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fore you attempt to hand fire it.
How to Operate Pistol
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1. To load:
A. Remove plug from rear coupling.
B. Place cartridge into pipe.
C. Replace plug.
2. To Fire:
A. Pull strap back and hold with thumb until ready.
B. Release strap.
3. To remove shell case:
A. Remove plug from rear coupling.
B. Insert 1/4" diameter steel or wooden rod into front of pistol and push
shell case out.
Shotgun (12 gauge) Sec. III, No. 2
A 12 gauge shotgun can be made from 1/4" water or gas pipe and fittings.
Materials
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Wood 2" x 4" x 32"
3/4" nominal size water or gas pipe 20" to 30" long threaded on one end
3/4" steel coupling
solid 3/4" pipe plug
metal strap (1/4" x 1/16" x 4")
twine, heavy, approx. 100 yards
3 wood screws and screwdriver
flat head nail 6D or 8D
hand drill
saw or knife
file
shellac or lacquer
elastic bands
Procedure
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1. Careffully inspect pipe and fittings
A. Make sure there are no cracks or other flaws.
B. Check inside diameter of pipe. A 12-gauge shot shell should fit into
the pipe, but the brass rim should not.
C. Outside diameter of pipe must be at least 1 in.
2. Cut stock from wood using a saw or knife. (excuse the shitty drawing)
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3. Cut a 3/8" deep "V" groove in the top of the stock.
4. Turn coupling onto pipe until tight.
5. Coat pipe and "V" groove of stock with shellac or lacquer and, while it is
still wet, place pipe in "V" groove and wrap pipe and stock together using
two heavy layers of twine. Coat twine with shellac or lacquer after each
layer.
6. Drill a hole through the center of pipe plug large enough for nail to
pass through.
7. File threaded end of plug flat.
8. Push nail through plug and cut off flat 1/32" past the plug.
9. Screw plug into coupling.
10. Bend 4" metal strap into "L" shape and drill hole for wood screw. Notch
metal strap on the long side 1/2" from the bend.
11. Position metal strap on stock so that top will hit the head of the nail.
Attach to stock with wood screw.
12. Place screw in each side of stock about 4" in front of metal strap. Pass
elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on each side
of the stock.
SAFETY CHECK- TEST FIRE SHOTGUN BEFORE HAND FIRING
1. Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand
behind in case the weapon explodes when fired.
2. Mount shotgun rigidly to a table or other support at least ten feet in
front of the barrier.
3. Attach a long cord to the firing strap on the shotgun.
4. Holding the other end of the cord, go behind the barrier.
5. Pull the cord so that the firing strap is held back.
6. Release the cord to fire the shotgun. (if shotgun does not fire, shorten
the elastic bands or increase their numbers.)
Note: Fire at least five rounds from behind the barrier and then re-inspect the
shotgun before you attempt to shoulder fire it.
How to Operate
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1. To load:
A. Take plug out of coupling..
B. Put shotgun shell into pipe.
C. Screw plug hand tight into coupling.
2. To fire:
A. Pull strap back and hold with thumb.
B. Release strap.
3. To unload:
A. Take plug out of coupling.
B. Shake out used cartridge.
Shotshell dispersion control Sec. III, No. 4
When desired, shotshell can be modified to reduce shot dispersion.
Materials
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Shotshell
screwdriver or knife
Any of the following fillers:
crushed rice
rice flour
dry bread crumbs
fine dry sawdust
Procedure
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1. Carefully remove crimp from shotshell using a screwdriver or knife.
Note: If cartrige is of roll crimp type, remove top wad.
2. Pour shot from shell.
3. Replace one layer of shot in the cartridge. pour in filler material to
fill the space between the shot.
4. Repeat step 3 until all shot has been replaced.
5. Replace top wad (if applicable) and re-fold crimp.
6. Roll shell on flat surface to smooth out crimp and restore roundness.
7. Seal end of case with wax. (from lit candle)
How to Use
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1. This round is loaded and fired in the same manner as a standard shotshell.
The shot spread will be about 2/3 that of a standard round.
Carbine (7.62 mm; .308 Winchester) Sec. III, No. 4
A rifle can be made from water or gas pipe and fittings. Standard cartridges
are used for ammunition.
Materials
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wood approx. 2 in. x 4 in. x 30 in.
1/4 in. nominal size iron water or gas pipe 20 in. long threaded at one end.
3/8 in. to 1/4 in. reducer
3/8 in. x 1 1/2" threaded pipe
3/8" pipe coupling
metal strap approx. 1/2 in. x 1/16 in. x 4 in.
twine, heavy, approx. 100 yards
3 wood screws and screwdriver
flat head nail about 1 in. long
hand drill
saw or knife
file
pipe wrench
shellac or lacquer
elastic bands
solid 3/8 in. pipe plug
Procedure
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1. Inspect pipe and fittings carefully.
A. Make sure there are no cracks or flaws.
B. Check inside diameter of pipe. A 7.62 mm projectile should fit
3/8" into pipe.
2. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
Dimensions:
30" long
4" high at butt end
15" section from butt to center of rifle 1" below original taper
1 1/2" wide throughout
2" high at tapered end
3. Cut a 1/4" deep "V" groove in top of the stock.
4. Fabricate rifle barrel from pipe.
A. File or drill inside diameter of threaded end of 20 in. pipe for about
1/4" so neck of cartridge case will fit in.
B. Screw reducer onto threaded pipe using pipe wrench.
C. Screw short threaded pipe into reducer.
D. Turn 3/8 pipe coupling onto threaded pipe using pipe wrench. All
fittings should be as tight as possible. Do not split fittings.
5. Coat pipe and "V" groove of stock with shellac or lacquer. While still
wet, place pipe in "V" groove and wrap pipe and stock together using two
layers of twine. Coat twine with shellac or lacquer after each layer.
6. Drill a hole through center of pipe plug large enough for nail to pass
through.
7. File threaded end of plug flat.
8. Push nail through plug and cut off rounded 1/32 in. past the plug.
9. Screw plug into coupling.
10. Bend 4 in. metal strap into "L" shape and drill hole for wood screw.
Notch metal strap on the long side 1/2" from bend.
11. Position metal strap on stock so that top will hit the head of the nail.
Attach to stock with wood screw.
12. Place screw in each side of stock about 4 in. in front of metal strap.
Pass elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on each
side of the stock.
SAFETY CHECK- TEST FIRE RIFLE BEFORE HAND FIRING
Follow all notes and steps from Sec. III, No. 2.
How to Operate
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Follow all steps from Sec. III, No. 2. Including loading, firing, and
unloading.
Reusable primer Sec. III, No. 5
A method of making a previously fired primer reusable.
Materials
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used cartridge case
2 long nails having approx. the same diameter as the inside of the primer
pocket
"Strike - Anywhere" matches: 2 or 3 needed for each primer
vise
hammer
knife or other sharp edged instrument
Procedure
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1. File one nail to a needle point so that it is small enough to fit through
hole in primer pocket.
2. Place cartridge and nail between jaws of vise.
3. Remove anvil from primer cup.
4. File down point of second nail until tip is flat.
5. Remove indentations from face of primer cup with hammer and flattened nail.
6. Cut off tips of the heads of "strike anywhere" matches using knife.
Carefully crush the match tips on dry surface with wooden match stick
until the mixture is the consistency of sugar.
Note: Do not crush more that 3 match tips at a time or the mixture may explode.
7. Pour mixture into primer cup. Compress mixture with wooden match stick
until primer cup is fully packed.
8. Place anvil in primer pocket with legs down.
9. Place cup in pocket with mixture facing downward.
10. Place cartridge case and primer cup between vise jaws, and press slowly
until primer is seated into bottom of pocket. The primer is now ready
for use.
Pipe Pistol for .45 ammunition Sec. III, No. 6
A .45 caliber pistol can be made from 3/8 in. nominal diameter steel gas or
water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is about 15 yards.
