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IMPROVISED MUNITIONS HANDBOOK
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CHAPTER II
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SMALL ARMS WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
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NOTE: This is Chapter III of The Improvised Munition Handbook.
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Section III
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No. 1
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PIPE PISTOL FOR 9 MM AMMUNITION
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A 9 mm pistol can be made from 1/4" steel gas or water pipe and fittings.
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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1/4" nominal size steel pipe 4 to 6 inches long with threaded ends.
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1/4" Solid pipe plug
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Two (2) steel pipe couplings
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Metal strap - roughly 1/8" x 1/4" x 5"
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Two (2) elastic bands
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Flat head nail - 6D or 8D (approx. 1/16" diameter)
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Two (2) wood screws #8
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Wood 8" x 5" x 1"
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Drill
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1/4" wood or metal rod, (approx. 8" long)
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PROCEDURE:
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
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a. Make sure that there are NO cracks or other flaws in the pipe or fittings.
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b. Check inside diameter of pipe using a 9 mm cartridge as a gauge. The
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bullet should closely fit into the pipe without forcing but the cartridge
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case SHOULD NOT fit into pipe.
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c. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less than 1 1/2 times bullet diameter
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(.536 inches; 1.37 cm)
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2. Drill a 9/16" (1.43 cm) diameter hole 3/8" (approx. 1 cm) into one
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coupling to remove the thread.
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Drilled section should fit tightly over smooth section of pipe.
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3. Drill a 25/64" (1 cm) diameter hole 3/4" (1.9 cm) into pipe. Use cartridge
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as a gauge; when a cartridge is inserted into the pipe, the base of the case
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should be even with the end of the pipe. Thread coupling tightly onto pipe,
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drilled end first.
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4. Drill a hole in the center of the pipe plug just large enough for the nail
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to fit through.
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NOTE: Hole MUST be centered in plug.
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5. Push nail through plug until haed of nail is flush with square end. Cut
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nail off at other end 1/16" (.158 cm) away from plug. Round off end of nail
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with file.
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6. Bend metal strap to "U" shape and drill holes for wood screws. File two
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small notches at top.
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7. Saw or otherwise shape 1" (2.54 cm) thick hard wood into stock.
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8. Drill a 9/16" diameter (1.43 cm) hole through the stock. The center of the
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hole should be approximately 1/2" (1.27 cm) from the top.
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9. Slide the pipe through this hole and attach front coupling. Screw drilled
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plug into rear coupling.
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NOTE: If 9/16" drill is not available cut a "V" groove in the top of the stock
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and tape pipe securely in place.
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10. Position metal strap on stock so that top will hit the head of the nail.
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Attach to stock with wood screw on each side.
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11. String elastic bands from front coupling to notch on each side of the
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strap.
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SAFETY CHECK - TEST FIRE PISTOL BEFORE HAND FIRING
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1. Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand
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behind in case the pistol ruptures when fired.
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2. Mount pistol solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet
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in front of the barrier.
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3. Attach a cord to the firing strap on the pistol.
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4. Holding the other end of the cord, go behind the barrier.
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5. Pull the cord so that the firing strap is held back.
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6. Release the cord to fire the pistol. (If pistol does not fire, shorten the
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elastic bands or increase their number.)
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IMPORTANT: Fire at least five rounds from behind the barrier and then re-in-
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spect the pistol before you attempt to hand fire it.
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HOW TO OPERATE PISTOL:
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1. To Load:
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a. Remove plug from rear coupling.
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b. Place cartridge into pipe.
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c. Replace plug.
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2. To Fire:
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a. Pull strap back and hold with thumb until ready.
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b. Release strap.
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3. To Remove Shell Case:
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a. Remove plug from rear coupling.
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b. Insert 1/4" diameter steel or wooden rod into front of pistol and push
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shell case out.
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Section III
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No. 2
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SHOTGUN (12 GAUGE)
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A 12-gauge shotgun can be made from 3/4" water or gas pipe adn fittings.
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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Wood 2" x 4" x 32"
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3/4" nominal size water or gas pipe 20" to 30" long threaded on one end.
