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| U.S.N.B.D. - BRITISH LAND MINES AND FIRING DEVICES |
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DIAMETER |
3/4 in. |
BRITISH SWITCH |
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LENGTH |
3 in. (with adapter) |
PERCUSSION
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WEIGHT |
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MATERIAL |
Brass | |
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PULL REQUIRED |
2-1/4 lbs. | |
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COLOR |
Unpainted brass. |
Mk III |
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USE: |
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This device may be used as a fuse lighter, manually operated, in firing demolition charges non-electrically. Operated by a trip wire, it may also be used to initiate impro-vised booby traps and mines. The device will ignite safety fuse directly, or fire detona-tors. |
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DESCRIPTION: |
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The igniter consists of a cylindrical housing tube containing a spring-loaded striker. One end of the striker protrudes through a hole in the cap on the top of the housing tube and is held cocked by a safety pin. The lower end of the housing tube is externally threaded to receive a collar which holds the fuse adapter in place. |
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FUNCTIONING: |
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A pull on the trip wire will remove the safety pin from the striker. The released striker will then be forced by its spring against the percussion cap in the fuse adapter, firing the fuse or detonator inserted in the adapter. |
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INSTALLING & ARMING: |
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Fix the device in position, then connect the devcie to the explosive charge. Lead a trip wire from its anchor and attach it to the safety pin. |
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DISARMING: |
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Examine each end of the trip wire, then cut the trip wire. Make certain that the safety pin is securely in place, then cut or detach the length of fuse or detonating cord leading to the charge or mine. |
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REMARKS: |
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1. This device may be re-used by recocking and replacing the percussion cap. |
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