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M38A1"C" - 106 Recoilless Rifle Variant
(Jim Kelley - Reprinted with permission)
This 1952 M38A1 "C" model is owned by Mr. Ken
Eaton. The vehicle has a serial number of MD20407.
Mr. Ken Eaton, the owner of this 1952 M38A1 "C" model,
or 106mm recoilless rifle variant is a part of his extensive collection of
historic military vehicles located in Cortland NY. The history of the
vehicle is fairly well documented with an unknown person purchasing the vehicle
as surplus from the Binghamton National Guard. A second person then
purchased the vehicle and completed an excellent restoration including
fabrication of the 106mm rifle. Mr. Eaton purchased the vehicle thus
becoming the third private party owner. The 106 rounds were purchased from
Beachwood Canvas.
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Battery Box - 8 Thumb
Screws |
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Front Grill and bumper
assembly |
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Radiator - No
support rods |
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Front Fender Seam - Early
style |
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Rear reinforced spring
shackles |
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Spare tire location and
alternate fuel can mounting |
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106mm data plate |
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106mm projectiles and
'mounting tripod' assembly. |
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Carry cradle and
lock-down mechanism for the 106 barrel. |
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Breech of the .50 cal.
spotting rifle. |
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Breech of the 106. |
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106mm 'mounting tripod'
and 106mm round storage. |
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106mm projectiles
(inert). |
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106mm projectiles. |
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Elevation adjustment
wheel. |
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.50 cal magazine for
spotting rifle. |
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3/4 shot of the 106
mounting 'tripod' assembly. |
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The 'business end' of the
106. Note the clear plastic piece added by the owner to reduce
wind while driving. |
Credits:
Mr. Jim Kelly for providing his original pictures of the "C" model
from when he was in Korea
Mr. Ken Eaton for providing pictures of his restored "C" model
featured here.
Mr. Bill Harris for taking the pictures and forwarding them for the site.
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