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3/4" steel coupling
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Solid 3/4" pipe plug
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Metal strap (1/4" x 1/16" x 4")
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Twine, heavy (100 yards approximately)
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3 wood screws and screwdriver
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Flat head nail 6D or 8D
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Hand drill
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Saw or knife
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File
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Shellac or lacquer
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Elastic Bands
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PROCEDURE:
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
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a. Make sure that there are NO cracks or other flaws.
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b. Check inside diameter of pipe. A 12-gauge shot shell should fit into the
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pipe but the brass rim should not fit.
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c. Outside diameter of pipe must be at least 1 in. (2.54 cm).
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2. Cut stock from wood using a saw or knife.
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3. Cut a 3/8" deep "V" groove in top on the stock.
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4. Turn coupling onto pipe until tight.
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5. Coat pipe and "V" groove of stock with shellac or lacquer and, while still
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wet, place pipe in "V" groove and wrap pipe and stock together using two heavy
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layers of twine. Coat twine with shellac or lacquer after each layer.
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6. Drill a hole through center of pipe plug large enough for nail to pass
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through.
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7. File threaded end of plug flat.
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8. Push nail through plug and cut off flat 1/32" past the plug.
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9. Screw plug into coupling.
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10. Bend 4" metal strap into "L" shape and drill hole for wood screw. Notch
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metal strap on the long side 1/2" from bend.
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11. Position metal strap on stock so that top will hit the head of the nail.
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Attach to stock with wood screw.
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12. Place screw in each side of stock about 4" in front of metal strap. Pass
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elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on each side of
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the stock.
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SAFETY CHECK - TEST FIRE SHOTGUN BEFORE HAND FIRING
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1. Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand
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behind in case the shotgun explodes when fired.
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2. Mount shotgun solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet
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in front of the barrier.
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3. Attach a cord to the firing strap on the shotgun.
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4. Holding the other end of the cord, go behind the barrier.
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5. Pull the cord so that the firing strap is held back.
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6. Release the cord to fire the shotgun. (If shotgun does not fire, shorten
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the elastic bands or increase their number.)
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IMPORTANT: Fire at least five rounds from behind the barrier and then re-in-
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spect the shotgun before you attempt to shoulder fire it.
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HOW TO OPERATE SHOTGUN:
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1. To Load:
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a. Take plug out of coupling.
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b. Put shotgun shell into pipe.
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c. Screw plug hand-tight into coupling.
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2. To Shot:
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a. Pull strap back and hold with thumb.
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b. Release strap.
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3. To Unload Gun:
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a. Take plug out of coupling.
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b. Shake out used cartridge.
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Section III
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No. 3
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SHOTSHELL DISPERSION CONTROL
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When desired, shotshell can be modified to reduce shot dispersion.
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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Shotshell
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Screwdriver or knife
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Any of the following filler materials:
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Crushed Rice
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Rice Flour
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Dry Bread Crumbs
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Fine Dry Sawdust
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PROCEDURE:
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1. Carefully remove crimp from shotshell using a screwdriver or knife.
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NOTE: If cartridge is of roll-crimp type, remove top wad.
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2. Pour shot from shell.
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3. Replace one layer of shot in the cartridge. Pour in filler material to fill
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the spaces between the shot.
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4. Repeat Step 3 until all shot has been replaced.
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5. Replace top wad (if applicable) and re-fold crimp.
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6. Roll shell on flat surface to smooth out crimp and restore roundness.
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7. Seal end of case with wax.
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HOW TO USE:
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This round is loaded and fired in the same manner as standard shotshell. The
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shot spread will be about 2/3 that of a standard round.
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Section III
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No. 4
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CARBINE (7.62 mm Standard Rifle Ammunition)
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A rifle can be made from water or gas pipe and fittings. Standard cartridge
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are used for ammunition.
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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Wood approximately 2" x 4" x 30"
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1/4" nominal size iron water or gas pipe 20" long threaded at one end.
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3/8" to 1/4 reducer
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3/8" x 1-1/2" threaded pipe
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3/8" pipe coupling
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Metal strap approximately 1/2" x 1/16" x 4".
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Twine, heavy (100 yards approx.)
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3 wood screws and screwdriver
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Flat head nail about 1" long
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Hand drill
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Saw or knife
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File
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Pipe wrench
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Shellac or laqcuer
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Elastic bands
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Solid 3/8" pipe plug
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PROCEDURE:
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1. Inspect pipe and fittings carefully.
