TM 9-1240-272-34&P
Section 2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-3.
DESCRIPTION
The M119 Periscope Mount is used to hold and support the M32 or M36 periscope, and the M119E1
Periscope Mount is used for the M32E1 or M36E1 periscope. The periscope mount is made up of four
main parts: mount, cover assembly, handle assembly, and headrest assemblies.
The mount is a steel casting which fits into the tank turret. The periscope is
MOUNT.
installed within the mount.
The cover assembly is an armored steel casting that is bolted to the
COVER ASSEMBLY.
top of the mount. The cover's shield can be raised for sighting the target, or closed for protection.
The handle assembly is the operating control for opening and
HANDLE ASSEMBLY.
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closing the shield. It consists of a handle and a detent mechanism.
The headrest assemblies are used to accommodate the
HEADREST ASSEMBLIES.
eyepieces of either the M32/M32E1 or M36/M36E1 periscope. They may be rotated out of the way for
installation of the periscope, or locked into place for a selected position.
1-4. TABULATED DATA
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3/4 inches
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3/4 inches
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3/4 inches
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1/2 pounds
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