1976 Army TM 55-607 Navy NAVSEA OP 3221 Military Ammunition Stowage Manual For Sale
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1976 Army TM 55-607 Navy NAVSEA OP 3221 Military Ammunition Stowage Manual:
$28.99
Up for sale is a remarkably preserved, vintage original copy of the joint military publication: "LOADING AND STOWAGE OF MILITARY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES ABOARD BREAKBULK MERCHANT SHIPS."
This official technical manual was co-issued by the Departments of the Army and the Navy in September 1976. It serves as an essential historical artifact highlighting Cold War-era logistics, explosive safety compliance, and maritime military operations.
DOCUMENT SPECIFICATIONS:
- Document Type: Official Joint Military Technical Manual / Operational Publication
- Army Publication Code: TM 55-607
- Navy Publication Code: NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 1
- Date of Publication: September 1976
- Publisher: Departments of the Army and the Navy (Washington, D.C.)
- Format: Softcover manual with original 3-hole punch configuration for binder storage
HISTORICAL & COLLECTIBLE VALUE:
This publication was designed as a field guide and safety standard for handling, securing, and organizing highly volatile munitions, artillery, and explosives aboard traditional merchant breakbulk cargo vessels. It represents a fascinating cross-section of United States naval logistics, maritime merchant marine history, and military ordnance safety protocols from the mid-1970s. Perfect for military historians, naval literature collectors, or maritime logistics enthusiasts.
PREMIUM CONDITION REPORT (COLLECTOR'S GRADE):
- Overall Condition: Exceptional, Near-Mint vintage condition.
- Marking/Notes: Aside from 9D written in pencil on the cover, this is 100% unmarked inside and out. No highlighted sections, no owner names, no margin notes, and no stamps.
- Structure: Solid, crisp, and completely tight binding. The original 3-hole punch layout remains perfectly intact without tearing.
- Pages: 100% complete with no missing pages, dog-ears, or creases.
- Note on Use: The manual shows no signs of active handling or field use. It appears to have sat safely tucked away in climate-controlled storage for decades and presents as an unread, unused copy.
Please inspect all the provided high-resolution photos carefully to verify this manual's exceptional cosmetic condition. The item pictured is the exact item you will receive. Ships securely packaged with cardboard backing to prevent any bending or damage in transit.
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