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a. Be sure that there are NO cracks or flaws.
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b. Check inside diameter of pipe. A 7.62 mm projectile should fit into 3/8"
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pipe.
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2. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
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3. Cut a 1/4" deep "V" groove in top of the stock.
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4. Fabricate rifle barrel from pipe.
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a. File or drill inside diameter of threaded end of 20" pipe for about 1/4"
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so neck of cartridge case will fit in.
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b. Screw reducer onto threaded pipe using pipe wrench.
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c. Screw short threaded pipe into reducer.
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d. Turn 3/8 pipe coupling onto threaded pipe using pipe wrench. All fittings
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should be as tight as possible. Do not split fittings.
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5. Coat pipe and "V" groove of stock with shellac or lacquer. While still
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wet, place pipe in "V" groove and wrap pipe and stock together using two
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layers of twine. Coat twine with shellac or lacquer after each layer.
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6. Drill a hole through center of pipe plug large enough for nail to pass
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through.
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7. File threaded end of plug flat.
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8. Push nail through plug and out off rounded 1/32" (2 mm) past the plug.
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9. Screw plug into coupling.
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10. Bend 4" metal strap into "L" shape and drill hole for wood screw. Notch
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metal strap on the long side 1/2" from bend.
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11. Position metal strap on stock so that top will hit the head of the nail.
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Attach to stock with wood screw.
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12. Place screw in each side of stock about 4" in front of metal strap. Pass
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elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on each side of
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the stock.
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SAFETY CHECK - TEST FIRE RIFLE BEFORE HAND FIRING
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1. Locate a barrier such as a stone watt or large tree which you can stand
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behind to test fire weapon.
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2. Mount rifle solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet in
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front of the barrier.
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3. Attach a long cord to the firing strap on the rifle.
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4. Holding the other end of the cord, go behind the barrier.
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5. Pull the cord so that the firing strap is held back.
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6. Release the cord to fire the rifle. (If the rifle does not fire, shorten
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the elastic bands or increase their number.)
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IMPORTANT: Fire at least five rounds from behind a barrier and then reinspect
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the rifle before you attempt to shoulder fire it.
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HOW TO OPERATE RIFLE:
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1. To Load:
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a. Remove plug from coupling.
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b. Put cartridge into pipe.
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c. Screw plug hand-tight into coupling.
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2. To Fire:
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a. Pull strap back and hold with thumb.
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b. Release strap.
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3. To Unload Gun:
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a. Take plug out of coupling.
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b. Drive out used case using stick or twig.
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Section III
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No. 5
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REUSABLE PRIMER
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A method of making a previously fired primer reusable.
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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Used cartridge case
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2 long nails having approximately the same diameter as the inside of the
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primer pocket
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"Strike-anywhere" matches - 2 or 3 are needed for each primer
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Vise
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Hammer
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Knife or other sharp edged instrument
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PROCEDURE:
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1. File one nail to a needle point so that it is small enough to fit through
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hole in primer pocket.
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2. Place cartridge case and nail between jaws of vise. Force out fired primer
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with nail.
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3. Remove anvil from primer cup.
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4. File down point of second nail until tip is flat.
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5. Remove indentations from face of primer cup with hammer and flattened
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nail.
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6. Cut off tips of the heads of "strike-anywhere" matches using knife. Care-
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fully crush the matches tips on dry surface with wooden match stick until the
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mixture is the consistency of sugar.
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CAUTION: Do not crush more than 3 match tips at one time or the mixture may
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explode.
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7. Pour mixture into primer cup. Compress mixture with wooden match stick un-
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til primer cup is fully packed.
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8. Place anvil in primer pocket with legs down.
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9. Place cup in pocket with mixture facing downward.
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10. Place cartridge case and primer cup between vise jaws, and press slowly
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until primer is seated into bottom of pocket. The primer is now ready to use.
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Section III
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No. 6
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PIPE PISTOL FOR .45 CALIBER AMMUNITION
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A .45 caliber pistol can be made from 3/8" nominal diameter steel gas or
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water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is about 15 yards (13-1/2 meters).
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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Steel pipe, 3/8" (1 cm) nominal diameter and 6" (15 cm) long with threaded
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ends.
