Description
Own a serious piece of Vietnam War-era heavy artillery documentation with this Technical Manual TM 9-1000-218-35P, covering the 175mm M113/M113E1 Gun Cannon, 8-Inch M2A1E1 Howitzer Cannon, and M158 Mount Assembly. Dated January 1969, this manual is tied directly to the M107 175mm Self-Propelled Gun and the M110 8-Inch Self-Propelled Howitzer.
This is a 35P technical manual, placing it in the repair-parts and special-tools side of the Army technical manual system. That makes it especially valuable for collectors who want the component-level documentation behind the equipment, not just a basic operating manual.
Historical Significance
The equipment covered in this manual belongs to one of the most impressive U.S. heavy artillery families of the Cold War. The M107 carried the long-range 175mm gun, while the M110 carried the heavy 8-inch howitzer. Both systems shared the same general vehicle family, weapon mounts, loading and ramming equipment, and rear stabilizing spade.
The M107 175mm gun became famous for range. The 175mm gun fired a 174-pound projectile almost 33 kilometers, giving it major value for long-range fire support. The companion 8-inch howitzer fired a 200-pound projectile almost 17 kilometers and was known for accuracy in field artillery use.
That gives this manual strong collector appeal. It documents the parts and support side of two huge Cold War artillery systems that became closely associated with Vietnam-era fire bases, long-range artillery missions, and heavy tracked firepower.
The M113/M113E1 Gun and M158 Mount Connection
The 175mm M113/M113E1 Gun Cannon was the heart of the M107 system. The 8-Inch M2A1E1 Howitzer Cannon connected the same heavy artillery family to the M110 system. The M158 Mount Assembly tied the equipment together through the mount, recoil system, and cannon support structure.
The M158 mount is a major technical subject in its own right. AFV Database describes it as a hydropneumatic, variable-recoil mount with a cradle that supported the gun and maintained alignment during recoil and counterrecoil.
That is the “cool factor” of this manual. It is not just about the finished vehicle. It covers the big-gun hardware underneath the system: cannon, howitzer, mount, and support parts.
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1000-218-35P, this manual would have served as a repair-parts and special-tools reference for the major cannon and mount assemblies used with the M107/M110 artillery family.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- 175mm M113 / M113E1 gun cannon documentation
- 8-Inch M2A1E1 howitzer cannon reference
- M158 mount assembly parts research
- M107 and M110 self-propelled artillery collections
- Vietnam War heavy artillery displays
- Cold War ordnance reference libraries
- field, depot, and parts-list manual collections
- museum and archival reference use
- collectors building a complete M107/M110 technical manual set
The related TM 9-1000-218-35 manual family is identified as covering the 175mm M113/T256E3 gun cannon, 8-inch M2A1E1 howitzer cannon, M158/T185 mount, and related loader and rammer equipment.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1000-218-35P
- Covers the 175mm M113/M113E1 Gun Cannon
- Covers the 8-Inch M2A1E1 Howitzer Cannon
- Covers the M158 Mount Assembly
- Dated January 1969
- Repair-parts and special-tools style technical manual
- Strong Vietnam War / Cold War heavy artillery subject
- Connected to the M107 175mm Self-Propelled Gun
- Connected to the M110 8-Inch Self-Propelled Howitzer
- Excellent reference for collectors, historians, museums, and restoration research
Why This Collectible Stands Out
This manual has real big-artillery appeal. It is tied to the hardware behind two of the most recognizable U.S. heavy self-propelled artillery systems of the Vietnam War era.
The M107 had extreme range. The M110 had heavy projectile power. The M158 mount supported the recoil and alignment system that made these large weapons usable on a tracked chassis.
For collectors, the 35P format adds value. Parts manuals often show the equipment from a deeper support and maintenance perspective. They are useful for identifying assemblies, understanding system layout, and completing a serious technical manual library.
This is a strong reference piece for anyone collecting M107 manuals, M110 manuals, 175mm artillery material, 8-inch howitzer documentation, or Cold War U.S. Army ordnance publications.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1000-218-35P, covering the 175mm M113/M113E1 Gun Cannon, 8-Inch M2A1E1 Howitzer Cannon, and M158 Mount Assembly, dated January 1969.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No cannon, howitzer, mount assembly, self-propelled vehicle, ammunition, loader, rammer, tools, parts, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- Vietnam War-era U.S. Army technical manual collections
- M107 175mm self-propelled gun reference libraries
- M110 8-inch self-propelled howitzer collections
- Cold War heavy artillery displays
- 175mm and 8-inch ordnance collectors
- repair-parts and special-tools manual collections
- U.S. Army Ordnance Department publication libraries
- museum and archival reference collections
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .5", Approx weight 1lbs.
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