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Subject: black.3of3
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fore 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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Shotgun (12 gauge) Sec. III, No. 2
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A 12 gauge shotgun can be made from 1/4" water or gas pipe and fittings.
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Materials
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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, approx. 100 yards
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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. Careffully inspect pipe and fittings
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A. Make sure 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
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the pipe, but the brass rim should not.
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C. Outside diameter of pipe must be at least 1 in.
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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.
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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 it is
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still wet, place pipe in "V" groove and wrap pipe and stock together using
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two heavy layers of twine. Coat twine with shellac or lacquer after each
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layer.
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6. Drill a hole through the center of pipe plug large enough for nail to
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pass 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 the 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
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of 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 weapon explodes when fired.
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2. Mount shotgun rigidly to a table or other 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 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 numbers.)
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Note: Fire at least five rounds from behind the barrier and then re-inspect the
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shotgun before you attempt to shoulder fire it.
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How to Operate
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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 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:
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A. Take plug out of coupling.
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B. Shake out used cartridge.
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Shotshell dispersion control Sec. III, No. 4
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When desired, shotshell can be modified to reduce shot dispersion.
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Materials
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Shotshell
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screwdriver or knife
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Any of the following fillers:
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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 cartrige 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
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fill the space 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. (from lit candle)
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How to Use
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1. This round is loaded and fired in the same manner as a standard shotshell.
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The shot spread will be about 2/3 that of a standard round.
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Carbine (7.62 mm; .308 Winchester) Sec. III, No. 4
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A rifle can be made from water or gas pipe and fittings. Standard cartridges
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are used for ammunition.
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Materials
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wood approx. 2 in. x 4 in. x 30 in.
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1/4 in. nominal size iron water or gas pipe 20 in. long threaded at one end.
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3/8 in. to 1/4 in. reducer
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3/8 in. x 1 1/2" threaded pipe
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3/8" pipe coupling
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metal strap approx. 1/2 in. x 1/16 in. x 4 in.
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twine, heavy, approx. 100 yards
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3 wood screws and screwdriver
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flat head nail about 1 in. 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 lacquer
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elastic bands
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solid 3/8 in. pipe plug
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Procedure
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1. Inspect pipe and fittings carefully.
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A. Make sure there are no cracks or flaws.
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B. Check inside diameter of pipe. A 7.62 mm projectile should fit
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3/8" into pipe.
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2. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
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Dimensions:
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30" long
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4" high at butt end
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15" section from butt to center of rifle 1" below original taper
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1 1/2" wide throughout
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2" high at tapered end
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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 in. pipe for about
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1/4" 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
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fittings 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 cut off rounded 1/32 in. past the plug.
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9. Screw plug into coupling.
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10. Bend 4 in. metal strap into "L" shape and drill hole for wood screw.
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Notch 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. in front of metal strap.
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Pass elastic bands through notch in metal strap and attach to screw on each
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side of the stock.
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SAFETY CHECK- TEST FIRE RIFLE BEFORE HAND FIRING
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Follow all notes and steps from Sec. III, No. 2.
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How to Operate
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Follow all steps from Sec. III, No. 2. Including loading, firing, and
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unloading.
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Reusable primer Sec. III, No. 5
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A method of making a previously fired primer reusable.
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Materials
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used cartridge case
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2 long nails having approx. the same diameter as the inside of the primer
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pocket
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"Strike - Anywhere" matches: 2 or 3 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 and nail between jaws of vise.
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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 nail.
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6. Cut off tips of the heads of "strike anywhere" matches using knife.
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Carefully crush the match tips on dry surface with wooden match stick
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until the mixture is the consistency of sugar.
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Note: Do not crush more that 3 match tips at a time or the mixture may explode.
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7. Pour mixture into primer cup. Compress mixture with wooden match stick
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until 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
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for use.
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Pipe Pistol for .45 ammunition Sec. III, No. 6
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A .45 caliber pistol can be made from 3/8 in. nominal diameter steel gas or
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water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is about 15 yards.
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Materials
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Steel pipe, 3/8 in. in nominal diameter and 6 in. long with threaded 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, 8.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 1 in.
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tape or string
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flat head nail, approx. 1/16" in diameter
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2 wood screws, approx. 1/16" in diameter
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metal strap, 5 in. x 1/4 in. x 1/8 in.