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2 threaded couplings to fit pipe
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Solid pipe plug to fit pipe coupling
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Hard wood, 8-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 1" (21 cm x 16-1/2 cm x 2-1/2 cm)
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Tape or string
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Flat head nail, approximately 1/16" (1-1/2 mm) in diameter.
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2 wood screws, approximately 1/16" (1-1/2 mm) in diameter.
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Metal strap, 5" x 1/4" x 1/8" (12-1/2 cm x 6 mm x 1 mm)
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Bolt, 4" (10 cm) long, with nut (optional).
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Elastic bands
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Drills, one 1/16" (1-1/2 mm) in diameter, and one having same diameter as bolt
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(optional)
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Rod, 1/4" (6 mm) in diameter and 8" (20 cm) long
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Saw or knife
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PROCEDURE:
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
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a. Make sure that there are no cracks or other flaws in the pipe and
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fittings.
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b. Check inside diameter of pipe using a .45 caliber cartridge as a gauge.
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The catridge case should fit into the pipe snugly but without forcing.
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c. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less than 1-1/2 times the bullet
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diameter.
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2. Follow procedure of Section III, No. 1, steps 4, 5, and 6.
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3. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
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Inches Centimeters
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1-1/2 4
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8-1/2 26-1/2
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6 20
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5 12-1/2
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4. Cut a 3/8" (9-1/2 mm) deep groove in top of stock.
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5. Screw couplings onto pipe. Screw plug into one coupling.
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6. Securely attach pipe to stock using string or tape.
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7. Foolw procedures of Section III, No 1, steps 10 and 11.
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8. (Optional) Bend bolt for trigger. Drill hole in stock and place bolt in
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hole so strap will be anchored by bolt when pulled back. If bolt is not avail-
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able, use strap as trigger by pulling back and releasing.
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9. Follow SAFETY CHECK, Section III, No 1
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HOW TO USE:
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1. To Load:
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a. Remove plug from rear coupling.
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b. Wrap string or elastic band around extractor groove so case will seat into
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barrel securely.
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c. Place cartridge in pipe.
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d. Replace plug.
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2. To Fire:
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a. Pull metal strap back and anchor in trigger.
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b. Pull trigger when ready to fire.
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NOTE: If bolt is not used, pull strap back and release.
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3. To remove cartridge case:
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a. Remove plug from rear coupling.
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b. Insert rod into front of pistol and push cartridge case out.
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Section III
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No. 7
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MATCH GUN
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An improvised weapon using safely match heads as the propellant and a metal
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object as the projectile. Lethal range is about 40 yards (36 meters).
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
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Metal pipe 24" (61 cm) long and 3/8" (1 cm) in diameter (nominal size) or its
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equivalent, threaded on one end.
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End cap to fit pipe
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Safety matches - 3 books of 20 matches each.
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Wood - 28" x 4" x 1" (70 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm)
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Toy caps OR safety fuse OR "Strike-anywhere matches" (2)
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Electrical tape or string
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Metal strap, about 4" x 12" and 1" x 3/16" (10 cm x 6 mm x 4.5 cm)
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2 rags, about 1" x 12" and 1" x 3" (2-1/2 cm x 30 cm and 2-1/2 cm x 8 cm)
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Wood screws
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Metal object (steel rod, bolt with head cut off, etc.), approximately 7/16"
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(11 mm) in diameter, and 7/16" (11 mm) long if iron or steel, 1-1/4" (31 mm)
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long if aluminum, 5/16" (8 mm) long if lead.
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Metal disk 1" (2-1/2 cm) in diameter and 1/16" (1-1/2 mm) thick
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Bolt, 3/32" (2-1/2 mm) or smaller in diameter and nut to fit
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Saw or knife
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PROCEDURE:
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings. Be sure that there are NO cracks or
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other flaws.
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2. Drill small hole in center of end cap. If safety fuse is used, be sure it
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will pass through this hole.
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3. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
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Metric English
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5 cm 2 in.
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10 cm 4 in.
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36 cm 14 in.
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71 cm 28 in.
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-----------------------
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4. Cut 3/8" (9-1/2 mm) deep "V" groove in top of stock.
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5. Screw end cap onto pipe until finger tight.