Materials
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Steel pipe, 3/8 in. in nominal diameter and 6 in. long with threaded ends
2 threaded couplings to fit pipe
solid pipe plug to fit pipe coupling
hard wood, 8.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 1 in.
tape or string
flat head nail, approx. 1/16" in diameter
2 wood screws, approx. 1/16" in diameter
metal strap, 5 in. x 1/4 in. x 1/8 in.
bolt, 4 in. long, with nut (optional)
elastic bands
drills, one 1/16 in. in diameter and one the same as the bolt (optional)
rod, 1/4" in diameter and 8 in. long
saw or knife
Procedure
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
A. Make sure that there are no cracks or flaws in the pipe and fittings.
B. Check inside diameter of pipe using .45 caliber cartridge as a gauge.
The cartridge should fit into the pipe snugly, but without forcing.
C. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less that 1 1/2 times the
bullet diameter.
2. Follow procedure of Section III, No. 1, steps 4, 5 and 6.
3. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
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4. Cut a 3/8 in. "V" groove in the top of the stock.
5. Screw couplings into pipe. Screw plug into coupling.
6. Securely attach pipe to stock using string or tape.
7. Follow procedures of Sec. III, No. 1, steps 10 and 11.
8. (optional) Bend bolt for trigger. Drill hole in stock and place bolt in
hole so strap will be anchored by bolt when pulled back. If bolt is not
available, use strap as trigger by pulling back and releasing.
9. Follow safety check, Sec. III, No. 1.
How to Use
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1. To load:
A. Remove plug from rear coupling.
B. Wrap string or elastic band around extractor groove so case will seat
into barrel securely.
C. Place cartridge into pipe.
D. Replace plug.
2. To fire:
A. Pull metal strap back and anchor in trigger.
B. Pull trigger when ready to fire.
C. If bolt is not used, pull strap back and release.
3. To remove spent cartridge:
A. Remove plug from rear coupling.
B. Insert rod into front of pistol and push cartridge case out.
Match gun Sec. III, No. 7
An improvised weapon using safety matches as the propellant and a metal object
as the projectile. Lethal reange is about 40 yards.
Materials
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Metal pipe, 24 in. long and 3/8 in. in diameter (nominal size) or its
equivalent, threaded on one end
end cap to fit pipe
safety matches- 3 books of 20 matches each
wood- 28 in. x 4 in. x 1 in.
toy caps OR safety fuse OR "strike anywhere" matches (2)
electrical tape or string
metal strap about 4 in. x 1/4 in. x 3/16 in.
2 rags, about 1 in. x 12 in. and 1 in. x 3 in.
wood screws
elastic bands
metal object (steel rod, bolt with head cut off, etc.) approx. 7/16 in. in
diameter, and 7/16 in. long if iron or stell, 1 1/4 in. long if aluminum, 5/16
in. long if lead
metal disk 1 in. in diameter and 1/16 in. thick (quarter?)
bolt, 3/32 in. or smaller in diameter and nut to fit
saw or knife
Procedure
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings. Be sure that there are no cracks or
other flaws.
2. Drill a small hole in center of end cap. If safety fuse is used, be sure
it will pass through this hole.
3. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
Dimensions: recess ________________
__/_|_\______| ___- <- taper
4 in. at butt (high) butt->| _____-------
1 in. thick -------------
1/2 in. at tapered end
28 in. long
14 in. recessed
4. Cut a 3/8 in. deep "V" groove in top of stock.
5. Screw end cap onto pipe until tight.
6. Attach pipe to stock with string or tape.
7. Bend metal strap into "L" shape and drill holes for wood screw. Notch
metal strap on long side 1/2 in. from bend.
8. Position metal strap on stock so that the top will hit the center of hole
drilled in end cap.
9. Attach metal disk to strap with nut and bolt. This will deflect blast
from hole in end cap when gun is fired. Be sure that head of bolt is
centered on hole in end cap.
10. Attach strap to stock with wood screws.
11. Place screw on each side of stock about 4 in. in front of metal strap.
Pass elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on
each side of stock.
How to Use
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A. When toy caps are used:
1. Cut off match heads from 3 books of matches with knife. Pour match heads
into pipe.
2. Fold one end of 1 in. x 12 in. rag 3 times so that it becomes a 1 in.
square of 3 thicknesses. Place rag into pipe to cover match heads.
3. Place metal object into pipe. Place 1 in. x 3 in. rag into pipe to cover
projectile. Tamp firmly WITH CAUTION.
4. Place toy caps over small hole in end cap. Be sure metal strap will
hit caps when it is released.
Note: It may be necessary to tape toy caps to end cap.
5 When ready to fire, pull strap back and release.
B. When "Strike-Anywhere" matches are used:
1. Follow steps 1-3 in A.
2. Carefully cut off tips of heads of 2 "strike-anywhere" matches with knife.
3. Place one tip in hole in end cap. Push in with wooden end of match stick.
4. Place second match tip on a piece of tap. Place tape so match tip is
directly over hole in end cap.
5. When ready to fire, pull metal strap back and release.
C. When safety fuse is available (recommended for booby traps)
1. Remove end cap from pipe. Knot one end of safety fuse. Thread safety
fuse through hole in end cap so that knot is on inside of end cap.
2. Follow steps 1-3 in A.
3. Tie several matches to safety fuse outside end cap.
Note: Bare end of safety fuse should be inside match head cluster.
4. Wrap match covers around matches and tie. Striker should be in contact
with match bands.
5. Replace end cap on pipe.
6. When ready to fire, pull match cover off with strong, firm, quick motion.
Note: Follow safety check from Sec. III, No. 1.
Rifle Cartridge Sec. III, No. 8
A method of making a previously fired rifle cartridges reusable.
Note: See Sec. III, No. 5 for reusable primer
Materials
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Emppty rifle cartridge, be sure it still fits inside gun
threaded bolt that fits into neck of cartridge at least 1 1/4 in. long
safety or strike anywhere matches (58 needed for 7.62 mm cartridge)
rag wad (about 3/4 in. square for 7.62 mm cartridge)
knife
saw
Procedure
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1. Remove coating on head of matches by scaping match sticks with sharp edge.
CAUTION: If wooden "strike-anywhere" matches are used, cut off the tips first.
Discard tips or use for Reusable Primer, Sec. III, No. 5.
2. Fill previously primed cartridge case with match head coatings up to its
neck. Pack evenly and tightly with match stick.
Note: remove head of match stick before packing. In all packing operations,
stand off to the side and pack gently. Do not hammer.
3. Place rag wad in neck of case. Pack with match stick from which head was
removed.
4. Saw off head end of bolt so remainder is approx. the length of standard
bullet.
5. Place bolt in cartridge case so that it sticks out about the same length
as the original bullet.
Note: If bolt does not fit snugly, force paper or match sticks between bolt and
case, or wrap tape around bolt before inserting in case.
Pipe pistol for .38 caliber ammunition Sec. III, No. 9
A .38 caliber pistol can be made from 1/4 in. nominal diameter steel gas or
water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is approx. 33 yards.
Materials
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Steel pipe, 1/4 in. nominal diameter and 6 in. long with threaded ends (nipple)
solid pipe plug, 1/4 in. nominal diameter
2 steel pipe couplings, 1/4 in. nominal diameter
metal strap, approx. 1/8 in. x 1/4 in. x 5 in.
elastic bands
flat head nail- 6D or 8D, approx. 1/16 in. in diameter
2 wood screws, #8
hard wood, 8 in. x 5 in. x 1 in.
drill
wood or metal rod, 1/4 in. diameter and 8 in. long
saw or knife
Procedure
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
A. Make sure there are no cracks or other flaws.
B. Check inside diameter of pipe using a .38 cartridge as a gauge. The
bullet should fit closely into the pipe without forcing, but then
the cartridge case should not fit into the pipe.
C. Outside diameter of the pipe must NOT be less that 1 1/2 times the
bullet diameter.
2. Drill a 35/64 in. diameter hole 3/4 in. into one coupling to remove the
thread. Drilled section should fit tightly over smooth section of pipe.
3. Drill a 25/64 in. diameter hole 1 1/8 in. into pipe. Use cartridge as a
gauge; when a cartridge is inserted into the pipe, the shoulder of the
case should butt against the end of the pipe. Thread coupling tightly onto
pipe.