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bolt, 4 in. long, with nut (optional)
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elastic bands
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drills, one 1/16 in. in diameter and one the same as the bolt (optional)
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rod, 1/4" in diameter and 8 in. 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 flaws in the pipe and fittings.
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B. Check inside diameter of pipe using .45 caliber cartridge as a gauge.
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The cartridge should fit into the pipe snugly, but without forcing.
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C. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less that 1 1/2 times the
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bullet 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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4. Cut a 3/8 in. "V" groove in the top of the stock.
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5. Screw couplings into pipe. Screw plug into coupling.
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6. Securely attach pipe to stock using string or tape.
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7. Follow procedures of Sec. 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
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available, use strap as trigger by pulling back and releasing.
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9. Follow safety check, Sec. 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
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into barrel securely.
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C. Place cartridge into 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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C. If bolt is not used, pull strap back and release.
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3. To remove spent cartridge:
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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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Match gun Sec. III, No. 7
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An improvised weapon using safety matches as the propellant and a metal object
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as the projectile. Lethal reange is about 40 yards.
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Materials
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Metal pipe, 24 in. long and 3/8 in. 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 in. x 4 in. x 1 in.
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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 in. x 1/4 in. x 3/16 in.
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2 rags, about 1 in. x 12 in. and 1 in. x 3 in.
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wood screws
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elastic bands
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metal object (steel rod, bolt with head cut off, etc.) approx. 7/16 in. in
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diameter, and 7/16 in. long if iron or stell, 1 1/4 in. long if aluminum, 5/16
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in. long if lead
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metal disk 1 in. in diameter and 1/16 in. thick (quarter?)
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bolt, 3/32 in. 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 a small hole in center of end cap. If safety fuse is used, be sure
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it will pass through this hole.
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3. Cut stock from wood using saw or knife.
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Dimensions: recess ________________
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4 in. at butt (high) butt->| _____-------
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1 in. thick -------------
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1/2 in. at tapered end
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28 in. long
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14 in. recessed
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4. Cut a 3/8 in. deep "V" groove in top of stock.
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5. Screw end cap onto pipe until 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 strap on long side 1/2 in. 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
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from hole in end cap when gun is fired. Be sure that head of bolt is
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centered on 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 in. in front of metal strap.
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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 used:
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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 in. x 12 in. rag 3 times so that it becomes a 1 in.
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square of 3 thicknesses. Place rag into pipe to cover match heads.
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3. Place metal object into pipe. Place 1 in. x 3 in. rag into pipe to cover
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projectile. Tamp firmly WITH CAUTION.
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4. Place toy caps over small hole in end cap. Be sure metal strap will
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hit 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 strap back and release.
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B. When "Strike-Anywhere" matches are used:
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1. Follow steps 1-3 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 tap. Place tape so match tip is
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directly over hole in end cap.
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5. When ready to fire, pull metal strap back and release.
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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
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fuse through hole in end cap so that knot is on inside of end cap.
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2. Follow steps 1-3 in A.
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3. Tie several matches to safety fuse outside end cap.
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Note: Bare end of safety fuse should be inside match head cluster.
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4. Wrap match covers around matches and tie. Striker should be in contact
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with match bands.
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5. Replace end cap on pipe.
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6. When ready to fire, pull match cover off with strong, firm, quick motion.
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Note: Follow safety check from Sec. III, No. 1.
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Rifle Cartridge Sec. III, No. 8
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A method of making a previously fired rifle cartridges reusable.
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Note: See Sec. III, No. 5 for reusable primer
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Materials
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Emppty rifle cartridge, be sure it still fits inside gun
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threaded bolt that fits into neck of cartridge at least 1 1/4 in. long
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safety or strike anywhere matches (58 needed for 7.62 mm cartridge)
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rag wad (about 3/4 in. square for 7.62 mm cartridge)
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knife
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saw
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Procedure
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1. Remove coating on head of matches by scaping match sticks with sharp edge.
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CAUTION: If wooden "strike-anywhere" matches are used, cut off the tips first.
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Discard tips or use for Reusable Primer, Sec. III, No. 5.
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2. Fill previously primed cartridge case with match head coatings up to its
|
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neck. Pack evenly and tightly with match stick.
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Note: remove head of match stick before packing. In all packing operations,
|
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stand off to the side and pack gently. Do not hammer.
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3. Place rag wad in neck of case. Pack with match stick from which head was
|
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removed.