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6. Attach pipe to stock with string or tape.
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7. Bend metal strap into "L" shape and drill holes for wood screw. Notch
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metal on long side 1/2" (1 cm) from bend.
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8. Position metal strap on stock so that the top will hit the center of hole
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drilled in end cap.
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9. Attach metal disk to strap with nut and bolt. This will deflect blast from
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hole in end cap when gun is fired. Be sure that head of bolt is centered on
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hole in end cap.
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10. Attach strap to stock with wood screws.
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11. Place screw on each side of stock about 4" (10 cm) in front of metal
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strap. Pass elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on
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each side of stock.
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HOW TO USE:
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A. When Toy Caps Are Available:
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1. Cut off match heads from 3 books of matches with knife. Pour match heads
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into pipe.
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2. Fold one end of 1" x 12" rag 3 times so that it becomes a one inch square
|
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of 3 thicknesses. Place rag into pipe to cover match heads, folded end first.
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Tamp firmly WITH CAUTION.
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3. Place metal object into pipe. Place 1" x 3" rag into pipe to cover
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projectile. Tamp firmly WITH CAUTION.
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4. Place 2 toy caps over small hole in end cap. Be sure metal strap will hit
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caps when it is released.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to tape toy caps to end cap.
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5. When ready to fire, pull metal strap back and release.
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B. When "Strike-anywhere" Matches Are Available:
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1. Follow steps 1 through 3 in A.
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2. Carefully cut off tips of heads of 2 "strike-anywhere" matches with knife.
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3. Place one tip in hole in end cap. Push in with wooden end of match stick.
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4. Place second match tip on a piece of tape. Place tape so match tip is
|
|
directly over hole in end cap.
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|
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5. When ready to fire, pull matel strap back and release.
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|
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C. When Safety Fuse Is Available: (Recommended for Booby Traps)
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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.
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|
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|
2. Follow steps 1 through 3 in A.
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|
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|
3. Tie several matches to safety fuse near outside of end cap.
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|
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|
NOTE: Bare end of safety fuse should be inside match head cluster.
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|
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|
4. Wrap match covers around matches and tie. Striker should be in contact
|
|
with match bands.
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|
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|
5. Replace end cap on pipe.
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|
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6. When ready to fire, pull match cover off with strong, firm, firm, quick
|
|
motion.
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|
|
SAFETY CHECK - TEST FIRE PISTOL BEFORE HAND FIRING
|
|
--------------------------------------------------
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|
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|
1. Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand
|
|
behind in case the pistol explode when fired.
|
|
|
|
2. Mount pistol solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet
|
|
in front of the barrier.
|
|
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|
3. Attach a cord to the firing strap on the pistol.
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|
|
|
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 pistol. (If pistol does not fire, shorten the
|
|
elastic bands or increase their number.)
|
|
|
|
IMPORTANT: Fire at least five rounds from behind the barrier and then re-in-
|
|
spect the pistol before you attempt to hand fire it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Section III
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|
|
|
No. 8
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|
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|
RIFLE CARTRIDGE
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|
|
|
NOTE: See Section III, No. 5 for reusable primer.
|
|
|
|
A method of making a previously fired rifle cartridge reusable.
|
|
|
|
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
|
|
-------------------
|
|
|
|
Empty rifle cartridge, be sure that it still fits inside gun.
|
|
Threaded bolt that fits into neck of cartridge at least 1-1/4" (3 cm) long.
|
|
Safety or "strike-anywhere" matches (about 58 matches are needed for 7.62 mm
|
|
cartridge)
|
|
Rag wad (about 3/4" (1-1/2 cm) square for 7.62 mm cartridge)
|
|
Knife
|
|
Saw
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|
|
|
NOTE: Number of matches and size of rag wad depend on particular cartridge
|
|
used.
|
|
|
|
PROCEDURE:
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
1. Remove coating on heads of matches by scraping match sticks with sharp
|
|
edge.
|
|
|
|
CAUTION: If wooden "strike-anywhere" matches are used, cut off tips first. Dis-
|
|
card tips or use for Reusable Primer, Section III, No. 5.