4. Follow procedures of Sec. III, No. 1, steps 4-11.
5. Follow safety check, Sec. III, No. 1.
How to Use
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Follow procedures of How to Operate Pistol, Sec. III, No. 1, steps 1, 2 and 3.
Pipe Pistol for .22 caliber Ammunition (long or short) Sec. III, No. 10
A .22 cal. pistol can be made from 1/8 in. nominal diameter extra heavy, steel
gas or water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is about 33 yards.
Materials
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steel pipe, extra heavy, 1/8 in. nominal diameter and 6 in. long with threaded
ends (nipple)
solid pipe plug, 1/8 in. nominal diameter
2 steel pipe couplings, 1/8 in. x 1/4 in. x 5 in.
elastic bands
flat head nail- 6D or 8D approx. 1/16 in. diameter
2 wood screws, #8
hardwood, 8 in. x 5 in. x 1 in.
drill
wood or metal rod
saw or knife
Procedure
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
A. Make sure that there are NO cracks or other flaws in the pipe or
fittings.
B. Check inside diameter of pipe using a .22 caliber cartridge, long
or short, as a gauge. The bullet should fit closely into the pipe
without forcing, but the cartridge case should NOT fit into the pipe.
C. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less than 1 1/2 times the bullet
diameter.
2. Drill a 15/64 in. diameter hole 9/16 in. deep in the pipe for long
cartridge. (If short cartridge is used, drill hole 3/8 in. deep). When
a cartridge is inserted into the pipe, the shoulder of the case should
butt against the end of the pipe.
3. Screw the coupling onto the pipe. Cut coupling length to allow pipe plug
to thread in pipe flush against the cartridge case.
4. Drill a hole off center of the pipe plug just large enough for the nail
to fit through.
Note: Drilled hole MUST BE OFF CENTER in plug. (Centered, but low)
5. Push nail through pipe plug until head of nail is flush with square end.
Cut nail off at other end 1/16 in. away from plug. Round off end with
file.
6. Follow procedures of Sec. III, No. 1, steps 6-11.
7. Follow safety check, Sec. III, No. 1.
How to Use
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Follow procedures of How to Use, Sec. III, No. 1, steps 1, 2 and 3.
Low Signature System Sec. III, No. 11
Low signature systems (silencers) for improvised small arms weapons (Sec. III)
can be made from steel gas or water pipe and fittings.
Materials
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grenade container (approx. 2.75 in. in diameter, 5 in. long)
steel pipe nipple, 6 in. long- See table 1 for diameter
2 steel pipe couplings- See table 2 for dimensions
cotton cloth- See table 2 for dimensions
drill
absorbent cotton
Procedure
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1. Drill hole in grenade container at both ends to fit outside diameter of
pipe nipple. (See table 1)
2. Drill four (4) rows of holes in pipe nipple. use table 1 for diameter
and location of hole.
Table I. Low signature system dimensions
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Holes Four
(coupling) per rows
A B C D row total
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.45 cal. 3/8 1/4 3/8 3/8 12 48
.38 cal. 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 12 48
9 MM 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 12 48
7.62 MM 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 12 48
.22 cal 1/4 5/32 1/8* 1/8 14 50
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*- extra heavy pipe
All dimensions in inches
3. Thread on of the pipe couplings on the drilled pipe nipple.
4. Cut coupling length to allow barrel of weapon to thread filly into low
signature system. Barrel should butt against end of the drilled pipe
nipple.
5. Separate the top half of the grenade container from the bottom half.
6. Insert the pipe nipple in the drilled hole at the base of the bottom half
of container. Pack the absorbent cotton inside the container and around
the pipe nipple.
7. Pack the absorbent cotton in top half of grenade container leaving hole
in center. Assend container to the bottom half.
8. Thread the other coupling onto the pipe nipple.
Note: The longer container and pipe nipple, with saw "A" and "B" dimensions as
those given, will further reduce the signature of the system.
How to Use
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1. Thread the low signature system on the selected weapon securely.
2. Place the proper cotton wad size into the muzzle end of the system.
Table II. Cotton wadding- Sizes
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weapon cotton wad size
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.45 1 1/2 in. x 6 in.
.38 1 x 4 in.
9 mm 1 x 4 in.
7.62 mm 1 x 4 in. .22 not needed
3. Load weapon.
4. Weapon is now ready to use.
Cherry Bomb Flechette gun Sec. III, No. 14
Typist note: In the Black book III, the .22 pistol is done again. Since the
two are almost identical and therefore, the second one has not be typed and
presented here. That is the reason for this section being No. 14, instead of
No. 13.
A highly effective, hand held shotgun can be made from 3/4 in. water pipe and
the projectiles are homemade flechettes (steel darts) made from box nails.
This shotgun uses cherry bombs as a source of propellant and can achieve muzzle
velocities as high as 1300 feet per second. The effective range is appox. 50
yards.
Materials
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3/4 in. diameter water pipe, 12 inches long
3/4 in. pipe coupler and pipe plug
box nails between 1 in. and 1 1/2 in. long
short piece of 3/4 in. water pipe, approx 2 in. long
rubber from inner tube
cork from wine bottle
plaster of paris
hammer and drill with 1/8 in. bit
cherry bombs or homemade flash powder
Procedure
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1. Flechette rounds can be made in the following manner:
A. Flatten the heads of box nails with a hammer.
B. Pour plaster of paris into a mold made from a short section of 3/4 in.
water pipe, to a depth of 3/8 in.
C. Insert the nails, fins down, into this mold and allow the plaster of
paris to harden. (approx. 20 minutes)
D. Push the flechette round out of the mold and set aside for later use.
2. For every flechette round that is prepared, a gas seal spacer has to also
be prepared in the following manner:
A. Using the short section of 3/4 in. water pipe as a die, sharpen the
edges with a file and hammer out circular pieces from a rubber inner
tube.
B. Using a razor blade, cut a 3/4 in. diameter wine bottle cord into
1/2 in. sections.
C. Attach the rubber gas seal to the cork spacer with a thumb tack.
3. The shotgun may be prepared in the following manner:
A. Drill a 1/8 in. diameter hole through the center of a 3/4 in. pipe
plug, then screw the pipe plug into a 3/4 in. pipe coupler.
B. Screw this pipe coupler assy. onto one end of a 12 inch long piece
of 3/4 in. water pipe.
How To Use
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1. Unscrew the pipe coupler assy. from the end of the pipe.
2. Insert the flechette round into the pipe.
3. Insert the gas seal spacer assy. behind the flechette round.
4. Insert a cherry bomb into the pipe coupler assy. with the fuse protruding
from the rear of the pipe plug.
5. Screw the coupling assy. onto the pipe and ignite the fuse.
Note: Gloves should be worn if this weapon is to be hand fired. With
sufficient practice, it can be fired, broken down, reloaded and fired again in
a reasonably short period of time.
A second application is to fire it electrically.
By using an electric bulb initiator (Sec. IV, No. 1) and filling the bulb with
the contents of a cherry bomb, this weapon can be used as an effective booby
trap to cover a trail or other type of passageway. It can still be hand fired
by means of a hand held battery pack and switch arrangment.
If cherry bombs are not available, the following flash powders can be
substituted:
1. 4 parts by weight of potassium perchlorate
1 part by weight of antimony sulfide
1 part by weight aluminum powder
2. 3 parts by weight of potassium permanganate
2 parts by weight of aluminum powder
3. 4 parts by weight of potassium chlorate
1 part by weight of sulfur
1 part by weight of aluminum powder
The fist mixture is standard cherry bomb powder and should be used whenever
possible.
The second mixture is an excellent substitute for the first and is relatively
safe to handle.
The third mixture is extremely shock sensitive and should only be used as a
last resort.
To use these mixtures, separately pulverize each ingredient into a fine powder.
Add these powder ingredients to a canning jar or other similar container with
a tight fitting lid. Mix thoroughly by gently tumbling the container between
the hands of a period of five minutes. Add one gram (approx. 1 teaspoon) to an
electric bulb initiator when ready to use.