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4. Saw off head end of bolt so remainder is approx. the length of standard
|
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bullet.
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5. Place bolt in cartridge case so that it sticks out about the same length
|
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as the original bullet.
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Note: If bolt does not fit snugly, force paper or match sticks between bolt and
|
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case, or wrap tape around bolt before inserting in case.
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Pipe pistol for .38 caliber ammunition Sec. III, No. 9
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A .38 caliber pistol can be made from 1/4 in. nominal diameter steel gas or
|
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water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is approx. 33 yards.
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Materials
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Steel pipe, 1/4 in. nominal diameter and 6 in. long with threaded ends (nipple)
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solid pipe plug, 1/4 in. nominal diameter
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2 steel pipe couplings, 1/4 in. nominal diameter
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metal strap, approx. 1/8 in. x 1/4 in. x 5 in.
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elastic bands
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flat head nail- 6D or 8D, approx. 1/16 in. in diameter
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2 wood screws, #8
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hard wood, 8 in. x 5 in. x 1 in.
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drill
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wood or metal rod, 1/4 in. diameter and 8 in. long
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saw or knife
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Procedure
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|
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1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.
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A. Make sure there are no cracks or other flaws.
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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.
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|
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|
C. Outside diameter of the pipe must NOT be less that 1 1/2 times the
|
|
bullet diameter.
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|
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|
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.
|
|
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|
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.
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|
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|
4. Follow procedures of Sec. III, No. 1, steps 4-11.
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|
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|
5. Follow safety check, Sec. III, No. 1.
|
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|
|
How to Use
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|
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|
Follow procedures of How to Operate Pistol, Sec. III, No. 1, steps 1, 2 and 3.
|
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|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
steel pipe, extra heavy, 1/8 in. nominal diameter and 6 in. long with threaded
|
|
ends (nipple)
|
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|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
Holes Four
|
|
(coupling) per 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 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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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 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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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)
|
|
|
|
-----------------------------------------------|
|
|
______|
|
|
\ | |
|
|
++|++++++|+
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
++|++++++|+
|
|
/ | |
|
|
|______|
|
|
|
|
|
------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
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Pour shot from shell. Remove wads and plastic liner, if present.
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10. Empty the propellant onto a piece of paper. Using a knife, divide the
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propellant in half. Replace half of the propellant into the cartridge
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|
case.
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11. Replace the 12 gauge cardboard wads into cartridge case.
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|
Note: If wads are not available, stuff tissue paper or cotton into the
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cartridge case. Pack tighly.
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How to Use
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Method I- when ordinary grenade is used:
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1. Load cartridge into gun.
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2. Push end of push-rod without the rubber disk into hole in wooden block
|
|
fastened to grenade.
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|
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.
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4. With can holding safety lever of grenade in place, carefully remove
|
|
safety pin.
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|
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.
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|
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|
5. To fire grenade launcher, rest gun in ground at angle determined by
|
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range desired. A 45 degree andgle should give about 160 yards.
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|
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Method II- when improvised pipe grenade is used:
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An improvised pipe grenade (Sec. II, No. 1) may be launched in a similar
|
|
manner. No tin can is needed.
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|
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1. Fasten the grenade to the block as shown above with the fuse hole at
|
|
the end opposite the block.
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2. Push end of push-rod into hole in wooden block fastened to grenade.
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3. Push rod into barrel until it rests against cartridge case.
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|
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4. Load cartrige in gun.
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5. Follow step 5 of method I.
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6. Using a fuse with at least a 10 second delay, light the fuse before firing.
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7. Fire when the fuse burns to 1/2 its original length.
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|
Grenade Launcher (57 mm cardboard container) Sec. IV, No. 3
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|
An improvised method of launching a standard grenade 150 yards or an improvised
|
|
grenade 90 yards using a discarded cardboard ammunition container.
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|
|
Materials
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|
---------
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|
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|
Heavy cardboard container with inside diameter of 2 1/2 to 3 in. and at least
|
|
12 in. long- ammunition container is suitable
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|
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|
black poswder- 8 grams (124 grams) or less
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|
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|
safety or improvised fuse (Sec. VI, No. 7)
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|
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|
grenade or (improvised grenade, Sec. II, No. 1)
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|
rag, approx. 20 in. x 24 in.
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|
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|
paper
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|
|
|
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.
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|
Procedure
|
|
---------
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|
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|
Method I- If standard grenade is used:
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|
|
|
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.
