tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66822375192295988392024-03-18T19:45:20.696-07:00WW2 Equipment DataData and information on all things World War 2.Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-51778401261647552922021-04-19T09:34:00.000-07:002021-04-19T09:34:02.329-07:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - East Germany<p> </p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of East German Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>A. Small Arms Ammunition</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It is not known whether East Germany is manufacturing small arms ammunition at the present time. The manufacturing capacity for small arms ammunition of that area known today as East Germany was tremendous prior to 1945. Although much of the industry was damaged during World War II, and some has passed into the hands of the Poles and the Czechs, production on a large scale could still become a reality, if desired by the Soviets. The large Polte, DWM, and Gustloff plants, in addition to many other smaller plants, could produce more than enough small arms ammunition to fulfill East Germany's wartime needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It is true that these plants may or may not have cartridge-manufacturing machinery available at present. However, even if they do not, it would not be too difficult for East Germany to re-equip them, since large facilities for machine tool construction are still in East German hands. East Germany is potentially capable of producing any and every caliber and type of small arms ammunition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><b>B. Mortar Ammunition</b></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Soviet 82mm, 120mm, and 160mm mortar shells are probably to be found in the KVP, which is equipped with Soviet 82mm and 120mm and probably 160mm mortars. The KVP is not known to hold any other types of mortar ammunition in significant quantities.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>C. Artillery Ammunition</b></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><br /></b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The East German artillery ammunition supply is of Soviet origin obtained primarily from Soviet Army depots and dumps. Ammunition is provided very sparingly for all artillery weapons. There is no confirmed evidence of East German manufacture of artillery ammunition.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since Soviet ordnance materiel has replaced practically all of the German World War II equipment, East Germany is completely dependent upon the Soviet Union, Poland, and Czechoslovakia for artillery ammunition.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><div><b>D. Rockets</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Soviet 132mm rocket launcher M-13 is the only multiple rocket launcher known to be possessed by East Germany. It holds 16 rockets and has a range of approximately 10,000 yards.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>E. Pyrotechnics</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It is believed that 26mm signal cartridges are now being manufactured in East Germany. These signal cartridges will chamber in German or Soviet signal pistols. Specimens reported had color bands on the cartridge case, serrations on the cartridge case rim, and indentations on the cartridge case base to serve as a means of identification.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Hungary</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-17825313467162821662021-03-29T13:04:00.003-07:002021-03-29T13:04:31.493-07:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 8)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of Czechoslovakian Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div><b>105mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, OCG Model 35</b><br /><i>(10.5-cm OCG Vz. 35)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmBZbVn3GgirIDshN4i3bVPW1YZO5dH_aa6dcJwOg2LiZciofOw3ivFnqy_QCLxP-bOIgJZaZz8RKovijgVUjnen_DiIdL_Yokjxkh0YHvv76JNUnOA1pm58jZ_PO_m30ZwKZtWRMjxTr/s2048/Czech105mmHE-OCGModel35-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1627" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmBZbVn3GgirIDshN4i3bVPW1YZO5dH_aa6dcJwOg2LiZciofOw3ivFnqy_QCLxP-bOIgJZaZz8RKovijgVUjnen_DiIdL_Yokjxkh0YHvv76JNUnOA1pm58jZ_PO_m30ZwKZtWRMjxTr/s320/Czech105mmHE-OCGModel35-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This high-explosive round is fired from the Czech 105mm heavy gun M35, with combination fuze UG-SKR or UG-CR.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile indicates the use of a combination fuze. The cartridge case is made of brass, and has stamped and stenciled markings on its base.</div><div><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 105mm (4.14 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 27.76 kg (61.2 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 18 kg (39.6 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 5 kg (11.02 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Cast TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed separately. Two projectiles in a metal box with a hinged lid; and two cartridge cases with propellent charges in a wooden box with a hinged lid. Carrying handles are provided for both boxes.</div></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><b>105mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, ONG Model 35</b><br /><i>(10.5-cm ONG Vz. 35)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Z8FWbCoETsMkGxgYyWpLn3_PAKTJswduD2akT48lCpkVXVMUg6Kl4gtzQ9fyI8O6NQ5WPP078_PRpiS1miFwJiG52HjdW5DO6V9rQ_UBDWt1aBjHkVeXYcrS7ul0bkCL1FQkuHeq1kkD/s2048/Czech105mmHE-ONGModel35-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Z8FWbCoETsMkGxgYyWpLn3_PAKTJswduD2akT48lCpkVXVMUg6Kl4gtzQ9fyI8O6NQ5WPP078_PRpiS1miFwJiG52HjdW5DO6V9rQ_UBDWt1aBjHkVeXYcrS7ul0bkCL1FQkuHeq1kkD/s320/Czech105mmHE-ONGModel35-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This high-explosive round is fired from the Czech 105mm heavy gun M35, and uses impact fuze Model SKHZR or Model CHZR.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. The cartridge case is made of brass, and its base bears stamped and stenciled markings indicating the propellent size and type, the manufacturing plant, and the date of manufacture</div><div><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 105mm (4.14 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 27.76 kg (61.2 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 18 kg (39.6 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 4.67 kg (10.2 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Cast TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed two projectiles and two cartridge cases to a wooden box. The box has a hinged lid with two hasps. Fabric carrying handles are attached to each end of the box.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><div><div><b>D. Rockets</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No field rocket launchers are known to be used by the Czech Army. Czechoslovakia nevertheless has the technological ability and the industrial capacity to produce rockets in quantity.