101. Submarine Rocket Pistol Mk 1 Mod 0 (Fig. 37) is supplied for use with pistol rocket signals only. It is a breech-loading pistol, 13 inches long, with a bore of 1.5 inches, and is made up of three main assemblies: the barrel, the breech, and the grip. Figs. 38, 39, 40, and 41 shown operational sequence of loading and firing. The barrel is die-cast of light metal and hinged to the breech for loading. It includes a hinge cam which operates the cartridge ejector. The breech assembly is die-cast of the same metal as the barrel assembly and includes the breech latch and lock, which operate by pressure of the thumb. The grip assembly is of bakelite. It houses the metal parts of the firing mecha-nism, which includes the firing pin and springs, the trigger, etc., as shown in Fig. 42; held in place by a tang nut.

Figure 37. – Submarine Rocket Pistol Mk 1 Mod 0

Figure 38. – Opening Breech for Submarine Rocket Pistol Mk 1 Mod 0

Figure 39. – Loading Submarine Rocket Signal Mk 1 (Comet)

Figure 40. – Ready to Fire Submarine Rocket Pistol Mk 1 Mod 0

Figure 41. – Extracting Expended Shell of Submarine Rocket Signal Mk 1 (Comet)

Figure 42. – Submarine Rocket Pistol Mk 1 Mod 0 (Exploded View)

A-barrel

b-extractor pin

c-extractor spring

d-extractor

e-head

f-hinge screw

g-latch

h-trigger guard screw

i-trigger guard

j-latch pin spring

k-latch pin

l-firing pin bushing

x-buttring

Care, Cleaning, and Lubrication

102. Submarine Rocket Pistol Mk 1 Mod 0 should be kept in servicable condition at all times and cleaned thoroughly after each using. All parts should be wiped with a light oil impregnated cloth and exposed parts should be wiped with a dry cloth after assembly. The barrel should be swapped with a cloth dampened with acetone or other suitable sol-vent to remove powder residue.