual-role heavy artillery family: 155mm gun, 8-inch howitzer, common mount system, and firing mechanism documentation.
What This Manual Covers
As a 35P technical manual, this publication focuses on the repair parts and special tools side of the equipment. It is especially relevant for collectors and researchers who want component-level documentation rather than a basic operator overview.
This manual is especially useful for:
- 155mm M46/T80 gun cannon documentation
- 8-inch M47/T89 howitzer cannon reference
- M86/T58 gun mount parts research
- M34/T106 cannon firing mechanism reference
- M53 and M55 self-propelled artillery collections
- Cold War heavy artillery displays
- U.S. Army field and depot maintenance research
- museum and archival reference libraries
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1000-217-35P
- Covers the 155mm Gun Cannon M46/T80
- Covers the 8-Inch Howitzer Cannon M47/T89
- Covers the M86/T58 Gun Mount
- Covers the M34/T106 Cannon Firing Mechanism
- Dated May 1962
- Department of the Army publication
- Field and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools list
- Strong Cold War heavy artillery subject
- Excellent reference for M53/M55 self-propelled artillery collectors
Why This Collectible Stands Out
This manual stands out because it covers the hardware behind two of the biggest U.S. self-propelled artillery systems of the Cold War era. The M53/M55 family had presence, weight, and historical impact. It represented the transition from World War II-style artillery thinking into enclosed, mechanized, Cold War fire-support platforms.
The 35P format adds even more collector value. Repair-parts and special-tools manuals are often harder to find than basic operator manuals. They document the smaller parts, assemblies, and support equipment that kept major weapons serviceable.
For collectors of 155mm artillery, 8-inch howitzers, M53/M55 self-propelled artillery, Patton-based armored systems, or Cold War ordnance manuals, this is a strong reference piece.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1000-217-35P, covering the 155mm M46/T80 Gun Cannon, 8-Inch M47/T89 Howitzer Cannon, M86/T58 Gun Mount, and M34/T106 Cannon Firing Mechanism, dated May 1962.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No cannon, howitzer, gun mount, firing mechanism, vehicle, ammunition, tools, 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
- M53 and M55 self-propelled artillery reference libraries
- 155mm and 8-inch artillery collectors
- heavy gun and howitzer mount research
- U.S. Army Ordnance Department publication collections
- field and depot maintenance manual collections
- museum and archival reference libraries
- serious artillery historians and ordnance collectors
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .5", Approx weight 1lbs.
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