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>E. Pyrotechnics</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Czechoslovakia makes extensive use of German and Soviet signal cartridges. Those cartridges which have been called 26mm, 26.5mm, and 27mm are all interchangeable, and can be fired from the standard pyrotechnic pistols of Czech, German, and Soviet manufacture.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are two known types of native Czech signal cartridges: The Model 23 and the Model 24. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Model 23 signal cartridges are believed to produce white, red, and green signals. The color of the signal can be determined by the corresponding color marking on the cartridge. Reliable data on the Model 24 cartrdige are lacking.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - East Germany</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-38508343173531450192021-03-15T16:53:00.000-07:002021-03-15T16:53:39.172-07:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 7)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of Czechoslovakian Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div><b>100mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, OCG Model 15</b><br /><i>(10-cm OCG Vz. 15)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEbkY-6X3MJ0wS7pkG2f9ycAHMAhTe5M6lVvKx65Cdsu4WUQ8-wE9qBBQ6emIoxhdQ2jRSi4Q426al75Y8aOCLZLtRfn3z_R5q5nwf4zVLqfgvKagvVZpVgnGupwdfloPH7IpTQOr6z-q/s2048/Czech100mmOCGModel15-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEbkY-6X3MJ0wS7pkG2f9ycAHMAhTe5M6lVvKx65Cdsu4WUQ8-wE9qBBQ6emIoxhdQ2jRSi4Q426al75Y8aOCLZLtRfn3z_R5q5nwf4zVLqfgvKagvVZpVgnGupwdfloPH7IpTQOr6z-q/s320/Czech100mmOCGModel15-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The high-explosive round illustrated above is fired from the Czech 100-mm mountain howitzer M16/19 and the Czech 100-mm light field howitzer M14/19. The mountain howitzer M16/19 is also used by the Rumanian Army, which also may hold Czech-manufactured ammunition for the weapon. This round uses the combination fuze Vz. 15.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile indicates the use of a combination fuze. The cartridge case is made of brass; propellent and manufacturing data are stamped and stenciled on the cartridge case base.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 100mm (3.94 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 15.97kg (35.2 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 13.7 kg (30.2 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 1.3 kg (2.8 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Pressed TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed three projectiles and three cartridge cases to a wooden box. The box has a hinged lid and three hasps. Carrying handles are provided at each end of the box.</div></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><b>100mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, OCG Model 21</b><br /><i>(10-cm OCG Vz. 21)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteQP5IQP9ygH1hZhNqMYhe88hDUtYcGPkoXK0grp6j9AbRwqB7oYRZgUKknDs9V8MP2rADC2tB2X3TYOxhNGrq0mDJEVqNTS02N5ukPRj5JlouVaS7nrAcYJRV1dgYrtvKVO8qBoCcB-A/s2048/Czech100mmOCGModel21-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteQP5IQP9ygH1hZhNqMYhe88hDUtYcGPkoXK0grp6j9AbRwqB7oYRZgUKknDs9V8MP2rADC2tB2X3TYOxhNGrq0mDJEVqNTS02N5ukPRj5JlouVaS7nrAcYJRV1dgYrtvKVO8qBoCcB-A/s320/Czech100mmOCGModel21-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The high-explosive round illustrated above is fired from the Czech 100-mm mountain howitzer M16/19 and the Czech 100-mm light field howitzer M14/19. The mountain howitzer M16/19 is also used by the Rumanian Army, which also may hold Czech-manufactured ammunition for the weapon. This round uses the combination fuze Vz. 21.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile indicates the use of a combination fuze. The cartridge case is made of brass; stamped and stenciled markings on the base of the cartridge case give propellent and manufacturing data.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 100mm (3.94 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 18.33kg (40.39 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 16 kg (35.3 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Pressed TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed three projectiles and three cartridge cases to a wooden box. The box has a hinged lid and carrying handles.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><div><div><b>100mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, OMG Model 21</b><br /><i>(10-cm OMG Vz. 21)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHJljjYns9B-lPa-Hc-o-d1_YlfmKqeQHJ6keGxWwV-7ePnrtWZem2o8ylWUeNCHb_Tcubthv9f8Oos9O5gHahR2XzvxoR1nQ1RMJS9G9w7IHvM_oM_ltzqZc2W3ukk3kaYwEvKfC-mfB/s2048/Czech100mmOMGModel21-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1787" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHJljjYns9B-lPa-Hc-o-d1_YlfmKqeQHJ6keGxWwV-7ePnrtWZem2o8ylWUeNCHb_Tcubthv9f8Oos9O5gHahR2XzvxoR1nQ1RMJS9G9w7IHvM_oM_ltzqZc2W3ukk3kaYwEvKfC-mfB/s320/Czech100mmOMGModel21-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The high-capacity high-explosive round illustrated above is fired from the Czech 100-mm mountain howitzer M16/19 and the Czech 100-mm light field howitzer M14/19. The mountain howitzer M16/19 is also used by the Rumanian Army, which also may hold Czech-manufactured ammunition for the weapon may be encountered in Rumania. This illustrated round uses a base detonating fuze of an unidentified model.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile indicates the use of a combination fuze. The cartridge case is made of brass; propellent and manufacturing data are stamped and stenciled on the cartridge case base.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 100mm (3.94 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 18.33kg (40.39 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 16 kg (35.3 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Pressed TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed three projectiles and three cartridge cases to a wooden box. The box is made of wood and has a hinged lid.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>100mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, OCG Model 30</b><br /><i>(10-cm OCG Vz. 30)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7EM9_ZHM9m4lOq3ZSFtBvI3HW1XIDH1K1Pd3RlI81c5RMKrAPM-lPnuTaObz6CxwbVg1g_fOORXgHrcpvqtuw5ItHuTb4CFVnGnWGm5RZ511iDNlpeRbNW0bXgKQvf5FNkRUGKoRsl_zl/s2048/Czech100mmOCGModel30-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7EM9_ZHM9m4lOq3ZSFtBvI3HW1XIDH1K1Pd3RlI81c5RMKrAPM-lPnuTaObz6CxwbVg1g_fOORXgHrcpvqtuw5ItHuTb4CFVnGnWGm5RZ511iDNlpeRbNW0bXgKQvf5FNkRUGKoRsl_zl/s320/Czech100mmOCGModel30-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The above-illustrated round is fired from the Czech 100-mm field howitzer M30, the Czech 100-mm light field howitzer M16/19, and the Yugoslav 100-mm light field howitzer Model 28. The Czech 100-mm field howitzer M30 is also used by Rumania, and Czech ammunition for this weapon may consequently be encounter in Rumania.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This round uses combination fuze UG-SKR or combination fuze UG-CR. The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile signifies the use of a combination fuze. The cartridge case is made of brass. Markings may be found on the base of the cartridge case.