|
|
|
|
** --------- Tip
|
|
****
|
|
**** -------- Head
|
|
**
|
|
XX
|
|
XX
|
|
XX
|
|
XX --------- Wooden Match Stick
|
|
XX
|
|
XX
|
|
XX
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|
|
|
|
|
2. Fill previously primed cartridge case with match head coatings up to its
|
|
neck. Pack evenly and tightly with match stick.
|
|
|
|
CAUTION: 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 remainer is approximately the length of the
|
|
standard bullet.
|
|
|
|
5. Saw 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Section III
|
|
|
|
No. 9
|
|
|
|
PIPE PISTOL FOR .38 CALIBER AMMUNITION
|
|
|
|
A .38 caliber pistol can be made from 1/4" nominal diameter steel gas or
|
|
water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is approximately 33 yards (30 meters).
|
|
|
|
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
|
|
-------------------
|
|
|
|
Steel pipe, 1/4" (6 mm) nominal diameter and 6" (15 cm) long with threaded ends
|
|
(nipple)
|
|
Solid pipe plug, 1/4" (6 mm) nominal diameter
|
|
2 steel pipe couplings, 1/4" (6 mm) nominal diameter
|
|
Metal strap, approximately 1/8" x 1/4" x 5" (3 mm x 6 mm x 125 mm or 12-1/2 cm)
|
|
Elastic bands
|
|
Flat head nails - 6D or 8D, approximately 1/16" diameter (1-1/2 mm)
|
|
2 wood screws, #8
|
|
Hard wood, 8" x 5" x 1" (20 cm x 12-1/2 cm x 2-1/2 cm)
|
|
Drill
|
|
Wood or metal rod, 1/4" (6 mm) diameter and 8" (20 cm) long
|
|
Saw or knife
|
|
|
|
PROCEDURE:
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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 9 mm cartridge as a gauge. The
|
|
bullet should closely fit into the pipe without forcing but the cartridge
|
|
case SHOULD NOT fit into pipe.
|
|
|
|
c. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less than 1 1/2 times bullet dia-
|
|
meter.
|
|
|
|
2. Drill a 35/64" (14 mm) diameter hole 3/4" (2 cm) into one coupling to re-
|
|
move the thread. Drilled section should fit tightly over smooth section of
|
|
pipe.
|
|
|
|
3. Drill a 25/64" (1 cm) diameter hole 1-1/8" (2.86 cm) into pipe. Use cart-
|
|
ridge 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, drilled end first.
|
|
|
|
4. Follow procedures of Section III, No. 1. steps 4 through 11.
|
|
|
|
5. Follow SAFETY CHECK, Section III, No. 1.
|
|
|
|
HOW TO OPERATE PISTOL:
|
|
----------------------
|
|
|
|
1. Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand
|
|
behind in case the pistol ruptures when fired.
|
|
|
|
2. Mount pistol solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet
|
|
in front of the barrier.
|
|
|
|
3. Attach a cord to the firing strap on the pistol.
|
|
|
|
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 pistol. (If pistol does not fire, shorten the
|
|
elastic bands or increase their number.)
|
|
|
|
IMPORTANT: Fire at least five rounds from behind the barrier and then re-in-
|
|
spect the pistol before you attempt to hand fire it.
|
|
|
|
HOW TO OPERATE PISTOL:
|
|
----------------------
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Section III
|
|
|
|
No. 10
|
|
|
|
PIPE PISTOL FOR .22 CALIBER AMMUNITION LONG OR SHORT CARTRIDGE
|
|
|
|
A .22 Caliber pistol can be made from 1/8" nominal diameter extra heavy,
|
|
steel gas or water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is approximately 33 yards
|
|
(30 meters).
|
|
|
|
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
|
|
------------------
|
|
|
|
Steel pipe, extra heavy, 1/8" (3 mm) nominal diameter and 6" (15 cm) long with
|
|
threaded ends (nipple)
|
|
Solid pipe plug, 1/8" (3 mm) nominal diameter
|
|
2 steel pipe couplings, 1/8" (3 mm) nominal diameter
|
|
Metal strap, approximately 1/8" x 1/4" x 5" (3 mm x 6 mm x 125 mm or 12-1/2 cm)
|
|
Elastic bands
|
|
Flat head nail - 6D or 8D (approximately 1/16" (1-1/2 mm) diameter
|
|
2 wood screws, #8
|
|
Hard wood, 8" x 5" x 1" (20 cm x 12-1/2 cm x 2-1/2 cm)
|
|
Drill
|
|
Wood or metal rod, 1/8" (3 mm) diameter and 8" (20 cm) long
|
|
Saw or knife
|
|
|
|
PROCEDURE:
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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 dia-
|
|
meter.
