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SHERMAN SERIESMANUFACTURING DATA LOCATIONS

KURT LAUGHLINSEPTEMBER 2009

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Data Types

Cast-in – Typically raised numbers and letters

along with a symbol or trademark indicating thefoundry that produced it. Generally includes thepart number and identifying serial number of thecasting.

Stamped-in – Typically used to identify themetallurgical groups used in manufacturing.

Notes:

1. Abbreviations in parentheses indicate thefoundry.

2. Photos are examples and do not show all

possible foundries or symbols, nor alllocations for a particular foundry.

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(CFM-W)

Christophe Jacquemont photo

(ASF-G)

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(ASF-G)

(CFM-H)

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(USC)

(Buckeye)

Robert Buettner photo

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SideBelow Pistol Port (GSC)

Above Pistol Port (ASF-G)

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Bustle Rear (GSC)

(Scullin)

Eero Juhola photo

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Under Bustle (CFM-H)

Either or both sides (USC)

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Turret, Stamped-inRoof, above gun (GSC)

Under gun (GSC)

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Around gunner’s periscopic sight (GSC)

(GSC)

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Differential Housing, Cast-inUpperside (CFM-H) (Note stamped-in 172)

(ASF-G) (GSC on hull casting)

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Underside (Scullin)

(CFM-H) (Note stamped-in 816)

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Differential Housing, Stamped-in

On nose of casting (CFM-H)

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Driver’s Roof Plate, Cast-in (Large hatch weldedhulls only)

(ASF-G)

(ASF-C)

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(CFM-H)

(S-G)