Recoilless launcher Sec. IV, No. 1
A dual directional scrap fragment launcher which can be placed to cover the
path of advancing troops.
Materials
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Iron water pipe approx. 4 ft. long and 4 in. in diameter
black powder (commercial) or salvaged artillery propellant (about 1/2 lb.)
safety or improvised fuse (Sec. VI, No. 7) or iomprovised electrical igniter
(Sec. IV, No. 2)
stones and/or metal scrap approx 1/2 in. in diameter- about 1 lb.
4 rags fro wadding- each about 20 in. x 20 in.
wire
paper or rag
Note: Be sure pipe has no cracks or flaws
Procedure
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1. Place propellant and igniter in paper or rag and tir with string so
contents cannot fall out.
2. Insert packaged propellant and igniter in center of pipe. Pull string
leads out one end of pipe.
3. Stuff a rag wad into each end of pipe and lightly tamp using a flat end
stick.
4. Insert stones and/or scrap metal into each end of pipe. Be sure the
same weight of material is used on each side.
5. Insert a rag wad into each end of the pipe and pack tightly as before.
How to Use
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1. Place scrap mine in a tree or pointed in the path of the enemy. Attach
igniter lead to the firing circuit. The recoilless launcher is ready to
fire.
2. If safety or improvised fuse is used instead of the detonator, place the
fuse into thepackaged propellant through a hole drilled in the center of
the pipe. Light free end of fuse when ready to fire. Allow for normal
delay time.
Caution: Scrap will be ejected from both ends of the pipe.
Shotgun grenade launcher Sec. IV, No. 2
This device can be usedto launch a hand grenade to a distance of 160 yards or
more, using a standard 12 gauge shotgun.
Materials
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Grenade (Improvised pipe grenade, Sec. II, No. 1, may be used)
12 gauge shotgun
12 gauge shotgun shells
two washers, (brass, steel, iron, etc.), having outside diameter of 5/8 in.
rubber disk 3/4 in. in diameterand 1/4 in. thick (leather, neoprene, etc.) can
be used
a 30 in. long piece of hard wood (maple, oak, etc.) approx. 5/8 in. in
diameter- be sure it will slide down barrel easily
tin can (grenade and safety lever must fit into can)
two wooden blocks about 2 in. square and 1 1/2 in. thick
one wood screw about 1 in. long
two nails about 2 in. long
12 gauge wads, tissue paper, or cotton
adhesive tape, string, or wire
drill
Procedure
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1. Punch hole in center of rubber disk large enough for screw to pass through.
2. Make push rod as shown (I hate this):
|+|::|+|-------------------------
=|+| |+|-------------------------
=|+| |+|-------------------------
|+|::|+|-------------------------
where:
"=" is screw head
":" (space between) is rebber disk
"|+|" is a washer
"|-|" is a wooden stick
Note: Gun barrel is slightly less than 3/4 in. in diameter. If rubber disk
does not fit in barrel, file or trim it very slightly. It should fit tightly.
3. Drill a hole through the center of one wooden block of such size that the
push rod will fit tightly. Whittle a depression around the hole on one
side approx. 1/8 in. and large enough for the grenade to rest in.
4. Place the base of the grenade in the wooden block. Securely fasten grenade
to block by wrapping tape (or wire) around entire grenade and block.
Note: Be sure that the tape or wire does not cover hole in block or interfere
with the operation of the grenade or safety lever.
5. Drill hole through the center of the second wooden block, so that it
will just slide over the outside of the gun barrel.
6. Drill a hole in the center of the bottom of the tin can the same size as
the hole in the block.
7. Attach can to block as shown: (this is getting on my nerves)
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\ | |
++|++++++|+
| |
| |
| |
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++|++++++|+
/ | |
|______|
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This diamgram (hmpf!) represents the can, a wood block at the bottom, and nails
holding the block on (they are to be bent over).
8. Slide the can and block onto the barrel until muzzle passes the can's open
end. Wrap a small piece of tape around the barrel an inch or two from the
end. Tightly wrapped string may be used instead of tape. Force the can
and wooden block forward against the tape so that they are securely held in
place. Wrap tape around the barrel behind the can.
Caution: Be sure that the can is securely fastened to the gun barrel. If the
can should become looses and slip down the barrel after the launcher is
assembled, the grenade will explode aftr the egular delay time.
9. Remove crimp from a 12 gauge shotgun shell with pen knife. Open cartridge.
Pour shot from shell. Remove wads and plastic liner, if present.
10. Empty the propellant onto a piece of paper. Using a knife, divide the
propellant in half. Replace half of the propellant into the cartridge
case.
11. Replace the 12 gauge cardboard wads into cartridge case.
Note: If wads are not available, stuff tissue paper or cotton into the
cartridge case. Pack tighly.
How to Use
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Method I- when ordinary grenade is used:
1. Load cartridge into gun.
2. Push end of push-rod without the rubber disk into hole in wooden block
fastened to grenade.
3. Slowly push rod into barrel until it rests against the cartridge case
and grenade is in can. If the grenade is not in the can, remove rod and
cut to proper size. Push rod back into barrel.
4. With can holding safety lever of grenade in place, carefully remove
safety pin.
Caution: Be sure that the sides of the can restrain the grenade safety lever.
If the safety lever should be released for any reason, the grrenade will
explode after regular delay time.
5. To fire grenade launcher, rest gun in ground at angle determined by
range desired. A 45 degree andgle should give about 160 yards.
Method II- when improvised pipe grenade is used:
An improvised pipe grenade (Sec. II, No. 1) may be launched in a similar
manner. No tin can is needed.
1. Fasten the grenade to the block as shown above with the fuse hole at
the end opposite the block.
2. Push end of push-rod into hole in wooden block fastened to grenade.
3. Push rod into barrel until it rests against cartridge case.
4. Load cartrige in gun.
5. Follow step 5 of method I.
6. Using a fuse with at least a 10 second delay, light the fuse before firing.
7. Fire when the fuse burns to 1/2 its original length.
Grenade Launcher (57 mm cardboard container) Sec. IV, No. 3
An improvised method of launching a standard grenade 150 yards or an improvised
grenade 90 yards using a discarded cardboard ammunition container.
Materials
---------
Heavy cardboard container with inside diameter of 2 1/2 to 3 in. and at least
12 in. long- ammunition container is suitable
black poswder- 8 grams (124 grams) or less
safety or improvised fuse (Sec. VI, No. 7)
grenade or (improvised grenade, Sec. II, No. 1)
rag, approx. 20 in. x 24 in.
paper
Caution: 8 grams of black powder yield the maximum ranges. Do not use more
than this amount. See improvised scale, Sec. VII, No. 8, for measuring.
Procedure
---------
Method I- If standard grenade is used:
1. Discard top of container. Make small hole in bottom.
2. Place black powder in paper. Tie end with string so contents cannot fall
out. Place package in container.
3. Insert rag wadding into container. Pack tightly with CAUTION.
4. Measuring off a length of fuse that will give the desired delay. Thread
this through hole in bottom of container so tat it renetrates into the
black powder package.
Note: If improvised fuse is used, be sure fuse fits loosely through hole in
bottom of container.
5. Hold grenade safety lever and carefully withdraw safety pin from grenade.
Insert grenade into container, lever end first.
CAUTION: If grenade safety lever should be released for any reason, grenade
will explode after normal delay time.
6. Bury container about 6 in. in the ground at 30 degree angle, bringing fuse
up alongside container. Pack ground tightly around container.
CAUTION: The tightly packed dirt helps to hold the tube together during the
firing. DO not fire unless at least the bottom half of the container is buried
in solidly packed dirt.
Method II- If improvised pipe hand grenade is used:
1. Follow step 1 on above procedure.
2. Measure off a piece of fuse at least as long as the cardboard container.
Tape one end of this to the fuse from the blasting cap in the improvised
grenade. Be sure ends of fuse are in contact with each other.
3. Place free end of fuse and black powder on piece of paper. Tie ends with
string so contents will not fall out.
