M58 Aiming Post Light

M58 Aiming Post Light: Details

NSN: 1290-00-169-1934
P/N: 11730975

General Description

The M58 Aiming Post Light is illuminated by green tritium (³H) gas. The M58, used in tandem with the M59 Aiming Post Light, aids in identifying the location of the near/far aiming post during night and low light operations. Using proper procedures, the operator will align the mortar sight unit on the aiming post (light) to orient the weapon on the azimuth of fire.

This product does not require batteries or other power sources to illuminate the device.

The M58 and M59 are typically used for mortar related operations.

Additional Information

Dimensions:	5 ½” x 2” x 2”
Weight:	.5 lbs

Each light has a clamp, tightened with a wing nut, for attachment to the aiming post.

The M58 Aiming Post Light is constructed in accordance with the applicable MIL-SPEC.

Related Mortar Components

	P/N	NSN
Light, Aiming Post, M59	11730976	1290-00-169-1935
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Telescope, Elbow, M64	9360257	1240-01-211-3608
Mount, Telescope, M67	9356166	6650-01-340-6082
Telescope, Elbow, M67	9356181	6650-01-341-5195
Indicator, Range	9360374	5840-01-458-6159
Handle & Firing Mechanism	11758985	1010-01-043-2050

*The M58 and M59 Aiming Post Lights are typically ordered as an Aiming Post Light Kit which consists of (2) – M58 (green) and (1) – M59 (orange).