|
|
|
|
2. Drill a 15/64" (1/2 cm) diameter hole 9/16" (1-1/2 cm) deep in pipe for
|
|
long cartridge. (If a short cartridge is used, drill hole 3/8" (1 cm) 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.
|
|
|
|
5. Push nail through pipe plug until head of nail is flush with square end.
|
|
Cut nail off at other end 1/16" (1-1/2 mm) away from plug. Round off end with
|
|
file.
|
|
|
|
6. Follow procedures of Section III, No. 1, steps 6 through 11.
|
|
|
|
7. Follow SAFETY CHECK, Section III, No. 1 or No. 9.
|
|
|
|
HOW TO OPERATE:
|
|
---------------
|
|
|
|
Follow procedures of HOW TO OPERATE PISTOL, Section III, No. 1, steps 1, 2,
|
|
and 3.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Section III
|
|
|
|
No. 11
|
|
|
|
LOW SIGNATURE SYSTEM
|
|
|
|
Low signature systems (silencers) for improvised small arms weapons (Section
|
|
III) can be made from steel gas or water pipe and fittings.
|
|
|
|
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
|
|
-------------------
|
|
|
|
Grenade container
|
|
Steel pipe nipple, 6" (15 cm) long- See Table I for diameter
|
|
2 steel pipe couplings - See Table II for dimensions
|
|
Cotton cloth - See Table II for dimensions
|
|
Drill
|
|
Absorbent cotton
|
|
|
|
PROCEDURE:
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
1. Drill hole in grenade container at both ends to fit outside diameter of
|
|
pipe nipple. (See Table I.)
|
|
|
|
2. Drill four (4) rows of holes in pipe nipple. Use Table I for diameter and
|
|
location of holes.
|
|
|
|
***************** --------
|
|
* * ! D (Nom. Dia.)
|
|
**** **** ! /
|
|
* * * * ! --- 2.75" (Dia.) *********
|
|
* * * * ! * *
|
|
**** **** ! * *
|
|
* * ! *********
|
|
***************** --------
|
|
! !
|
|
! !
|
|
!---------------!
|
|
!
|
|
5"
|
|
|
|
6"
|
|
!
|
|
!---------------------!
|
|
! !
|
|
***********************---
|
|
* H H H H H H H H H H * ! --- C (Nom. Dia.)
|
|
*******!*!******!*!****---
|
|
! ! ! !
|
|
!-! !-!
|
|
! !
|
|
B (Dia.) A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table I. Low Signature System Dimensions
|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
Holes
|
|
(Coupling) per (4-Rows)
|
|
A B C D Row Total
|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.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
|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
* Extra Heavy Pipe
|
|
All dimensions in inches
|
|
|
|
3. Thread one of the pipe couplings on the drilled pipe nipple.
|
|
|
|
4. Cut coupling length to allow barrel of weapon to thread fully 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 of container. Pack the absor-
|
|
bent cotton inside the container and around the pipe npple.
|
|
|
|
7. Pack the absorbent cotton in top half of grenade container leaving hole in
|
|
center. Assemble container to the bottom half.
|
|
|
|
8. Thread the other coupling onto the pipe nipple.
|
|
|
|
NOTE: A longer container and pipe nipple, with same "A" and "B" dimensions as
|
|
those given, will further reduce the signature of the system.
|
|
|
|
HOW TO USE:
|
|
-----------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------------------------------
|
|
Weapon Cotton Wad Size
|
|
---------------------------------
|
|
.45 Cal. 1-1/2 x 6"
|
|
.38 Cal. 1 x 4"
|
|
9 mm 1 x 4"
|
|
7.62 mm 1 x 4"
|
|
.22 Cal. Not needed
|
|
---------------------------------
|
|
|
|
3. Load Weapon
|
|
|
|
4. Weapon is now ready for use.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pace, 1993. SWEDEN.
|