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| GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
| Chapter 4 |
| GERMAN LANDMINES, GRENADES, AND IGNITERS |
| RIFLE GRENADE (HOLLOW CHARGE TYPE) |
| DATA: |
| Over-all Length: 244 mm. |
| Widest Diameter: 61 mm. |
| Diameter of Stem: 30 mm. |
| Weight: 9 ounces (approximately). |
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DESCRIPTION. This grenade is similar to the S.S. Gewehr Panzergranate 61 except that it is unpainted and that the impact cap is approximately hemispherical. (See fig. 300.) The stem is of steel and has the normal prerifled section to correspond with the rifling of the discharger cup. The base plug is conical and is provided with two screw flats. |
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The propellant charge consists of a lacquered steel cartridge case, the end of which contains a light wooden pellet. The cap is uncolored. |
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Figure 300 – Hollow Charge Rifle Grenade |
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