</div><div><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 100mm (3.94 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 18.48kg (40.74 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 16 kg (35.3 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Poured TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed three complete rounds to a wooden box. The box has a hinged lid and carrying handles attached to each end of the box.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>100mm Complete Round, Separate Loading, HE, ONG Model 30</b><br /><i>(10-cm ONG Vz. 30)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RtcqbiZAJGd66jrVOLmgxVGyHYKZ9BBT6yZ4eEMrVdjyRVkwfR5XWwoUk0_yj0QoEtAellB2mWe275Uvs873gh-uT1LUxPgjyN6-vIW-w1O6bllVf1gkAsjUlnuE56cysXhPUXKJDTkK/s2048/Czech100mmONGModel30-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RtcqbiZAJGd66jrVOLmgxVGyHYKZ9BBT6yZ4eEMrVdjyRVkwfR5XWwoUk0_yj0QoEtAellB2mWe275Uvs873gh-uT1LUxPgjyN6-vIW-w1O6bllVf1gkAsjUlnuE56cysXhPUXKJDTkK/s320/Czech100mmONGModel30-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This high-explosive round is fired from the Czech 100-mm light field howitzer M30 and uses point detonating impact fuze Model SKHZR or Model CHZR. The 100-mm light field howitzer is in use in the Rumanian Army, and Czech ammunition for the weapon may also be found in Rumania.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. The cartridge case is made of brass; propellent markings, manufacturer's symbol, and date of manufacture are found stenciled and stamped on the base of the cartridge case.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 100mm (3.94 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 18.48kg (40.74 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: 16 kg (35.3 lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Pressed TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This ammunition is packed three projectiles and three cartridge cases to a wooden box. The box is made of wood and has a hinged lid.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 8)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-25020274777095446062021-03-01T10:41:00.005-08:002021-03-01T10:41:45.698-08:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 6)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of Czechoslovakian Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Artillery Ammunition</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>The multiplicity of models and calibers of artillery weapons in the Czech Army in the past made an almost intolerable situation as regards ammunition supply, although ammunition for nearly all the available pieces is being produced in Czechoslovakia. It is presumed that the artillery ammunition reserve stocks are approaching a safe level at present.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Projectiles manufactured in Czechoslovakia for the Czech Army are unpainted (color of machined metal). On their surface are various stenciled markings which are usually in red. A typical arrangement of the markings, reading from nose to base of the projectile, is as follows:</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Vertical red line on shell body at junction with fuze --- Fuze index mark, for combination fuze</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>A group of 2 to 4 letters --- Relates to filler</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Red band, around center of shell body --- Indicates a projectile fitted with a combination fuze</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Letters and/or symbol --- Trademark and location of manufacturer</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Letter and fraction or Roman numeral --- Lot number and year of manufacture</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The meanings of some of the letters relating to projectile fillers have been determined as:</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>TP --- Bursting charge of Cast TNT and booster fitted with a safety device.</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>TTR --- Bursting charge of Pressed TNT and booster.</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>TTRP or TTP --- Bursting charge of Pressed TNT and booster with a safety device.</i><br /><br /><br />Cartridge cases bear stenciled and stamped markings on the base. The stenciled markings are black and are arranged in a curved line along the rim. Typical stenciled markings, and their meanings, might be:</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>14 x 4.3/970-mm --- Size of propellant in mm.</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Vz 38 trp --- Type of propellent</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>S 1/36 --- Series and year of manufacture</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The stamped markings are arranged in straight lines on the base of the case. An example of the stampings on a case might be:</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>a symbol --- Trademark of firm</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>1920 --- Year of manufacture</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>3 --- Lot of series</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>21 cm Vz 16 --- Using weapon</i></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br />Detailed information on Czech artillery ammunition packaging is not available. It is known that both wooden and metal packing boxes of conventional construction are used. Czech packing may be expected to be of approximately equal quality with that of the larger industrial nations. Identifying markings apparently are stenciled on the boxes, but details of their arrangement and precise meaning are not found.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>75mm Complete Round, Fixed, HE, OCG Model ?</b><br /><i>(7.5-cm OCG Vz. ?)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvdNita4Q3uVFmL_WB0IGoLjkFQkY3Hje8m6_737xUCr8oyTGi6hh3779UTsNW02wMrzLJ4Sb1g8pT_BmP76nr9rUllRB6youcESA3ie4qiIdE0NZt76DRcTkHsbsboCMt4evOTGIZgh1/s2048/Czech75mmFixedHE-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvdNita4Q3uVFmL_WB0IGoLjkFQkY3Hje8m6_737xUCr8oyTGi6hh3779UTsNW02wMrzLJ4Sb1g8pT_BmP76nr9rUllRB6youcESA3ie4qiIdE0NZt76DRcTkHsbsboCMt4evOTGIZgh1/s320/Czech75mmFixedHE-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This high-explosive round is fired from the Czech 75-mm anti-aircraft gun M1932 (Skoda) with a time fuze of a model as yet unidentified. The M1932 (Skoda) is to be found also in the Albanian and Rumanian Armies. Czech ammunition for the weapon, therefore, may be encountered in these two Satellite countries.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile indicates the use of a combination fuze. The groove between the two rotating bands is packed with a heavy grease. The cartridge case is made of brass; stamped and stenciled markings appear on the base of the cartridge case.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 75mm (2.95 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 11.87kg (26.38 lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: Cast TNT</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><div><b>75mm Complete Round, Semi-Fixed, HE, OCG Model 14/14a</b><br /><i>(7.5-cm OCG Vz. 14/14a)</i><br /><br /><i>No photo available</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> This round, for the Czech 75-mm mountain howitzer M15, is known to exist, and its Czech nomenclature indicates that it uses a combination fuze, but further data on the round is not available.