4. Place package in tube. Insert rag wadding. Pack so it fits snugly. Place
pipe hand grenade into tube. Be sure it fits snugly.
5. Insert fuse through hole in end of cardboard container. Be sure it goes
into black powder package.
Note: Cardboard container may be used for ony one firing.
6. Follow step 6 of method I.
How to Use
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Light fuse when ready to fire.
Fire Bottle launcher Sec. IV, No. 4
A device using 2 items (shotgun and chemical fire bottle) that can be used to
start or place a fire 80 yards from launcher.
Materials
---------
standard 12 gauge shotgun or improvised shotgun (Sec. III, No. 2)
improvised fire bottle (Sec. V, No. 1)
tin can, about 4 in. in diameter and 5 1/2 in. high
wood, about 3 in. x 3 in. x 2 in.
nail, at least 3 in.
nuts and bolts or nails, at least 2 1/2 in. long
rag
paper
drill
If standard shotgun is used:
Hard wood stick, about the same lenght of the shotgun barrel and about 5/8 in.
in diameter- stick need not to be round
2 washers (brass, steel, iron, etc.) having outside diameter of 5/8 in.
one wood screw about 1 in. long
rubber disk, 3/4 in. in diameter and 1/4 in. thick (leather, cardboard, etc.
may also be used)
12 gauge shorgun ammunition
If improvised shotgun is used:
Fuse, safety or improvised fast burning (Sec. VI, No. 7)
hard wood stick, about the same length of the barrel and 3/4 in. in diameter
black powder- 9 grams, See Sec. VII. No. 8)
Procedure
---------
Method I- If improvised shotgun is used:
1. Drill hole in center of wood block approx. 1 in. deep. Hole should have
approx. the same diameter of the woden stick.
2. Drill 2 small holes on opposite sides of the wooden block. Hole should be
large enough for bolts to pass through.
3. Fasten can to block with nuts and bolts.
Note: Can may also be securely fastened to clock by hammering several nails
through can and block. Do dot drill holes, and be careful not to split wood.
4. Place wooden stick into hole in wooden block. Drill small hole (same
diameter as that of 3 in. nail) through wooden block and through wooden
stick. Insert nail in hole.
5. Crumple paper and place in bottom of can. Place another piece of paper
around fire bottle and insert into can. Use enough paper so that bottle
will fit snugly.
6. Place safety fuse and black powder on paper. Tie each end with string.
7. Thread fuse through hole in plug. Place powder package in rear of
shotgun. Screw plug finger tight into coupling.
Note: Hole in plug may have to be enlarged for fuse.
8. Insert rag into front of cartridge. Pack rag against powder package with
stick. USE CAUTION!
Method II- If standard shotgun is used:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2, shotgun grenade launcher, Sec. IV, No. 2.
2. Follow procedure of method I, steps 1-5.
3. Follow steps 9, 10, 11, shotgun grenade launcher, Sec. IV, No. 2, using
1/3 of total propellant instead of 1/2.
4. Load cartridge in gun.
CAUTION: Do not tilt muzzle downward.
2. Hold gun against ground at 45 degree angle and light fuse.
Note: Steps 1 and 2, "How to Use" same for both standard and improvised
shotguns.
CAUTION: Severe burns may result if bottle shatters when fired. If possible,
obtain a bottle identical to that being used as the fire bottle. Fill about
2/3 full of water and fire as above. If bottle shatters when fired instead of
being launched intact, use a different type of bottle.
Grenade Launchers Sec. IV, No. 5
A variety of grenade launchers can be fabricated from metal pipes and fittings.
Ranges up to 660 yards can be obtained depending on length of tube, charge,
number of grenades, and angle of firing.
Materials
---------
Metal pie, threaded on one end and approx. 2 1/2 in. in diameter and 14 in. to
4 ft. long, depending on range desired and number of grenades used.
end cap to fit pipe
black powder, 15 to 50 grams, approx 1 1/4 to 4 1/4 tablespoons (Sec. I, No. 3)
safety fuse, fast burning improvised fuse (Sec. VI, No. 7) OR improvised
electric bulb initiator (Sec. VI, No. 1) automobile light bulb is needed
grenades- 1 to 6
rag(s) about 30 in. x 30 in.
drill
string
Note: Examine pipe carefully to be sure there are no flaws or cracks.
Procedure
---------
Method I- If fuse is used:
1. Drill small hole through center of end cap.
2. Make small knot near one end of fuse. Place black powder and knotted end
of fuse in paper and tie with string.
3. Thread fuse through hole in end cap and place package in end cap. Screw
end cap onto pipe, being careful that black powder package is not caught
between threads.
4. Roll rag wad so that it is about 6 in. long and has approx. the same
diameter as the pipe. Push rolled rag into open end of pipe until
it rests against black powder package.
5. Hold grenade safety lever in place and carefully withdraw safety pin.
CAUTION: If grenade safety lever is released for any reason, the grenade will
explode after the usual delay (4-5 sec.).
6. Holding safety lever in place, carefully push grenade into pipe, lever end
first, until it rests against rag wad.
7. The following table list carious types of grenade launchers and their
performance characteristics.
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Desired range | No. of grenades | black powder | pipe length | firing angle
----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|-------------
250 m | 1 | 15 gm | 14" | 30 degrees
500 m | 1 | 50 gm | 48" | 10 degrees
600 m (A) | 1 | 50 gm | 48" | 30 degrees
200m | 6 (B) | 25 gm | 48" | 30 degrees
----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|-------------
(A): For this range, an additional delay is required, see Sec. VI, No. 11& 12.
(B): For multiple launcher, load as shown: (bullshit. Like this.)
Note: Since performance of different black powder varies, fire several test
rounds to determine the exact amount of powder necessary to achieve the desired
range.
Load in this order, from bottom: Black powder package, rolled rag (30x30),
grenade, stuffed rag (20x20), grenade, stuffed rag (20x20), etc...
How to Use
----------
1. Bury at least 1/2 of the launcher pipe in the ground at desired angle.
Open end should face the expected path of the enemy. Muzzle my be covered
with cardboard and a thin layer of dirt and/or leaves as camouflage. Be
sure cardboard prevents dirt from entering pipe.
Note: The 14 in. launcher may be hand held against the ground instead of being
buried.
2. Light fuse when ready to fire.
Method II- If electrical igniter is used:
Note: Be sure bulb is in good operating condition.
1. Prepare electric bulb initiator as described in Sec. VI, No.1.
2. Place electric initiator and black powder charge in paper. Tie ends of
paper with string.
3. Follow above procedure, steps 3 to end of Procedure.
How to Use
----------
1. Follow above How to Use, Step 1.
2. Connect leads to firing circuit. Close circuit when ready to fire.
60MM mortar projectile Launcher Sec. IV, No. 6
A device to launch 60MM mortar rounds using a metal pipe 2 1/2 in. in diameter
and 4 ft. long as the launching tube.
Materials
---------
Mortar, 60MM projectile and charge increments
metal pipe, 2 1/2 in. in diameter and 4 ft. long, threaded on one end
threaded cap to fit pipe
bolt, 1/8 in. in diameter and at least 1 in. long.
two nuts to fit bolt
file
drill
Procedure
---------
1. Drill hole 1/8 in. in diameter through center of end cap.
2. Round off end of bolt with file.
3. Place bolt through hole in end cap. Secure in place with nuts.
===============
+=+
()::+:+::: <- must protrude 1/4 inch on both sides
+=+
================
where:
"=" is end cap
"()" is bolt head
"+" is nut
":" is bolt
4. Screw end cap onto pipe tightly. Tube is now ready for use.
How to Use
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1. Bury launching tube in ground at desired angle so that bottom of tube is at
least 2 ft. underground. Adjust the number of increments in rear finned
end of mortat projectile. See following table (shit) for launching angle
and number of increments used.
2. When ready to fire, withdraw safety wire from mortar projectile. Drop
projectile into launching tube, FINNED END FIRST. (yes, several assholes
in the ARMY have actually put one down head first....BOOM! They ain't with
us no more...)
