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| SURFACE PYROTECHNICS AND PROJECTORS |
| Chapter 4 - SHIPS PYROTECHNICS |
| Signal Pistol Mk 5 |
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51. Signal Pistol Mk 5, for use with Signal Light Mk 2, is a single-barrel, double-action, breech-loading pistol. See Fig. 17. It consists of a plastic frame on which are mounted the metal parts, and is for use with Cartridge Belt Mk 1 and Holster for Signal Pistol Mk 5, as shown in Fig. 21 Signal Pistol Mk 5 is extremely light in weight and is 11 inches long. |
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Figure 17. – Opening Breech of Signal Pistol Mk 5 Mod 0 |
Figure 18. – Loading |
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Figure 19. – Firing |
Figure 20. – Extracting Expended Shell |
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Figure 21. – Signal Pistol Holster Mk 5 Mod 0, with Cartridge Belt Mk 1 Mod 0 |
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Operation |
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52. The operation of Signal Pistol Mk 5 with Signal Light Mk 2 is shown pictorially in Figs. 18, 19, and 20. |
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Care, Cleaning and Lubrication |
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53. Signal Pistol Mk 5 must be kept in serviceable condition at all times. Clean it thoro-ughly after each using. All parts should be wiped with a cloth impregnated with light ma-chine oil. After assembly, the exposed portions should be wiped with a dry cloth. The barrel should be swabbed with a cloth dampened with acetone or other solvent to re-move powder residue. |
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Disassembly and Assembly |
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54. Fig. 22 shows an exploded view of the parts of Signal Pistol Mk 5 in the order in which they disassembled and assembled. |
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Figure 22. – Signal Pistol Mk 5 (Exploded View) |
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| A | barrel | l | recoil |
| b | extraction | m | firing Pin |
| c | latch plate | n | firing pin spring |
| d | latch plate screw (2) | o | trigger |
| e | head | p | cocking lever pin |
| g | thumb latch retaining screw | q | cocking lever spring |
| h | hinge screw | r | cocking lever |
| i | latch pin spring | s | trigger spring |
| j | latch pin | t | plastic handle |
| k | firing pin tube | u | tang nut |
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butt ring |
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Spare Parts |
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55. Spare parts for Signal Pistol Mk 5 are available in three assortments, the Vessels Set, which is included in both the Reserve Box and the Service Box combination kits in Fig. 14, 15, and 23; and the Tender Set and Shore Base Set, as shown in Fig. 24. |
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Figure 23. – Signal Pistol Mk 5 (Vessel Set of Spare Parts) |
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Figure 24. – Signal Pistol Mk 5 (Tender Set of Spare Parts-Left; Shore Base Set of Spare Parts-Right) |
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| A | barrel (12) | a | barrel (18) |
| b | trigger (12) | b | trigger (18) |
| c | trigger spring (12) | c | trigger spring (18) |
| d | firing pin tube (12) | d | firing pin tube (18) |
| e | extractor (12) | e | extractor (18) |
| f | firing pin spring (12) | f | firing pin spring (18) |
| g | recoil spring (12) | g | recoil spring (18) |
| h | thumb latch spring (12) | h | thumb latch spring (18) |
| i | latch plate screws (12) | i | latch plate screws (18) |
| j | thumb latch retaining screw (12) | j | thumb latch retaining screw (18) |
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firing pin (24) |
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firing pin (48) |
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latch pin (12) |
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latch pin (18) |
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Safety Precautions |
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56. When loading or firing pyrotechnic pistols, care must be taken not to point them in the direction of other personnel or vessels. When firing, the pistol should be held with the elbow slightly bent, so that the shock of recoil is partially absorbed. Signal Pistol Mk 5 must never be used for firing ammunition other than that authorized for use with it. Signal lights should never be fired from shotguns or any projectors other than those au-thorized. |
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