</div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br /><div><div>Caliber: 75mm (2.95 in)<br />Weight of complete round: ? kg (? lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: ?</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div></div><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><br /><div>Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>76.5mm Complete Round, Fixed, HE, OCG Model ?</b><br /><i>(7.65-cm OCG Vz. ?)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhak2n6A6ehsudWIhU7aiN7TDI8dtnPfBwk1HRFCCJ7KngVllSldHEgr2hdyNZCW_xTY7HHdT_ACBiR4sWM3pXAR1daByyICvwu0csd0LRbX-IbiinISBUoj3dc0ag9w_PIdusMA7trzUf_/s2048/Czech76.5mmFixedHE-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1966" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhak2n6A6ehsudWIhU7aiN7TDI8dtnPfBwk1HRFCCJ7KngVllSldHEgr2hdyNZCW_xTY7HHdT_ACBiR4sWM3pXAR1daByyICvwu0csd0LRbX-IbiinISBUoj3dc0ag9w_PIdusMA7trzUf_/s320/Czech76.5mmFixedHE-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This high-explosive round is fired from the Czech 76.5mm anti-aircraft gun model 1928. This weapon is also used by Bulgaria, and accordingly Czech-manufactured ammunition for the weapon may be encountered in Bulgaria. The round uses a combination fuze of an unidentified model.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The steel projectile is unpainted, with red markings. A red band around the center of the projectile indicates the use of a combination fuze. The cartridge case is made of brass. It is believed that propellent and manufacturing data are stamped and stenciled on the cartridge case base, in accordance with the practice commonly followed for other Czech artillery rounds.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 76.5mm (3.19 in)<br />Weight of complete round: ? kg (? lb)<br /></div><div>Weight of projectile, as fired: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Weight of propellant, w/o igniter: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Type of projectile filler: ?</div><div>Weight of projectile filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No photo available</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 7)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-39193206636794078232021-02-22T13:32:00.000-08:002021-02-22T13:32:51.658-08:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 5)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of Czechoslovakian Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Mortar Ammunition</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1B-MHuURgQnqc5FvK4A37K-DDRc4t0sWUt7GaTdPCHZSHajwY3-ESUNcj153izqH2GLU-ydiYK07tu7nf5Xxe7taMJaoPzv6xRNuCzRmtkdKer80s-3vHBN6cC3NjZPZH_nQ8-bWUmuq/s2048/CzechMortarPackagingEthiopia-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1B-MHuURgQnqc5FvK4A37K-DDRc4t0sWUt7GaTdPCHZSHajwY3-ESUNcj153izqH2GLU-ydiYK07tu7nf5Xxe7taMJaoPzv6xRNuCzRmtkdKer80s-3vHBN6cC3NjZPZH_nQ8-bWUmuq/s320/CzechMortarPackagingEthiopia-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>The Skoda establishment of Czechoslovakia has produced two original post-World War II mortars: the 82mm mortar Model 1948 and the 120mm mortar Model 1948. Both mortars are separable into pack units and are used for mountain infantry support. They are used by the Ethiopian Army and the 82mm M1948 is used in the Czechoslovak Army, but whether or not the 120mm M1948 is also in service with the Czech Army is unknown.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formerly, the Skoda concern produced the Czech 50mm light mortar; mortars of this caliber, however, are no longer standard. Czechoslovakia has also produced German mortars and ammunition from 1938 to 1945.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The USSR has provided the Czech Army with cerain Soviet mortars in some quantity. The Soviet 82mm battalion mortar M1941, 106mm mountain-pack regimental mortar M1938, and 120mm regimental mortar M1938 are considered standard in the Czech Army. The Soviet 160mm mortar M1943 has also been reported as being used by the Czechs, but the extent of use has not been ascertained. Ammunition of Soviet origin for these weapons will doubtless be found in the Czech Army, although Czech-made Soviet shells may be more common.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The German 81mm mortar M1934 and the 120mm mortar M1942 (a copy of the Soviet 120mm mortar) are still used by the Czech Army. British 2-inch and 3-inch mortars are reportedly held in a reserve status. Whether ammunition for these weapons (except the German 120mm, which can fire Soviet shells) is restricted to stockpiles dating from World War II, or whether it is currently being produced in limited quantities, is unknown. The German 81mm has been modified to fire 82mm ammunition. In addition, the Czech 82mm M1948 is in use in the Army.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Czech mortar ammunition described in the following comprises the rounds for the Czech-manufactured 82mm mortars which are used by the Ethiopian and Czech armies and the 120mm used by the Ethiopian Army. The ammunition is of conventional design and presents no outstanding features. The colors of the ammunition components and the packing box have not been reported. The stenciled markings are in French. If these items were used by another country, in all probability the language used would change accordingly.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>82mm Mortar Shell, HE</b><br /><i>(Czechoslovak Nomenclature Unknown)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHlwzlqQ3cWtDLeHVFeqhzgXdoLEjVGwaUlh8QQqZ6lZTyNE4aNQgAW_f9Z8_TZHeCKPwgNbG44j_yu9T_9oQqumYJcDgceTw5mmJlvn-Qri33XkO9C4u1zeEstY9d9SJ25kttYtBEsB9/s2048/Czech82mmMortarHE-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHlwzlqQ3cWtDLeHVFeqhzgXdoLEjVGwaUlh8QQqZ6lZTyNE4aNQgAW_f9Z8_TZHeCKPwgNbG44j_yu9T_9oQqumYJcDgceTw5mmJlvn-Qri33XkO9C4u1zeEstY9d9SJ25kttYtBEsB9/s320/Czech82mmMortarHE-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> This steel, eight-finned, high-explosive projectile is fired from the Czech-made (Skoda) 82mm Model 1948. The weapon is in use by Ethiopian and Czechoslovak armies.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The round is of conventional teardrop shape, but incorporates no gas check bands on the bourrelet. It uses a point detonating impact fuze and a shotgun-shell-type ignition cartridge. The ignition cartridge body is made of cardboard and contains 7.5 grams of powder. The propellent increments come in plastic (celluloid) cases and contain 7.8 grams of powder each. The ignition cartridge alone produces an initial velocity of 220 feet per second; the ignition cartridge plus six increments produces an initial velocity of 722 feet per second.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stenciled markings on the shell indicate its caliber and type, the type of explosive filler, the date of manufacture, the arsenal symbol, the weight classification, and the fuze model used. The cap of the fuze is stenciled to indicate the caliber and type of shell and the fuze model (Mp 36).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If the shell is also used by countries other than Ethiopia, the identification markings would probably vary with the using country. The markings shown are the export version sold to Ethiopia by Czechoslovakia.