CAUTION: Be sure bore riding pin is in place when mortar projectile is dropped
into tube. A live mortar round could explode in the tube if ithe fit is loose
enough to permit the bore riding pin to come out partway. Also keep all body
arts behind open end of tube when firing, as the mortar will fire once dropped
down the tube.
Table
desired
range (yds.) | max height (yards) | angle of elevation | charge (a) |
----------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------|
150 | 25 | 40 | 0 |
300 | 50 | 40 | 1 |
700 | 150 | 40 | 2 |
1000 | 225 | 40 | 3 |
1500 | 300 | 40 | 4 |
----------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------|
125 | 75 | 60 | 0 |
300 | 125 | 60 | 1 |
550 | 250 | 60 | 2 |
1000 | 375 | 60 | 3 |
1440 | 600 | 60 | 4 |
----------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------|
75 | 100 | 80 | 0 |
150 | 200 | 80 | 1 |
300 | 350 | 80 | 2 |
400 | 600 | 80 | 3 |
550 | 750 | 80 | 4 |
----------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------|
(A): charge- number of increments
Silent grenade launcher Sec. IV, No. 7
A completely silent grenade launcher can be made from a 12 gauge shotgun shell,
pieces of pipe, pipe resucer, wooden dowels and a wine bottle cork. This
produces a launcher that can propel a fire bottle in excess of 100 yards and a
grenade in excess of 300 yards. After firing, all of the expanding gas in
contained within the barrel. This principle of gas containment produces a
completely silent weapon.
Materials
---------
12 gauge shotgun shells
launcher parts:
3/4 in. nominal size water or gas pipe, 30 in. long and threaded on both
ends
3/4 in. steel pipe coupler
3/4 in. steel pipe plug
sheet of wood 2 in. x 4 in. x 32 in.
metal strap 1/4 in. x 1/16 in. x 4 in.
heavy twine (approx. 100 yards)
3 wood screws and screwdriver
flat head nail (8D) for firing and safety pins
saw, file and drill with assortment of bits
shellac or lacquer
rubber bands
Gas containment parts:
3/4 in. to 1/2 in. steel pipe reducer
3/4 in. diameter, 1 1/2 in. long hard wooden dowel
3/4 in. diameter wine bottle cork
rubber disk 3/4 in. in diameter and 1/4 in. thick (leather or neoprene can
be used in place of the rubber disk)
vaseline
Launching platfirm parts:
hard wooden dowel 30 in. long x 1/2 in. in diameter
tin can to fit over fire bottle or hand grenade
wood platfirm base approx. 3 in. x 3 in. x 2 in. to which tin can and
wooden dowel will be mounted
nuts and bolts, or nails, at least 2 1/2 in. long
Procedure
---------
1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings:
A. Make sure there are no cracks or other flaws.
B. Check inside diameter of pipe. A 12 gauge shotgun shell should fit
into the pipe but the brass rim of the shell should not.
C. Outside diameter of the pipe must be at least 1 in.
D. Screw the 3/4 in. - 1/2 in. pipe resucer onto the front end of the
pipe. Sighting through the rear end of the pipe, ensure that the
reduced 1/2 in. center hole is centered with respect to the side
walls of the 3/4 in. pipe. Remove the pipe reducer and set aside
for later use.
CAUTION: Do not use a pipe reducer that causes an offset center hole when it is
tightened down on the end of the pipe.
2. Cut stock from wood using a saw:
| <- approx. 32 in. -> |
| <- 13 1/2 in. -> |
one inch thick at butt ______________________________
_ ________________________| | <- 2 inches thick
4| | __| here; should
i| | _______------ taper to 2x2in
n|_ |_____________________________-----------
3. Cut 3/8 in. deep "V" groove int he top of the stock.
4. Turn the 3/4 in. pipe coupling onto the rear of the pipe.
5. Coat pipe and "V" groove of stock with shellac or lacquer and while still
wet, place pipe in "V" groove and wrap pipe and stock together using two
heavy layers of twine. Coat twine with shellac or lacquer after each
layer.
6. Using a metal file, file the threaded end of the pipe plug flat. This
allows a firm seat between the rear of the shotshell case and the end of
the pipe plug. However, because of tapered screw threads on the pipe and
pipe plug, the pipe coupler my prevent firm seating between the shotshell
case and the pipe plug. If this is the case, fill the space between the
pipe plug and the shotshell case with 1 in. steel washers with holes in
the center of the firing pin to pass through.
7. Drill a hole through the center of the pipe plug large enough for a 8D
nail to pass through.
8. Using the same size drill, drill a hole through the rear side of the
pipe plug, perpendicular to and intersecting witht he central firing pin
hole. This is going to be used as a safety for the firing pin.
9. Push an 8D nail through the central firing pin hole and cut off flat
1/32 in. past the end of the pipe plug or the end of the last 1 in. steel
washer.
10. Using a file, notch the firing pin nail where the side hole intersects
with the central firing pin hole and file the end round.
11. Using a serparate 8D nail, push it through the side hole. Note where
it intersents the firing pin hole and file it flat, to half its normal
thickness, from that point until it passes through the other side.
12. Insert the firing pin into the central firing pin hole, aligning the slot
in the firing pin with he safety hole in the side of the pipe plug.
13. Insert the safety nail through the side hole so that it interlocks with
the central firing pin. Bend the protruding end of the safety nail
around the end pipe plug to ensure that the firing pin is locked into
place.
14. Insert steel washers, if necessary, and screw end plug tightly into pipe
coupler.
15. Bend a 4 in. metal strap into an "L" shape and drill a hole for the side
pivot screw to pass through. Notch the metal strap on the long side, 1/2
in. from the bend.
| <- 1 1/2 in.->|
_______________
|_____________ |
/| |
____/ | |
bend | |
| |
1/16 in.->| |<-
|_|
|.5 in|
|*| "*" = notch should go in 1/8 in.
_____ __
| | |-- 1/2 in.
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| |
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| |
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|_____| __|-- 1/4 in.
|__|
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1/4 in.
16. Position the metal strap on the stock sp that the top will hit the head of
the nail. Attach to the stock using a wood pivot screw.
17. Place a screw on each side of the stock about 4 in. in front of the metal
strap. Pass rubber bands through the notch in the metal strap and attach
to screw on each side of the stock.
18. Two gas containment pistons should be made in the following manner:
A. Cut a 3/4 in. diameter wood dowel to a length of 1 1/2 in. Round the
forward edges of the dowel off with file.
B. Attach a 3/4 in. diameter, 1/4 in. thick rubber or leather washer
to the rearend of the wooden dowel with a thumb tack. If rubber
or leather of the proper thickness is not available, the washer
can be built up to 1/4 in. thick with successive layers of thin
rubber or leather.
C. Cut a 3/4 in. diameter wine bottle cork to a length of 1 1/2 in.
D. Set both pistons aside for later use.
19. A launching platform should be made in the following manner:
A. Drill a 1/2 in. hole approx. 1 in. deep in the center of the wood
block. The 1/2 in. diameter, 30 in. long hard wooden dowel is to
fir into this hole.
B. Drill two 1/4 in. holes on opposite sides of the wooden support
block. These holes should be drilled clear through the block for
bolts to pass through.
C. Using the supporting block as a template, mark the bolt holes on the
bottom of a tin can which is large enought to hold either a fire
bottle or hand grenade, then drill the two holes in the bottom of the
can. Secure the can to the supporting block by placing 1/4 in. bolts
through the bottom of the can and the block, securing with nuts.
D. Push the 30 in. long, 1/2 in. diameter wooden dowel into the 1 in.
deep hole in the bottom of the supporting block. Secure in place
by driving a nail through the supporting block and into the center
of the wooden dowel.
20. Prepare a 12 gauge shotgun shell in the following manner:
A. Remove crimp from the shell with a pen knife. Pour shot from shell
and remove the wads and plastic liner if present.
B. Empty the propellant onto a folded piece of paper. Divide the
propellant into thirds. Replace 2/3 of the propellant back into
the shell case.
C. Replace the 12 gauge cardboard wads back into the shell casing. If
wads are not available, stuff tissue paper or cotton into the shell
case and pack tightly.
