Smoke M19, M19A1, M20, and T6E1

Length, inches

11.31

Diameter, inches

Color

Weight, pounds

Filling

White phosphorus

Description: In outward appearance, this grenade is similar to the Anti-Tank Grenade M9A1, except that the body is in one piece and does not have the joining rib. The body is cylindrical, with rounded ends. The stabilizer is a hollow tube which screws into the base of the body and fits over the launcher.

The impact fuze of the Anti-Tnak Grenade M9A1 has been modified so that a longer detonator which extends into the body of the grenade acts as a burster when the fuze operates. The fuze is an impact type, with the striker held off the detonator by a safety pin and a creep spring. The safety pin projects through the fuze body and clamps around the stabilizer tube.

The explosion of the burster tube breaks the grenade and scatters burning white phosphorus over an area of 25 square yards. The burning phosphorus gives off a dense white smoke. The praticles are of incendiary nature and make an excellent anti-personnel weapon.

Remarks: The M20 and T6E1 are rilfe smoke grenade with a filling that emits white smoke. The T6E1 is ¼ inch longer than the M20. Both are identical in construction and operation to the M19A1. The M20 is filled with 10.8 ounces of H.C. smoke mixture and is used exclusively for screening purposes. The fuze functions on impact and ignites the smoke mixture burns for approximately one minute, giving off a dense white non-toxic smoke through the emission holes in the base of the grenade body.

Figure 232. Smoke Rifle Grenade M19A1