M40 105mm Recoilless Rifle (multiple)

I photographed these M40 105mm (“106mm”) Recoilless Rifle examples at Quantico and the Ordnance Facility; Fort Lee

The barrel was 105mm, but the weapon was referred to as “106mm” to prevent soldiers from trying to use 105mm shells intended for the older M27 recoilless rifle.

The M50 Ontos used a set of six M40 105mm Recoilless Rifles.


M40 105mm Recoilless Rifle

Ordnance Facility; Fort Lee 2026


M40 105mm Recoilless Rifle

Marine Corps Museum; Quantico VA 2026