How to Use
----------
1. To load:
A. Remoove the firing pin plug from the rear of the pipe coupler.
B. Insert the specially loaded 12 gauge shotgun into the rear end of
the pipe.
C. Insert steel washers if necessary and screw the pipe plug back into
the rear pipe coupler until it seats against the base of the shell.
D. Cover the 3/4 in. wooden dowel (gas containment piston) with Vaseline
and insert in the forward end of the barrel. Using the launching
platform as a ramrod, push the piston down against the shotgun shell
in the rear of the launcher.
E. Cover the 3/4 in. diameter wine bottle cork with Vaseline and press
down against the wooden piston.
F. Secure the 3/4 in. to 1/2 in. pipe reducer tightly to the forward
end of the pipe barrel.
G. Insert the 1/2 in. x 30 in. wooden dowel launching platform into
the barrel through the center hole of the pipe reducer and seat
it against the cork secondary gas seal.
H. Isert fire bottle, hand grenade, or pipe bombs into the tin can on
the end of the launching platform.
Note: If a fire bottle is used, crumple paper and place in the bottom of the
can. wrap more paper around the fire bottle and insert into the can. Use
enough paper so the bottle will fit snugly.
2. To fire:
A. Place stock of launcher against the ground and position the launcher
at various degrees of elevation, in relation to ground level, so that
variations of ranges can be achieved.
B. Pull firing strap back with thumb. When ready to fire, release strap.
Chemical Fire bottle Sec. V, No. 1
This incendiary is self igniting on target impact.
Materials Source
--------- ------
Sulfuric acid motor vehicles- batteries
materials processing,
industrial plants
gasoline motor fuel
potassium chlorate drug store
sugar food store
glass bottle with stopper (1 qt. approx.)
small bottle or jar with lid
rag or absorbent paper (paper towels, newpaper)
string or rubber bands
Procedure
---------
1. Sulfuric acid must be concentrated. If battery acid or other dilute
acid is used, concentrate it by boiling until dense white fumes are
given off. Container should be oven glass or enamel-ware.
CAUTION: Sulfuric acid will burn skin and destroy clothing. If any is spilled,
wash it away with a large quantity of water. Fumes are also dangerous and
should not be inhaled.
2. Remove the acid from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
3. Pour gasoline into the large (1 qt.) bottle until it is approx. 2/3 full.
4. Add concentrated sulfuric acid to gasoline slowly until the bottle
is filled to within 1 to 2 in. from the top. Place the stopper in the
mouth of the bottle.
5. Wash the outside of the bottle thoroughly with clear water.
CAUTION: If this is NOT done, the bottle may be dangerous to handle during use.
6. Wrap a clean cloth or several sheets of absorbent paper around the outside
of the bottle. Tie with string ot fasten with rubber bands.
7. Dissolve 1/2 cup of potassium chlorate and 1/2 cup of sugar in one cup of
boiling water.
8. Allow the solution to cool, pout into the small bottle and cap slightly.
CAUTION: Store this bottle separately from the other bottle.
How to Use
----------
1. Shake the small bottle to mix contents and pour onto the cloth or paper
around the large bottle.
Bottle can be used wet or after solution has dried. However, when dry, the
sugar-Potassium nitrate mixture is very sensitive to spark or flame and should
be handled accordingly.
2. Throw ot launch the bottle. When the bottle breaks against a hard
surface (target) the acid in the gasoline will react with the chlorate-
sugar mixture annd then ignite the gasoline.
Igniter from book matches Sec. V, No. 2
This is a hot igniter made from paper book matches for use with molotov
cocktails and other incendiaries.
Materials
---------
paper book matches
adhesive or friction tape
Procedure
---------
1. Remove the staple(s) from match book and separate matches from cover.
2. Fold and tape one row of matches.
3. Shape the cover into a tube with striking surface on the inside and tape.
Make sure the folded cover will fit tightly around the taped match heads.
Leave cover open at opposite end for insertion of the matches.
4. Push the taped matches into the tube until the bottom ends are exposed
about 3.4 in.
5. Flatten and fold the open end of the tube so that it laps over about 1 in,;
tape in place.
Use with Molotov Cocktail
-------------------------
Tap the "match end tab" of the igniter to the neck of the molotov cocktail.
Grasp the "cover end tab" and pull sharply or quickly to ignite.
General Use
-----------
The book match igniter can be used by itself to ignite flammable liquids, fuse
cords, and other similar items requiring hot ignition.
CAUTION: Store matches and completed igniters in moistureproof containers such
as rubber or plastic bags until ready for use. Damp or wet paper book matches
will not ignite.
Mechanically Initiated fire bottle Sec. V, No. 3
The mechanically initiated fire bottle is an incendiary device which ignites when thrown against a hard surface.
Materials
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glass jar or short neck bottle with a leakproof lid or stopper
tin can or similar container just large enough to fit over the lid of the jar
coil spring (compression) approx. 1/2 the diameter of the can and 1 1/2 times
as long
gasoline
four (4) "blue tip" matches (I think they are called Ohio kitchen matches)
flat stick or piece of metal roughly 1/2 in. x 1/16 in. x 4 in.
wire or heavy twine
adhesive tape
Procedure
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1. Draw or scratch two lines around the can- one 3/4 in. and the other 1 1/4
in. from the open end.
2. Cut 2 slots on opposite sides of the tin can at the line farthest from
the open end. Make slots large enough for the flat stick or piece
of metal to pass through.
3. Punch 2 small holes just below the rim of the open end of the can.
4. Tape blue tip matches together in pairs. The distance between the match
heads should equal the inside diameter of the can. Two pairs are
sufficient.
5. Attach paired matches to second and third coils of the spring, using thin
wire.
6. Insert the end of the spring opposite the matches into the tin can.
7. Compress the spring until the end with the matches passes the slot in the
can. Pass the flat stick or piece of metal through slots in can to hold
spring in place. This acts as a safety device.
8. Puch many closely packed small holes between the lines marked on the can
to form a striking surface for the matches. Be careful to not seriously
deform the can.
9. Fill the jar with gasoline and cap tightly.
10. Turn can over and place over the jar so that the safety stick rests on
the lid of the jar.
11. Pass wire or twine around the bottom of the jar. Thread ends through
the holes in can and bind tightly to jar.
12. Tape wire or cord to jar near the bottom.
How to Use
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1. Carefully withdraw flat safety stick.
2. Throw jar at hard surface.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY STICK UNTIL READY TO THROW FIRE BOTTLE. The
safety stick, when in place, prevents ignition of the fire bottle if it should
accidently be broken.
Gelled flame Fuels Sec. V, No. 4
Gelled or paste type fuels are often preferable to raw gasoline for use in
incediary devices such as fire bottles. This type fuel adheres more readily to
the target and produces greater heat concentration.
Several methods are shown for gelling gasoline using commonly avilable
materials. The methods are divided into the following catagories based on the
major ingredient:
4.1 Lye systems
4.2 Lye-alcohol
4.3 Soap-alcohol systems
4.4 Egg white systems
4.5 Latex systems
4.6 Wax systems
4.7 Animal blood systems
I will type this one warning ONE TIME only!
CAUTION: Never at ANY time should you light up a cigarette while mixing flame
fuels! No Smoking! Go smokeless!
Lye Systems Sec. V, No. 4.1
Lye (also known as caustic soda or Sodium hydroxide) can be used in combination
with powdered rosin ot castor oil to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel which
will adhere to target surfaces.
Note: This fuel is not suitable for use in the chemical (sulfuric acid) type of
fire bottle (Sec. V, No. 1). The acid will react with the lye and break down
the gel.
Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
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60 gasoline motor fuel gas station
2 (flake) or lye drain cleaner, food, drug store
1 (powder) making soap
15 rosin manufacturing naval stores
paint & varnish industry
or
castor oil medicine food and drug stores
Procedure
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1. Pour gasoline into jar, bottle or other container. (Do not use an aluminum
container.
2. If rosin is in cake form, crush into small pieces.
3. Add rosin or castor oil to the gasoline and stir for for about five (5)
minutes to mix thoroughly.
