Description
Add a strong piece of U.S. Army recoilless rifle history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1015-221-20P. This manual covers the 106mm M40A2 and M40A4 Recoilless Rifles.
This manual is dated June 1969 and is listed with FSN 1015-133-8484 and FSN 1015-133-8485.
Historical Significance
The 106mm M40 recoilless rifle was used for direct fire support. It was often used against vehicles, bunkers, and field targets.
The M40 system is known for using a .50 Cal M8C Spotting Gun. The spotting gun helped the crew aim before firing the 106mm round.
This manual fits well with Vietnam War, Cold War, and U.S. Army ordnance collections.
What This Manual Covers
This is a 20P parts manual. It is made for repair parts and special tools study.
It is useful for:
- M40A2 rifle research
- M40A4 rifle research
- 106mm recoilless rifle parts study
- M8C spotting gun reference
- mount and tripod display work
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1015-221-20P
- Covers the 106mm M40A2 Recoilless Rifle (FSN 1015-133-8484)
- Covers the 106mm M40A4 Recoilless Rifle (FSN 1015-133-8485)
- Dated June 1969
- Repair parts and special tools subject
- Strong Vietnam War and Cold War ordnance reference
- Good fit for 106mm recoilless rifle collectors
Why This Manual Matters
The M40 recoilless rifle gave crews strong firepower without using a heavy tank gun. It could be used from mounts, vehicles, or tripod setups.
This manual helps preserve the parts and service record for the M40A2 and M40A4. It pairs well with 106mm recoilless rifle displays, M8C spotting gun parts, mount collections, and U.S. Army manual sets.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1015-221-20P, covering the 106mm M40A2 and M40A4 Recoilless Rifles, dated June 1969.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No rifle, spotting gun, mount, tripod, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M40A2 Recoilless Rifle collectors
- M40A4 Recoilless Rifle collectors
- 106mm recoilless rifle displays
- M8C Spotting Gun reference sets
- Vietnam War ordnance collections
- Cold War U.S. Army manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.
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