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|
|
|
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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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
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the pipe plug. However, because of tapered screw threads on the pipe and
|
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pipe plug, the pipe coupler my prevent firm seating between the shotshell
|
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case and the pipe plug. If this is the case, fill the space between the
|
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pipe plug and the shotshell case with 1 in. steel washers with holes in
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the center of the firing pin to pass through.
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7. Drill a hole through the center of the pipe plug large enough for a 8D
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nail to pass through.
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8. Using the same size drill, drill a hole through the rear side of the
|
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pipe plug, perpendicular to and intersecting witht he central firing pin
|
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hole. This is going to be used as a safety for the firing pin.
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9. Push an 8D nail through the central firing pin hole and cut off flat
|
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1/32 in. past the end of the pipe plug or the end of the last 1 in. steel
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washer.
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10. Using a file, notch the firing pin nail where the side hole intersects
|
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with the central firing pin hole and file the end round.
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11. Using a serparate 8D nail, push it through the side hole. Note where
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it intersents the firing pin hole and file it flat, to half its normal
|
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thickness, from that point until it passes through the other side.
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12. Insert the firing pin into the central firing pin hole, aligning the slot
|
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in the firing pin with he safety hole in the side of the pipe plug.
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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.
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14. Insert steel washers, if necessary, and screw end plug tightly into pipe
|
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coupler.
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15. Bend a 4 in. metal strap into an "L" shape and drill a hole for the side
|
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pivot screw to pass through. Notch the metal strap on the long side, 1/2
|
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in. from the bend.
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| <- 1 1/2 in.->|
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/| |
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bend | |
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1/16 in.->| |<-
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|.5 in|
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|*| "*" = notch should go in 1/8 in.
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_____ __
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> | --
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| o | --
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|_____| __|-- 1/4 in.
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1/4 in.
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16. Position the metal strap on the stock sp that the top will hit the head of
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the nail. Attach to the stock using a wood pivot screw.
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17. Place a screw on each side of the stock about 4 in. in front of the metal
|
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strap. Pass rubber bands through the notch in the metal strap and attach
|
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to screw on each side of the stock.
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18. Two gas containment pistons should be made in the following manner:
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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.
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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
|
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rubber or leather.
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C. Cut a 3/4 in. diameter wine bottle cork to a length of 1 1/2 in.
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D. Set both pistons aside for later use.
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19. A launching platform should be made in the following manner:
|
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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.
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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.
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|
|
|
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.
|
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|
How to Use
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|
|
1. To load:
|
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|
|
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.
|
|
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|
|
Chemical Fire bottle Sec. V, No. 1
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|
|
This incendiary is self igniting on target impact.
|
|
|
|
Materials Source
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|
|
Sulfuric acid motor vehicles- batteries
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|
materials processing,
|
|
industrial plants
|
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|
|
gasoline motor fuel
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|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
----------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
|
|
--------------- ---------- -------- -------------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
Parts by volume Ingredient How Used Common source
|
|
--------------- ---------- -------- -------------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
|
|
--------------- ----------- -------- -------------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
---------
|
|
|
|
Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
|
|
--------------- ---------- -------- -------------
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
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2 sugar sweetening sugar cane, food store
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1 saltpeter pyrotechnics drug store
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(potassium explosives natural deposts
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nitrate) matches
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1 epsom salts medicine natural deposits
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mineral water kieserite
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industrial procs. drug, food store
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2 washing soda washing cleaner food store
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(sal soda) photography drug store
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medicine photography store
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1 1/2 baking soda baking food store
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manufacture of drug store
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beverages,
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mineral water
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and medicines
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1 1/2 aspirin medicine drug, food store
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Procedure
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1. Separate the egg white from yolk. This can be done by breaking the egg
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into a disk and carefully removing the yolk with a spoon.
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Note: Do not get the yellow egg yolk mixed into the egg white. If egg yolk
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gets into the egg white, discard the egg.
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2. Pour egg white into a jar, bottle, or other container and add gasoline.
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3. Add the salt or other additive to the mixture and stir occasionally until
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a gel forms (about 5-10 minutes).
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Note: A thicker gelled flame fuel can be obtained by putting the capped jar in
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hot (65 degree C) water for about 1/2 hour and then letting them cool to room
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temperature. (Do not heat the gelled fuel containing coffee).
