Possible M1A1 Tank Firing Pin Assembly - Need Help To ID

[apfsds]

I could not resist adding this to my collection because it, "MAY" be tank ammunition related and has a cool factor I dig. I was told it is the firing pin from a US M1A1 Abrams tank and that it was brought back by a Desert Storm Vet/Hero. I have another firing pin from what I was told came from the M1 Abrams and it looks a lot different so I am not really sure what I have here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jason

 

[Spaceinvader]

Dang Jason, where do you keep finding this awesome stuff?!

Dont nut know if it helps at all, but here is a pic of (supposedly) a firing pin from the original 105mm L7 cannon.

 

[apfsds]

Thats Awesome!

Thank you! This photo shows the same looking firing pin as the other one I have in my collection that I was told came from the M1 Abrams. Now I gotta go see if I can find pics.

Jason

 

[MissingSomething]

According to the assy # it is the firing pin for a M256, 120MM CANNON that goes in the M1A1 and A2 Tanks.[FONT=&amp]

http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/weapon/M256.html
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[apfsds]

Thank you, BIG TIME, MissingSomething!

Super grateful for your confirmation that this does indeed belong to the M1A1 and A2 MBT's! No clue how you tracked down the ASSY#, but I am thankful for your help. Much appreciated!

THANKS!


Jason

 

[apfsds]

Here are photos of my other firing pin that I was told went to the M1 Abrams MBT that, Rhys confirmed as belonging to the German L7 cannon designated as the M68 Gun on US M1 tanks.

Jason

 

[jvollenberg]

That is an interesting find. I would have never thought about taking a firing pin out of a tank.

Thanks for sharing.

Joe

 

[apfsds]

Thanks, Joe!

Jason