Description
Add a classic piece of Vietnam War-era U.S. small-arms history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1010-205-10. This manual covers the 40mm M79 Grenade Launcher and is dated January 1972.
This is the Operator’s Manual for the M79. Later Army manual data lists the same title as Operator’s Manual, Grenade Launcher, 40-MM, M79, and notes that the 1985 issue replaced the earlier manual dated 14 January 1972.
Historical Significance
The M79 Grenade Launcher is one of the best-known U.S. weapons of the Vietnam War. It was a single-shot, break-open, shoulder-fired 40mm launcher. It gave soldiers more firepower than a rifle grenade, while still being easy to carry in the field.
The M79 was later replaced in many roles by the M203 grenade launcher, but it remains one of the most recognized 40mm launchers from the Vietnam era.
What This Manual Covers
This manual is useful for studying the M79 from the user level. It is a good reference for:
- M79 identification
- operator-level care
- basic issue item study
- Vietnam War small-arms displays
- 40mm grenade launcher collections
- U.S. Army manual sets
Military manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1010-205-10
- Covers the 40mm M79 Grenade Launcher
- Dated January 1972
- FSN 1010-691-1382
- NSN 1010-00-691-1382
- U.S. Army operator’s manual
- Strong Vietnam War small-arms subject
- Great reference for M79 and 40mm launcher collectors
Why This Manual Matters
The M79 has a strong place in U.S. infantry history. It was simple, useful, and easy to know by sight.
This manual helps preserve the service story behind the launcher. It is not a modern guide. It is Army technical paperwork from the period when the M79 was still in military use.
It pairs well with M79 displays, 40mm ammunition collections, Vietnam War infantry gear, and U.S. Army small-arms manual sets.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1010-205-10, covering the 40mm M79 Grenade Launcher, dated January 1972, with FSN 1010-691-1382.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No launcher, firearm, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M79 Grenade Launcher collectors
- Vietnam War small-arms displays
- 40mm launcher reference sets
- U.S. Army technical manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
- Collectors completing an M79 manual set
Approx length 6", Approx width 4", Approx height .2", Approx weight .5lbs.
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