Description
Add a strong piece of U.S. Army recoilless rifle history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1015-221-35. This manual covers the 106mm M40A1 Recoilless Rifle with the .50 Cal M8C Spotting Gun on the M79 Mount, M92 Mount, and M27 Tripod. It also covers the .30 Cal M9 Subcaliber Gun.
This manual is dated September 1966 and includes Change 1, dated September 9, 1969, integrated into the publication.
Historical Significance
The 106mm M40A1 recoilless rifle was used for direct fire support. It gave crews strong firepower against vehicles, bunkers, and field targets.
The .50 Cal M8C Spotting Gun helped the crew aim. Its spotting round followed a path close to the 106mm round, so the gunner could check the aim before firing.
The .30 Cal M9 Subcaliber Gun added a training link to the system. It helped crews practice with a smaller training setup.
What This Manual Covers
This is a support-level maintenance manual. It was made for deeper repair and service work.
It is useful for:
- M40A1 recoilless rifle study
- M8C spotting gun reference
- M79 and M92 mount research
- M27 tripod reference
- M9 subcaliber gun study
- repair and service history
- U.S. Army manual collections
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1015-221-35
- Covers the 106mm M40A1 Recoilless Rifle
- Covers the .50 Cal M8C Spotting Gun
- Covers M79 and M92 Mounts
- Covers the M27 Tripod
- Covers the .30 Cal M9 Subcaliber Gun
- Dated September 1966
- Includes Change 1 from September 9, 1969
- Strong Vietnam War and Cold War ordnance subject
Why This Manual Matters
The M40A1 was an important direct-fire weapon. It could be used from mounts, vehicles, or a tripod setup.
This manual helps preserve the service and repair record for the full system. It is a good match for 106mm recoilless rifle displays, M8C spotting gun parts, M27 tripod collections, and Army ordnance manual sets.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1015-221-35, covering the 106mm M40A1 Rifle with .50 Cal M8C Spotting Gun on M79 Mount, M92 Mount and M27 Tripod, and .30 Cal M9 Subcaliber Gun, dated September 1966.
This copy has Change 1 dated September 9, 1969 integrated.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No rifle, spotting gun, subcaliber gun, mount, tripod, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M40A1 Recoilless Rifle collectors
- M8C Spotting Gun displays
- M79 and M92 mount reference sets
- M27 Tripod collectors
- M9 Subcaliber Gun research
- Vietnam War ordnance collections
- Cold War U.S. Army manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .5", Approx weight 1lbs.
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