Description
Own a strong piece of Korean War-era recoilless rifle history with this Technical Manual TM 9-329 for the 105mm Rifle M27, 105mm Rifle Carriages M22 and T47 Modified, and 105mm Rifle Mounts M75 and T143. The Army technical manual index records lists the publication date as August 6, 1951.
This is a standout reference for collectors of U.S. Army technical manuals, Korean War ordnance publications, recoilless rifle documentation, and 105mm artillery-related equipment. It covers a rare and historically important weapon system from the period when the U.S. Army was pushing hard to improve mobile anti-armor firepower.
Historical Significance
The 105mm M27 Rifle was part of the early post-World War II development of large-caliber U.S. recoilless rifles. Army ordnance history describes the M27 as the standardized version of the earlier 105mm T19 Rifle, which became the interim standard 105mm recoilless rifle after the program was reactivated in 1950. It was then used extensively during the Korean War.
That gives this manual serious collector appeal. The M27 sits in an important gap between the World War II-era 57mm and 75mm recoilless rifles and the later 106mm M40 system. It represents a fast-moving period of Cold War weapons development, when the Army needed more powerful anti-tank capability for infantry, airborne, vehicle-mounted, and support roles.
The manual also covers the M22 and modified T47 carriages, along with the M75 and T143 rifle mounts. That makes it more than a basic weapon manual. It documents the complete support ecosystem around the M27, including the carriage and mount equipment that made the weapon practical for field use and vehicle-supported applications.
The 105mm M27 Recoilless Rifle
The M27 105mm recoilless rifle was primarily an anti-tank weapon. Public weapon-system references describe it as fitted to the M75 or M75A1 mount, with major rifle components including the tube, firing cable, chamber, and breechblock lever assembly. The same reference notes that the mount included components such as equilibrators, elevation assembly, traveling lock, and carriage assemblies.
For collectors, that makes the M27 especially interesting. It was large, powerful, and transitional. It was not a common small arm, and it was not a conventional towed artillery piece. It was part of the early Cold War race to give ground forces more mobile anti-armor firepower.
What This Manual Covers
As a technical manual for the 105mm M27 Rifle and its related carriages and mounts, TM 9-329 would have served as an official Army reference for the equipment system.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- 105mm M27 recoilless rifle documentation
- M22 and T47 modified carriage reference
- M75 and T143 rifle mount reference
- Korean War ordnance research
- U.S. Army recoilless rifle collections
- vehicle-mounted weapon system displays
- museum and archival reference collections
- technical manual collectors
- restoration and display research
This is the kind of manual that helps tell the story behind the hardware. It preserves the official documentation for the rifle, the carriages, and the mounts as one complete equipment family.
Key Features
- Original-style U.S. Army technical manual subject
- Covers the 105mm Rifle M27
- Covers 105mm Rifle Carriages M22 and T47 Modified
- Covers 105mm Rifle Mounts M75 and T143
- Dated August 1951
- Later index listing shows date as August 6, 1951
- Strong Korean War / early Cold War ordnance subject
- Tied to U.S. recoilless rifle development
- Excellent reference for collectors, historians, museums, and restorers
- Desirable manual for 105mm weapon-system and anti-armor equipment collections
Why This Collectible Stands Out
Many technical manuals cover common rifles, vehicles, radios, or maintenance tools. This one covers something far more specialized: the 105mm M27 recoilless rifle system and its related carriages and mounts.
That makes it a strong addition to a serious ordnance library. It has the right mix of history, rarity, and technical interest. It connects directly to Korean War anti-tank doctrine and early Cold War weapons development.
For collectors, this manual has the “cool factor” of a big 105mm recoilless rifle system without needing the actual equipment. For museums, it helps explain how the Army documented and supported one of the more unusual anti-armor systems of the period.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-329 for 105mm Rifle M27, 105mm Rifle Carriages M22 and T47 Modified, and 105mm Rifle Mounts M75 and T143, dated August 1951.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No 105mm rifle, carriage, mount, ammunition, tools, accessories, vehicle equipment, or additional items are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- Korean War U.S. Army technical manual collections
- 105mm M27 recoilless rifle displays
- early Cold War ordnance collections
- anti-tank weapon reference libraries
- M22, T47, M75, and T143 carriage/mount research
- museum exhibits on recoilless rifle development
- ordnance historians and serious technical manual collectors
Approx length 9", Approx width 6", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.
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