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 82mm (3.23 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 3.35kg (7.39 lb)<br />Weight of propellent: 54.3g (1.91 oz)<br />Type of filler: TNT</div><div>Weight of filler: ? kg (? lb)</div><div>Maximum number of increments: 6<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDAjEFT3mWxPU0MakarMZIjLNdbNxukpNaHRCsMeZE-QKuv9td8aOYDUsLNRa_b4gZiFYms4HRoipCUHXAbrzUilIVuzi53MAnP7I6KghdnePmliD4GRU5mXMSGrFW-vH9tac-tzv5Z2L/s2048/Czech82mmMortarHEPackaging-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDAjEFT3mWxPU0MakarMZIjLNdbNxukpNaHRCsMeZE-QKuv9td8aOYDUsLNRa_b4gZiFYms4HRoipCUHXAbrzUilIVuzi53MAnP7I6KghdnePmliD4GRU5mXMSGrFW-vH9tac-tzv5Z2L/s320/Czech82mmMortarHEPackaging-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Three of these shells complete with fuzes, ignition cartridge, and propellent increments are packed in a wooden carrying case. The case has a handle at the front end and a metal eye at the rear end for hand carrying or animal transport. The top of the box has two hinges in the rear and is secured by two snap locks in front. The dimensions and weight shown above are approximated measurements. The French markings given above are found on packaging in use by Ethiopia, the only country besides Czechoslovakia definitely known to use this ammunition. </div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><div><b>120mm Mortar Shell, HE</b><br /><i>(Czechoslovakian Nomenclature Unknown)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZn68v75GvotrsYKmqjWpPUVZAykkDEVlSevEsyUXbtuRydu6kRiVpviRuXNaB0UTw82ZAvrNaCKAcUp9OkVMsiZCbHJwjxc9jjBu0l4d_HtUh5tFuAdXYSSdFy2KA9Q7MxsNwoqhQjsU/s2048/Czech120mmMortarHE-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1823" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZn68v75GvotrsYKmqjWpPUVZAykkDEVlSevEsyUXbtuRydu6kRiVpviRuXNaB0UTw82ZAvrNaCKAcUp9OkVMsiZCbHJwjxc9jjBu0l4d_HtUh5tFuAdXYSSdFy2KA9Q7MxsNwoqhQjsU/s320/Czech120mmMortarHE-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This steel, twelve-finned, high-explosive projectile is of conventional teardrop design. It is fired from the Czech-designed and made (Skoda) 120mm mountain pack mortar M1948, which is intended for mountain infantry support. At present this weapon is used by the Ethiopian Army; whether it is used by the Czech Army is unknown. </div><div><br /></div><div>The shell uses a 31-gram shotgun-shell-type ignition cartridge, bagged propellent increment charges, and a point detonating impact fuze Model Mp Z 36. The shell has an average wall thickness of 0.6 inch. The protective cap on the fuze must be removed prior to firing. The fuze may be set for either instantaneous or 0.08-second delay action by positioning the nose of the fuze to align an arrow with an index. The propellent increment bags are secured to the fin shaft by a loop of string (fastened to one end of the bag) which is placed over a ball formed by the opposite end of the bag. Charge 1 includes the ignition cartridge and 100 grams of propellant in a red bag. Charges 2, 3, and 4 include Charge 1 plus one, two, or three green-bagged increments of 135 grams each. At a normal rate of six rounds per minute, performance of the shell varies from a range of 450 meters and an initial velocity of 115 meters per second with Charge 1, to a range of 5,000 meters and an initial velocity of 255 meters per second with Charge 4.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stenciled markings on the shell indicate its caliber and type, the type of explosive filler, the date of manufacture, the arsenal symbol, the weight classification, and the fuze model used. The fuze is stencil marked to indicate the caliber and type of shell and the fuze model (Mp Z 36). The base and walls of the ignition cartridge are reportedly marked to indicate the cartridge and powder types. If the shell is also used by countries other than Ethiopia, the identification markings would probably vary with the using country.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br /><div>Caliber: 120mm (4.72 in)<br />Weight of complete round: 16.2kg (35.71 lb)<br />Weight of propellent: 536g (18.9 oz)<br />Type of filler: Cast TNT</div><div>Weight of filler: 2.35 kg (5.18 lb)</div><div>Maximum number of increments: 4</div><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wWOnvHDH6yTuZMctEIzVwbf6QgOpH0ejgUTpg79gEwKzEkCDaxpAYz09Kp3WVhpz9Bs8bMErPAwfm-8m4h7V8LaAeH3yuSFKo09_OmAs_Nc7Zy1-NGnTF5GVualwKUaYUpFbRJZdTfYk/s2048/Czech120mmMortarHEPackaging-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wWOnvHDH6yTuZMctEIzVwbf6QgOpH0ejgUTpg79gEwKzEkCDaxpAYz09Kp3WVhpz9Bs8bMErPAwfm-8m4h7V8LaAeH3yuSFKo09_OmAs_Nc7Zy1-NGnTF5GVualwKUaYUpFbRJZdTfYk/s320/Czech120mmMortarHEPackaging-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This shell is packed two complete rounds to a wooden box. The box weighs 15.87 pounds empty, has a metal carrying handle at each end, metal hinges, and is secured in front by two metal catches. It has two metal rings by means of which it can be tied to a pack animal. Two boxes form one pack load. The interior surface of the box is coated with grease, and the exterior surface is painted olive drab. The shell are packed fuzed. The ignition cartridges and propellent increments are packed in cylindrical metal cans. The dimensions and weight shown above are approximate measurements. The only markings on this box so far reported have been in French as shown above. The only country definitely known to use this ammunition is Ethiopia.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 6)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-37840209846169892542021-02-08T17:59:00.000-08:002021-02-08T17:59:56.458-08:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 4)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of Czechoslovakian Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>9mm Pistol Cartridge "Parabellum"</b><br /><i>(9mm Pistolovy Naboj "Parabellum")</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2u7vEh_TzaLWbrxuyGYqK0Ps3rWa5Z-Lw9H6pf-KFzGAM2X3TsNd5JZDWZERy4vmKlMdQJH82fCgeVvnsQZjXLqHQvWbEPP3QE-7iBF-60U53CTVOQcA0f7iDaAO0srEEyTr5X2oiuGyW/s2048/Czech9mmPara-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1727" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2u7vEh_TzaLWbrxuyGYqK0Ps3rWa5Z-Lw9H6pf-KFzGAM2X3TsNd5JZDWZERy4vmKlMdQJH82fCgeVvnsQZjXLqHQvWbEPP3QE-7iBF-60U53CTVOQcA0f7iDaAO0srEEyTr5X2oiuGyW/s320/Czech9mmPara-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge, which is one of the most popular in the world, is used in the Czech Model 23 and Model 25 submachinegun, as well as in various Czech-held German submachineguns and pistols which are chambered for the 9mm Parabellum. The cartridge is manufactured in Czechoslovakia with both steel- and lead-cored bullets, and with bullet jackets of steel, nickel-plated steel, cupro-nickel-plated steel, gilding metal, or gilding-metal-plated steel. Cases are usually brass, although steel might be encountered. Primers usually have a black or navy blue annulus. The cartridge can be used in any pistol of submachinegun chambered for 9mm Parabellum cartridges.