Description
Add a great piece of Vietnam War-era mortar history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1015-215-20P. This manual covers the 4.2-inch M30 cannon on the M24 or M24A1 mount and the 60mm M31 Subcaliber Mortar and is dated March 1969.
Historical Significance
The 4.2-inch M30 mortar was a heavy U.S. mortar. It was made for high-angle fire support. Army field manual data describes the M30 cannon as a rifled 4.2-inch tube used with the M30 mortar system.
This manual fits well with Vietnam War infantry support, mortar crew, and U.S. Army ordnance collections.
What This Manual Covers
This is a 20P parts manual. That means it is made for repair parts and special tools study.
A public Army manual index lists TM 9-1015-215-20P as the organizational repair parts and special tools list for the 4.2-inch M30 cannon on M24 or M24A1 mount and the 60mm M31 Subcaliber Mortar.
It is useful for:
- M30 mortar research
- M24 and M24A1 mount study
- M31 subcaliber mortar reference
- repair parts research
- special tools reference
- Vietnam War mortar displays
- U.S. Army manual collections
Army manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1015-215-20P
- Covers the 4.2-inch M30 Cannon
- Covers the M24 Mount (FSN 1015-322-9720)
- Covers the M24A1 Mount (FSN 1015-840-1840)
- Covers the 60mm M31 Subcaliber Mortar
- Dated March 1969
- Organizational repair parts and special tools subject
- Strong fit for mortar and field artillery collectors
Why This Manual Matters
The M30 mortar gave troops heavy indirect fire support. The M31 subcaliber mortar adds a training and support link to the system.
This manual helps preserve the parts record for that mortar family. It pairs well with 4.2-inch mortar displays, M30 mortar references, M31 training gear, and Vietnam War field equipment.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1015-215-20P, covering the 4.2-Inch M30 Cannon on M24 or M24A1 Mount and the 60mm M31 Subcaliber Mortar, dated March 1969.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No mortar, cannon, mount, sight, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M30 Mortar collectors
- M31 Subcaliber Mortar collectors
- Vietnam War mortar displays
- 4.2-inch mortar reference sets
- U.S. Army technical manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height .2", Approx weight .2lbs.
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