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| BRITISH EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| Part 2 - Chapter 2 |
| Pistols |
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Tail Pistol No. 48 Mk I (Service) |
| Data |
| Bombs used in | Smoke Float No. 2 Mk II |
| Action | Instantaneous on impact |
| Armed condition | When the safety clip is removed |
| Fuzes used with | None |
| Arming time | Instantaneous |
| Body diameter | 7/8 in. |
| Over-all length | 2¾ in. |
| Color | Black or brass |
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Description: This pistol consists of a body containing a simple inertia-type striker resting on a creep spring. The pistol body is hexagonal, and in each side, approximately ½ in. from the top, is a hole for the insertion of a safety pin. The inside of the body is round, and accommodate a square striker, which is rounded at the top to receive the safety clip. The creep spring is attached to the firing pin. The lower end of the pistol body is threaded to go into the smoke float. |
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Operation: When the float is placed in the dropping gear, the safety pin is removed. Upon release, the safety clip is pulled, and the striker is left riding on its creep spring. On impact, the spring is overcome, and the firing pin hits the percussion cap, which fires the ignition charge. |
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Remarks: This pistol is replacing the Fuze No. 844 for use in the Smoke Float No. 2. |
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Figure 138 - Tail Pistol No. 48 Mk I |
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