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 9mm (cal. 354)<br />Weight of cartridge: 10.56g (164 gr)<br />Weight of case: 3.8g (60 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 6.4g (98 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 0.36g (5.6 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 29mm (1.17 in)<br />Length of case: 19mm (0.74 in)<br />Length of bullet: 15.5mm (0.61 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJs-Xhi2eCL587o33XJdJs-4_OO7MxZ1A6L1QibDxhGtSw3vVul4BmGWQvuj4ryyAbzWLg2NGj8dsOIduASlXvV83WYMLd_DnJP2KSg6k110txLhrtSh1eNV9YpIggxkGH0mD7GUFPJOm/s2048/Czech9mmParaPackaging-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJs-Xhi2eCL587o33XJdJs-4_OO7MxZ1A6L1QibDxhGtSw3vVul4BmGWQvuj4ryyAbzWLg2NGj8dsOIduASlXvV83WYMLd_DnJP2KSg6k110txLhrtSh1eNV9YpIggxkGH0mD7GUFPJOm/s320/Czech9mmParaPackaging-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><b></b><br />This 9mm ammunition for the Czech Model 23 and Model 25 submachineguns is packed in 8-round metal chargers, with 40 rounds (5 chargers) per cardboard carton. Fifty-seven such cartons (2,280 rounds) are packed in an unpainted wooden box. This box has a hinged lid and there is an iron carrying handle at each end. The tops of the cartons and the box have white labels with Czech markings in black letters.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>9mm Ball Cartridge, Model 22</b><br /><i>(9mm Ostry Naboj Vz.22)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsueIPpjN6KViY04_Y476jdzog30qXUlX9xWKyFNf2wc0qgASRW7wD78SznRFiDSI5AJhbj2QTDPL6zQtp_FXEizZ9SRxUTdb01uVz2f0iEk5EOtQ78axsvs1WNe7dqAuOh9VQee5Eyl_h/s2048/Czech9mmModel22-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1565" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsueIPpjN6KViY04_Y476jdzog30qXUlX9xWKyFNf2wc0qgASRW7wD78SznRFiDSI5AJhbj2QTDPL6zQtp_FXEizZ9SRxUTdb01uVz2f0iEk5EOtQ78axsvs1WNe7dqAuOh9VQee5Eyl_h/s320/Czech9mmModel22-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge is universally used and manufactured. In Czechoslovakia, it is used in the Model 24 and Model 38 pistols. It is also a common commercial cartridge in Czechoslovakia. Base markings usually show manufacturer's symbol and caliber. Considerable variations may be encountered in bullet and propellent weights.</div><div><br /></div><div>A dummy version of this cartridge is the 9mm Model 24 (9mm Skolni Naboj Vz. 24), which is used for training purposes; the dummy has no primer in the primer pocket.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 9mm (cal. 354)<br />Weight of cartridge: 9.71g (150 gr)<br />Weight of case: 3.3g (51 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 6.16g (95 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 0.26g (4 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 23.89mm (0.98 in)<br />Length of case: 17.01mm (0.67 in)<br />Length of bullet: 10.92mm (0.43 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><div><b>15mm Armor-Piercing Cartridge, Model 38</b><br /><i>(Czechoslovakian Nomenclature Unknown)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZyhcl8wxbR6Dlbn4CuJHzNdMhuLUirJ6m-Yip1QFk68NHYhjjen5yf2jsAP4qmxlz6aKgFf64Sp7mCvFuBD8qGrGHMDV_1i0t2DpZeRlKmSYwbrv1O5UqALExvCLyI7vmXtG30Y2dCZX/s2048/Czech15mmAPModel38-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZyhcl8wxbR6Dlbn4CuJHzNdMhuLUirJ6m-Yip1QFk68NHYhjjen5yf2jsAP4qmxlz6aKgFf64Sp7mCvFuBD8qGrGHMDV_1i0t2DpZeRlKmSYwbrv1O5UqALExvCLyI7vmXtG30Y2dCZX/s320/Czech15mmAPModel38-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge was designed for the Czech ZB60 heavy machinegun and may also be used in the British 15mm Besa machinegun. The projectile body of this round is covered with graphite grease between the two rotating bands. Armor penetration at 325 yards against face-hardened plate at an obliquity of 30 degrees is believed to be 15mm (0.59 inch). The cartridge would therefore still be effective against lightly armored vehicles. The cartridge is identified by its brass-colored projectile.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 15mm (cal. .59)<br />Weight of cartridge: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of case: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 73.8g (1,140 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: ?g (? gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 148mm (5.81 in)<br />Length of case: 104mm (4.09 in)<br />Length of bullet: 67mm (2.62 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><b>15mm High-Explosive Tracer Cartridge, Model 38</b><br /><i>(Czechoslovakian Nomenclature Unknown)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7G8g4Bs1YiSzHOZB1e9kgYyCDNDlQl0I9HC5f9oXWQl8hRfbsYOPoa10H0I-NmP7ZUrMegFFpSVjFOHkuJG0Syx9P4vUHnY1DQzp3JWIxEduQspxNAnOFI8vG-WavBqFhhSPtVtO8W54/s2048/Czech15mmHETModel38-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1872" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7G8g4Bs1YiSzHOZB1e9kgYyCDNDlQl0I9HC5f9oXWQl8hRfbsYOPoa10H0I-NmP7ZUrMegFFpSVjFOHkuJG0Syx9P4vUHnY1DQzp3JWIxEduQspxNAnOFI8vG-WavBqFhhSPtVtO8W54/s320/Czech15mmHETModel38-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge was designed for the Czech ZB60 heavy machinegun and may also be used in the British 15mm Besa machinegun. It is not known whether this cartridge is still considered standard in the Czech Army. Its fuze is reported to be of the tracer self-destroying type, and is basically intended for anti-aircraft missions. The nose fuze is brass-colored and the projectile body is painted black. The portion of the projectile body between the two rotating bands is covered with graphite grease.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 15mm (cal. .59)<br />Weight of cartridge: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of case: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 63.8g (985 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: ?g (? gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 151mm (5.93 in)<br />Length of case: 104mm (4.09 in)<br />Length of bullet: 71mm (2.78 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><b>15mm Blank Cartridge, Model 38</b><br /><i>(Czechoslovakian Nomenclature Unknown)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad7MmFY9HAbioVZ4U7nPtFyQekU3pmYL3gP8OXV_s_rZZf9pFL2rgViiP3dklq6byfHpENMxXZkbr4m4OwaJ04Xca_3bBAl6KFouI-KGhyphenhyphenq0j8EvpBgts8pjQYFEv_r0Keua7zDpwK2ov/s2048/Czech15mmBlankModel38-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1849" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad7MmFY9HAbioVZ4U7nPtFyQekU3pmYL3gP8OXV_s_rZZf9pFL2rgViiP3dklq6byfHpENMxXZkbr4m4OwaJ04Xca_3bBAl6KFouI-KGhyphenhyphenq0j8EvpBgts8pjQYFEv_r0Keua7zDpwK2ov/s320/Czech15mmBlankModel38-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge is used for training purposes in the Czech ZB60 heavy machinegun. The bullet is made of wood and is not colored. There is a small powder charge in the bullet to insure its breaking up when fired. This round may also be used in the British 15mm Besa machiengun.