4. In a second container (not aluminum) add lye to an equal volume of water
slowly while stirring.
5. Add lye solution to the gasoline mix and stir until mixture thickens (about
1 minute).
Note: The sample will eventually thicken to a very firm paste. This can be
thinned, if desired, by stirring additional gasoline.
Lye-Alcohol Systems Sec. V, No. 4.2
Lye (also known as caustic soad or Sodium hydroxide) can be used in combination
with alcohol and any of several fats to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel.
Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How Used Common source
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60 gasoline motor fuel gas station
2 (flake) or lye drain cleaner food, drug store
1 (powder) making of soap
3 ethyl alcohol whiskey medicine, liquor store
Note: Methyl (wood) alcohol or isopropyl alcohol can be used, but they produce
softer gels.
14 tallow food, soap making fat rendered by cooking
the meat of animal
Note: The following can be substituted for the tallow:
A. wool grease (lanolin) (very good)- fat extracted from sheep wool.
B. castor oil (good).
C. Any fish oil.
D. Butter or oleo margarine
E. Any vegetable oil (corn, cottonseed, peanut, linseed, etc.)
It is necessary when using substitutes E and D to double the given amount of
fat and lye for satisfactory bodying.
Procedure
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1. Pour gasoline into bottle, jar or other container. (Do not use an aluminum
container)
2. Add tallow or substitute to the gasoline and stir for about 1/2 min. to
dissolve fat.
3. Add alcohol to the gasoline mixture.
4. In a separate container (Not aluminum) slowly add lye to an equal amount
of water. Mixture should be stirred constantly while adding lye.
5. Add lye solution to the gasoline mixture and stir occasionally until
thickened (about 1/2 hour).
Note: The mixture will eventually (1 to 2 days) thicken to a very firm paste.
This can be thinned, if desired, by stirring in additional gasoline.
Soap-Alcohol system Sec. V, No. 4.3
Common household soap can be used in combination with alcohol to gel gasoline
for use as a flame fuel which will adhere to taget surfaces.
Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
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36 gasoline motor fuel gas station, cars
1 ethyl alcohol whiskey liquor, drug store
Note: Methyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol can be substituted for the whiskey.
20 (powder) or laundry soap washing food store
28 (flake) clothes
Note: Unless the word "soap" actually appears somewhere on the container or
wrapper, a washing compound is probably a detergent. These cannot be used.
Procedure
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1. If bar soap is used, carve into thin flakes using a knife.
2. Pour alcohol and gasoline into a jar, bottle or other containr and mix
thoroughly.
3. Add soap powder or flakes to gasoline-alcohol mix and stir occasionally
until thickened (about 15 minutes).
Egg systems Sec. V, No. 4.4
The white of any bird egg can be used to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel
which will adhere to target surface.
Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
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85 gasoline motor fuel gas station
14 egg whites food food store, farm
Any one of the following:
1 table salt food sea water
natural brine, food str.
3 ground coffee food coffee plant
food store
3 dried tea leaves tea plant, food store
3 cocoa food cacao tree
food store
2 sugar sweetening sugar cane, food store
1 saltpeter pyrotechnics drug store
(potassium explosives natural deposts
nitrate) matches
1 epsom salts medicine natural deposits
mineral water kieserite
industrial procs. drug, food store
2 washing soda washing cleaner food store
(sal soda) photography drug store
medicine photography store
1 1/2 baking soda baking food store
manufacture of drug store
beverages,
mineral water
and medicines
1 1/2 aspirin medicine drug, food store
Procedure
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1. Separate the egg white from yolk. This can be done by breaking the egg
into a disk and carefully removing the yolk with a spoon.
Note: Do not get the yellow egg yolk mixed into the egg white. If egg yolk
gets into the egg white, discard the egg.
2. Pour egg white into a jar, bottle, or other container and add gasoline.
3. Add the salt or other additive to the mixture and stir occasionally until
a gel forms (about 5-10 minutes).
Note: A thicker gelled flame fuel can be obtained by putting the capped jar in
hot (65 degree C) water for about 1/2 hour and then letting them cool to room
temperature. (Do not heat the gelled fuel containing coffee).
Latex systems Sec. V, No. 4.5
Any milky while plant fluid is a potential source of latex which can be used to
gel gasoline.
Materials
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Ingredient How used Common source
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gasoline motor fuel, solvent gas station, motor vehicle
latex, commercial paints, adhesives natural or from tree or
plant, rubber cement
One of the following acids:
acetic acid salad dressing food stores
(vinegar) developing film fermented apple cider
photographic supply
sulfuric acid storage batteries motor vehicles
(oil of vitriol) materials processing industrial plants
hydrochloric acid petroleum wells hardware store
(muriatic acid) pickling and metal industrial plants
cleaning
industrial processes
Note: If acids are not available, use acid salt (aluminum sulfates and
chlorides other than sodium or potassiu). The formic acid from crushed red ants
can also be used.
Procedure
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1. With commercial rubber latex:
A. Place 7 parts by volume of latex and 92 parts by volume of gasoline
in bottle. Cap bottle and shake to mix well.
B. Add 1 part by volume vinegar (or other acid) and shake until gel
forms.
2. With natural latex:
A. Natural latex should form lumps as it comes from the plant. If lumps
do not form, add a small amount of acid to the latex.
B. Strain off the latex lumps and allow to dry in air.
C. Place 20 parts by volume of latex in bottle and add 80 parts by volume
of gasoline. Cover bottles and allow to stand until a swollen gel
mass is obtained (2 to 3 days).
Wax systems Sec. V, No. 4.6
Any of several common waxes can be used to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel
which will adhere to target surfaces.
Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How Used Common source
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80 gasoline motor fuel, gas station, vehicle
solvent
Any one of the following:
20 Ozocerite leather polish natural deposits
mineral wax sealing wax general stores
fossil wax candles department store
ceresin wax crayons
waxed paper
textile sizing
beeswax furniture and honeycomb of bee
floor waxes general store
artificial fruit department store
lithographing
wax paper
textile finish
candles
bayberry wax candles natural form
myrtle wax soaps myrica berries
leather polish general store
medicine department store
Procedure
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1. Obtaining wax from Natural sources: Plants and berries are potential
sources of natural waxes. Place the plants and/or berries in boiling
water. The natural waxes will melt. Let the water cool. The natural
waxes will form a solid layer on the water surface. Skim off the solid
wax and let dry. With natural waxes which has suspended matter when
melted, screen the wax through a cloth.
2. Melt the wax and pour into jar or bottle which has been placed in a hot
water bath.
3. Add gasoline to the bottle.
4. When wax has completely dissolved in the gasoline, allow the water bath to
cool slowly to room temp.
Note: If a gel does not form, add additional wax, (up to 40 % by volume) and
repeat the above steps. if no gel forms with 40 % wax,, make a lye solution by
dissolving a small amount of lye (sodium hydroxide) in a equal amount of water.
Add this solution (1/2% by volume) to the gasoline wax mix and shake bottle
until get forms.
Animal blood systems Sec. V, No. 4.7
Animal blood can be used to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel which will
adhere to target surfaces.
Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
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68 gasoline motor fuel gas station, cars
30 animal blood food, medicine slaughter house
serum natural habitat
Any one of the following:
2 salt food, sea water
industrial natural brine
processes food store
ground coffee food coffee plant
beverage food store
dried tea leaves food store
sugar sweetening sugar cane
food store
lime mortar from calcium carbonate
plaster hardware store
medicine drug store
ceramics garden supply
steel making
baking soda baking food store
beverages drug store
industrail prcs.
epsom salts medicine drug store
mineral water natural deposits
food store
Procedure
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1. Preparation of animal blood serum:
A. Slit animal's jugular vein. Hang upside down to drain.
B. Place coagulated (lumpy) blood in a cloth or a screen and catch
the red fluid (serum) that drains through.
C. Store in cool place if possible.
CAUTION: DO not get aged blood serum into an open cut. This can cause
infections.
2. Pour blood serum into jar, bottle, or other container and add gasoline.
3. Add the salt (or other additive) to the mixture and stir until a gel forms.