Description
Add a strong piece of Vietnam War-era mortar history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1015-200-12. This manual covers the 81mm M29 and M29A1 mortars and is dated April 1971.
A public listing identifies this manual as an Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual for the 81mm M29A1 Mortar, FSN 1015-999-7794, and the 81mm M29 Mortar, FSN 1015-840-1836.
Historical Significance
The M29 and M29A1 81mm mortars were used for close fire support. They gave troops a way to fire high-angle rounds from behind cover.
The M29A1 is described as a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle fire weapon. It uses a cannon, bipod, and baseplate.
This manual comes from the Vietnam War period. It fits well with collections focused on mortars, infantry support weapons, 81mm ammunition, and U.S. Army field manuals.
What This Manual Covers
This manual is useful for studying the M29 and M29A1 from the user and unit level.
It is a good reference for:
- M29 mortar research
- M29A1 mortar research
- operator-level study
- organizational maintenance
- 81mm mortar display work
- Vietnam War field gear collections
Army manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1015-200-12
- Covers the 81mm M29 Mortar (FSN 1015-840-1836)
- Covers the 81mm M29A1 Mortar (FSN 1015-999-7794)
- Dated April 1971
- Operator and organizational maintenance subject
- Strong Vietnam War mortar reference
- Good fit for U.S. Army manual collectors
Why This Manual Matters
The 81mm mortar was an important infantry support weapon. It could give troops fire support without needing a larger artillery piece nearby.
This manual helps preserve the service side of the M29 and M29A1 mortar story. It pairs well with 81mm mortar displays, mortar sight units, Vietnam War infantry gear, and U.S. Army ordnance manual collections.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1015-200-12, covering the 81mm M29 and M29A1 Mortars, dated April 1971.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No 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 11", Approx width 8", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.
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