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 15mm (cal. .59)<br />Weight of cartridge: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of case: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of bullet: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of propellent: ?g (? gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 146mm (5.81 in)<br />Length of case: 104mm (4.09 in)<br />Length of bullet: 74mm (2.93 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 5)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-82913681809232750732021-02-01T15:21:00.000-08:002021-02-01T15:21:22.033-08:00Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 3)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Examination of Czechoslovakian Ammunition Production/Inventory</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>7.92mm Red Tracer Cartridge, Model 28</b><br /><i>(7.92mm Ostry Cervene Svitiei Naboj Vz. 28)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTc4-mSA9AWo1tJArztrzLVCZ_4kEPeXdKSCgU3YynpyhnZFnzIrI4fw3tE6VlT54Q0-uUHqDe0UhVleiGLUl-Kf2Nk5hY6H_WBi0fesN2y__uE3i1DF65H08p4d7mwsFgrxPDGHONNeey/s2048/Czech7.92mmRTModel28-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTc4-mSA9AWo1tJArztrzLVCZ_4kEPeXdKSCgU3YynpyhnZFnzIrI4fw3tE6VlT54Q0-uUHqDe0UhVleiGLUl-Kf2Nk5hY6H_WBi0fesN2y__uE3i1DF65H08p4d7mwsFgrxPDGHONNeey/s320/Czech7.92mmRTModel28-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge, which produces a red trace, is basically designed for use in machine guns but may be used in all weapons chambered for 7.92mm x 57mm ammunition. Although available documentary sources do not give a distinctive color marking for this round, it is believe to be identified by a red primer annulus.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 7.92mm (cal. 311)<br />Weight of cartridge: 24.6g (379 gr)<br />Weight of case: 11.5g (177 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 10.25g (158 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 2.9g (44 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 80mm (3.15 in)<br />Length of case: 57mm (2.24 in)<br />Length of bullet: 36.5mm (1.43 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>No picture available</i></div> <b></b><b></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>7.92mm Ball Target Cartridge, Model 27</b><br /><i>(7.92mm Ostry Tercovy Naboj Vz.27)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1rXnWIGhEXWmgSaPxg73Za5zb66cy7xEo5bsiZRPRpL6Q-UMO_IvrYM_eIMtZLnAm6a0RRxe8niqxymDhrjKPG-NX2Lo4fIeQZXnZnXz9rgkj3E160RR6sOHaq_yGDcMD7d-aUt1_qSC/s2048/Czech7.92mmBTModel27-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1rXnWIGhEXWmgSaPxg73Za5zb66cy7xEo5bsiZRPRpL6Q-UMO_IvrYM_eIMtZLnAm6a0RRxe8niqxymDhrjKPG-NX2Lo4fIeQZXnZnXz9rgkj3E160RR6sOHaq_yGDcMD7d-aUt1_qSC/s320/Czech7.92mmBTModel27-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div> <br />This cartridge is identified by a "T" marked on the cartridge case base and by the split bullet jacket. It is used for target practice in 7.92mm rifles and carbines. It can be used in any rifle or carbine chambered for 7.92mm x 57mm cartridges.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 7.92mm (cal. 311)<br />Weight of cartridge: 25.15g (388 gr)<br />Weight of case: 11.5g (177 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 10.4g (160 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 3g (46 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 80mm (3.15 in)<br />Length of case: 57mm (2.24 in)<br />Length of bullet: 28mm (1.1 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>7.92mm Blank Cartridge (Red Bullet), Model 30</b><br /><i>(7.92mm Cvieny Naboj Vz.30)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69tPD6uX0SYdduNSCd0BqksbSR0wLyM5jnttwMAG7gcKD3z0gWA5lqVcJ12lrsA9L9s4QAYrpkMoKHw9x0aJVhrAKQ0iGuXE0cu4GMaZ2SB3c36nXv93CAeXXcEITt-JiaOkpWYe-PlvA/s2048/Czech7.92mmBlankRBModel30-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1992" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69tPD6uX0SYdduNSCd0BqksbSR0wLyM5jnttwMAG7gcKD3z0gWA5lqVcJ12lrsA9L9s4QAYrpkMoKHw9x0aJVhrAKQ0iGuXE0cu4GMaZ2SB3c36nXv93CAeXXcEITt-JiaOkpWYe-PlvA/s320/Czech7.92mmBlankRBModel30-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge is used for training with rifles. It has a cotton or wool fiber wad over the propellent charge; the wad is not as large as that used in the machine gun blank cartridge. The wooden bullet breaks up completely and is not dangerous beyond normal safety limits for blank cartridges. The bullet is colored red as a means of identification. It ca be used in any weapon chambered for 7.92mm x 57mm rimless ammunition.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 7.92mm (cal. 311)<br />Weight of cartridge: 15.1g (234 gr)<br />Weight of case: 11.5g (177 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 0.6g (9.3 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 2.3g (35 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 80mm (3.15 in)<br />Length of case: 57mm (2.24 in)<br />Length of bullet: 32.3mm (1.27 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>7.92mm Blank Cartridge (Yellow Bullet), Model 30</b><br /><i>(7.92mm Cvieny Naboj Vz.30)</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3Vp-Bs06OV97Jp342-IvRdyAp4Wi5jdyPOKm8Q27KUOWeGXVgC6r9AkajPZndsctTS90xApyl3tX6UmEeJydu_6mGuv77pBsXgpaVu2rsrgJNAWhdggx06smR3dipGXAasyR0YHzgpRL/s2048/Czech7.92mmBlankYBModel30-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3Vp-Bs06OV97Jp342-IvRdyAp4Wi5jdyPOKm8Q27KUOWeGXVgC6r9AkajPZndsctTS90xApyl3tX6UmEeJydu_6mGuv77pBsXgpaVu2rsrgJNAWhdggx06smR3dipGXAasyR0YHzgpRL/s320/Czech7.92mmBlankYBModel30-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br />This round is loaded for training use in machine guns. A large cotton or wool fiber wad rests over the propellent charge and assists in building up enough gas pressure to operate the machine gun automatically. The wooden bullet is colored yellow to distinguish it from other blank cartridges. This cartridge should not be used in weapons having a compensator or muzzle brake, since unburned wads may accumulate and cause dangerous pressures.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 7.92mm (cal. 311)<br />Weight of cartridge: 17.4g (269 gr)<br />Weight of case: 11.5g (177 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 0.5g (7.72 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 2.4g (37.1 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 80mm (3.15 in)<br />Length of case: 57mm (2.24 in)<br />Length of bullet: 29.1mm (1.14 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>7.92mm Dummy Cartridge, Model 24</b><br /><i>(7.92mm Skolni Naboj Vz.24)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3fckrvt1fvS4HfiKzQE83EmGPtE1lpChctY0E9Q1bzWpq0um_BcXofUjMdEOx2a1GbakUEA3cpSo-tY-IF_2hSY8vP7QLH4qdUguzzeNQjwfCPmEDp2m1wqhmKw6myGbVcCwTECV3708/s2048/Czech7.92mmDummyModel24-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1959" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3fckrvt1fvS4HfiKzQE83EmGPtE1lpChctY0E9Q1bzWpq0um_BcXofUjMdEOx2a1GbakUEA3cpSo-tY-IF_2hSY8vP7QLH4qdUguzzeNQjwfCPmEDp2m1wqhmKw6myGbVcCwTECV3708/s320/Czech7.92mmDummyModel24-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div> <br />This cartridge is used for training purposes. In internal construction, it is entirely different from United States dummy cartridges. A wooden rod is fitted into the base of a light ball bullet, and extends to the cartridge case base. Instead of a primer, there is a rubber insert in the primer pocket. The rubber insert saves wear on the firing pin during "dry" firing exercises. The cartridge can be used for training or testing purposes in any weapon chambered for 7.92mm x 57mm cartridges. The round may be found with horizontal grooves in the cartridge case rather than the vertical grooves shown in the illustration.