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This grenade consists of a metal casing with a wooden throwing handle. A tab protrudes from the top of the casing. Pulling this tab removes a safety strip which, while in, blocks the striker from the detonator. There is also s small metal strip protruding from the base of the handle. This strip is held in position by a wire in the side of the handle. The wire is held in position by a piece of tape secured by a pin. The firing mechanism is always-act-ing, much like the O.T.O. Mod 35 Hand Grenade.

Before throwing this grenade, remove the safety strip attached to the tab. Then, holding the handle firmly, remove the pin. Be sure that the wire is held securely. When the gre-nade is thrown, the wire is released; this releases the small metal strip, which then mo-ves over into a position so that the hole in its is in alignment with the striker and deto-nator. On impact, the striker and detonator are brought together, firing the grenade.

This grenade was designed for use against vehicles and tanks. The grenade should be thrown at a distance of 15 to 20 meters from the target, and cover should be takem as protection against fragmentation. In the armed position, the grenade is very sensitive.

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"L" Type Anti-Tank Hand Grenade