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| ITALIAN AND FRENCH EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| Chapter 6 |
| ITALIAN MINES AND TRAPS |
| Railway Mine |
| Data |
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Over-all diameter |
12 in. |
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Over-all height |
4 in. |
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Type of filling |
Gelignite |
| Description |
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This mine is made of light alloy. The lid, which is attached to body by four bolts, is re-cessed to take the four bolts with hexagorial nuts. The lid is supported on four springs and thus holds the striker away from the detonator. |
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In the unarmed condition, the striker with its ring is screwed into a recess in the side of the mine. When arming the mine, the striker is placed in position over the detonator. |
| Operation |
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Pressure on the lid forces springs down, and the striker pierces the detonator, setting off the main charge. |
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Figure 239 |
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