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Latex systems Sec. V, No. 4.5
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Any milky while plant fluid is a potential source of latex which can be used to
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gel gasoline.
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Materials
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Ingredient How used Common source
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gasoline motor fuel, solvent gas station, motor vehicle
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latex, commercial paints, adhesives natural or from tree or
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plant, rubber cement
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One of the following acids:
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acetic acid salad dressing food stores
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(vinegar) developing film fermented apple cider
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photographic supply
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sulfuric acid storage batteries motor vehicles
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(oil of vitriol) materials processing industrial plants
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hydrochloric acid petroleum wells hardware store
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(muriatic acid) pickling and metal industrial plants
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cleaning
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industrial processes
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Note: If acids are not available, use acid salt (aluminum sulfates and
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chlorides other than sodium or potassiu). The formic acid from crushed red ants
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can also be used.
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Procedure
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1. With commercial rubber latex:
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A. Place 7 parts by volume of latex and 92 parts by volume of gasoline
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in bottle. Cap bottle and shake to mix well.
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B. Add 1 part by volume vinegar (or other acid) and shake until gel
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forms.
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2. With natural latex:
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A. Natural latex should form lumps as it comes from the plant. If lumps
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do not form, add a small amount of acid to the latex.
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B. Strain off the latex lumps and allow to dry in air.
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C. Place 20 parts by volume of latex in bottle and add 80 parts by volume
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of gasoline. Cover bottles and allow to stand until a swollen gel
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mass is obtained (2 to 3 days).
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Wax systems Sec. V, No. 4.6
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Any of several common waxes can be used to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel
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which will adhere to target surfaces.
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Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How Used Common source
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80 gasoline motor fuel, gas station, vehicle
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solvent
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Any one of the following:
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20 Ozocerite leather polish natural deposits
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mineral wax sealing wax general stores
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fossil wax candles department store
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ceresin wax crayons
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waxed paper
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textile sizing
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beeswax furniture and honeycomb of bee
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floor waxes general store
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artificial fruit department store
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lithographing
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wax paper
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textile finish
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candles
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bayberry wax candles natural form
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myrtle wax soaps myrica berries
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leather polish general store
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medicine department store
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Procedure
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1. Obtaining wax from Natural sources: Plants and berries are potential
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sources of natural waxes. Place the plants and/or berries in boiling
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water. The natural waxes will melt. Let the water cool. The natural
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waxes will form a solid layer on the water surface. Skim off the solid
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wax and let dry. With natural waxes which has suspended matter when
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melted, screen the wax through a cloth.
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2. Melt the wax and pour into jar or bottle which has been placed in a hot
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water bath.
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3. Add gasoline to the bottle.
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4. When wax has completely dissolved in the gasoline, allow the water bath to
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cool slowly to room temp.
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Note: If a gel does not form, add additional wax, (up to 40 % by volume) and
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repeat the above steps. if no gel forms with 40 % wax,, make a lye solution by
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dissolving a small amount of lye (sodium hydroxide) in a equal amount of water.
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Add this solution (1/2% by volume) to the gasoline wax mix and shake bottle
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until get forms.
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Animal blood systems Sec. V, No. 4.7
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Animal blood can be used to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel which will
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adhere to target surfaces.
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Materials
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Parts by volume Ingredient How used Common source
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68 gasoline motor fuel gas station, cars
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30 animal blood food, medicine slaughter house
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serum natural habitat
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Any one of the following:
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2 salt food, sea water
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industrial natural brine
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processes food store
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ground coffee food coffee plant
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beverage food store
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dried tea leaves food store
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sugar sweetening sugar cane
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food store
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lime mortar from calcium carbonate
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plaster hardware store
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medicine drug store
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ceramics garden supply
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steel making
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baking soda baking food store
|
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beverages drug store
|
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industrail prcs.
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epsom salts medicine drug store
|
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mineral water natural deposits
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food store
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Procedure
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1. Preparation of animal blood serum:
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A. Slit animal's jugular vein. Hang upside down to drain.
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B. Place coagulated (lumpy) blood in a cloth or a screen and catch
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the red fluid (serum) that drains through.
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C. Store in cool place if possible.
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CAUTION: DO not get aged blood serum into an open cut. This can cause
|
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infections.
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2. Pour blood serum into jar, bottle, or other container and add gasoline.
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|
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3. Add the salt (or other additive) to the mixture and stir until a gel forms.
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