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 7.92mm (cal. 311)<br />Weight of cartridge: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of case: 11.5g (177 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: ?g (? gr)<br />Weight of propellent: Not Applicable<br />Length of cartridge: 80mm (3.15 in)<br />Length of case: 57mm (2.24 in)<br />Length of bullet: 28.4mm (1.11 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><b>7.92mm Reduced Charge Cartridge, Model 30</b><br /><i>(7.92mm Ostry Redukovany Naboj Vz.30)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyw-jGiDjxRtpQS74NN-Z2Q0sIJTcu2XCOgxvoDo5cDOCp4lgVq50yLSwl9GTCbNSQraaQ0dc1Mnr79EZBch5i8lY3K3vrd2PHjJM97XLRUKMp4v16GNU-vrUreD_-_W8F4R7ccPWg6T3/s2048/Czech7.92mmRCModel30-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1993" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyw-jGiDjxRtpQS74NN-Z2Q0sIJTcu2XCOgxvoDo5cDOCp4lgVq50yLSwl9GTCbNSQraaQ0dc1Mnr79EZBch5i8lY3K3vrd2PHjJM97XLRUKMp4v16GNU-vrUreD_-_W8F4R7ccPWg6T3/s320/Czech7.92mmRCModel30-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>This cartridge is fired in the Czech ZB26 light machine gun, and may also be used in any other weapon chambered for 7.92mm x 57mm cartridges. It might be called a shot cartridge, by United States definition. It has a small lead pellet seated in the head of its wooden bullet. When the round is fired, the wooden bullet breaks up and the lead pellet continues on its way. The range and effectiveness of the pellet would be insignificant, however, and its purpose is obscure. Because performance of the pellet is unpredictable, the round should be used with caution. The cartridge can be distinguished by its purple-colored wooden bullet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Base markings usually indicate manufacturer's symbol and date of manufacture. Specimens with a blackened cartridge case have also been observed.<br /><br /><br /><b>Characteristics</b><br />Caliber: 7.92mm (cal. 311)<br />Weight of cartridge: 15.11g (234 gr)<br />Weight of case: 11.5g (177 gr)<br />Weight of bullet: 0.86g (13.3 gr)<br />Weight of propellent: 2.33g (36 gr)<br />Length of cartridge: 80mm (3.15 in)<br />Length of case: 57mm (2.24 in)<br />Length of bullet: 31.6mm (1.24 in)<br /><br /><br /><b>Packaging</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>No picture available</i><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br />Information on packaging of this round is not available.</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 4)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: Original US-supplied Canadian Manual on Soviet & Soviet Satellite Explosives (No. 30-14-2)</i></p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-90602302013868876782021-01-25T17:56:00.000-08:002021-01-25T17:56:31.185-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 19)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Pistol Grenade Message</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCu4Ussabv_XfyPLldeED0U2_zibDWYvJyIOVqMTeLoXKAKFF1fWDHYgKoZtwhAae-7BBvI1P4EfEPcr-g_0bxjKKxBDw1RG5wWXjp864OZ2bIh99M6yyjZwm1jCFiKP9JRRyz4dSa0pF/s2048/GER-27mmMessageGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCu4Ussabv_XfyPLldeED0U2_zibDWYvJyIOVqMTeLoXKAKFF1fWDHYgKoZtwhAae-7BBvI1P4EfEPcr-g_0bxjKKxBDw1RG5wWXjp864OZ2bIh99M6yyjZwm1jCFiKP9JRRyz4dSa0pF/s320/GER-27mmMessageGrenade-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The round consists of a pre-rifled aluminum grenade with a plastic head and an aluminum cartridge case. The black plastic head contains a message form and a pencil and screws on to the body. The pre-rifled body contains a smoke generator, a colored silk streamer and an ejection charge. The aluminum case is marked "Nachr Z." The round is designed for use in the 27mm rifled signal pistol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: On firing, the flash from the propellant ignites the delay pellet in the grenade base plate. This, in turn, ignites the ejecting charge which expels the message container, smoke generator and silk streamer from the grenade body in flight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>27mm Multi-Star Signal Cartridge</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlqbpmEhNFe6xktAYbj9qMPuueTImqJjueoR6VDbGNVgzpTziWTKo07xPJYO9Z8_MOzzR_en_YTILMKlhGzUXAEWqsrXhIj5ocyJAdpPinas__z8Gpwk_4Ap8NgHzoDuIrIkwpBbzdLQE/s2843/GER-27mmMultistar-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2843" data-original-width="1106" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlqbpmEhNFe6xktAYbj9qMPuueTImqJjueoR6VDbGNVgzpTziWTKo07xPJYO9Z8_MOzzR_en_YTILMKlhGzUXAEWqsrXhIj5ocyJAdpPinas__z8Gpwk_4Ap8NgHzoDuIrIkwpBbzdLQE/s320/GER-27mmMultistar-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 6 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1.06 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: Propellant and Pyrotechnic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The cartridge consists of a light alloy outer container complete with the propelling charge and an inner container in which there are six star units. Running through the center of the star units is an assembly of two brass tubes which are held in position by a central cannelure into which the inner container is indented and fixed by means of a steel pin. The outer tube has one set of six flash holes which coincide with the inner surfaces of the six stars. The inner tube has six sets of holes in the outer tube by means of the setting cap, which is fixed to the inner tube by a spring retaining clip on the closing screw. The inner tube contains gunpowder and is closed at the inner end by a screwed plug which contains a delay pellet. It is used for signaling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The desired combination of colored stars is obtained by moving the index mark on the setting cap to the appropriate position on the scale, which is graduated from 0 to 40.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The six combinations of stars are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhyphenhyphenaJosJ_0OkglcIb8uhkwg5-KJBwCRY8WPq7rFysOCjGCT0juCAV7281IdbB1bKq-G_vHkRRGGXt-WeVkr13QWPEyn1xyt-8SKYlUfoOd1jfhDhWjNazB_ooUa03u_s5jWRsDxlX9YYN/s2293/GER-27mmMultistarCombos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="2293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhyphenhyphenaJosJ_0OkglcIb8uhkwg5-KJBwCRY8WPq7rFysOCjGCT0juCAV7281IdbB1bKq-G_vHkRRGGXt-WeVkr13QWPEyn1xyt-8SKYlUfoOd1jfhDhWjNazB_ooUa03u_s5jWRsDxlX9YYN/s320/GER-27mmMultistarCombos.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Commencing with 3 red and 3 green at "0", its other combinations would be obtained at settings 7, 14, 21, 27, and 34 respectively.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In firing, the inner container is ejected, and after the delay pellet has burned through, the flash passes immediately along the whole length of the inner tube, igniting and ejecting the stars in accordance with the setting. The stars which are not ignited remain in the container and fall to earth intact.</div></div><div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgs16i4xDbAdXESaCOrBA3o64qKTWsi4mM-Fiyi1ATx6vyfw9ubX9dU1d0o7_CT_V5qRSx5f2vzGoRPK9z001oJO3xpf20c4aM41c6QTShvi4zmhKrprDcYdE5ocRZQBLdi5DrBges4aZ/s2048/GER-RifleGrenadePropCartridgesChart-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1670" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgs16i4xDbAdXESaCOrBA3o64qKTWsi4mM-Fiyi1ATx6vyfw9ubX9dU1d0o7_CT_V5qRSx5f2vzGoRPK9z001oJO3xpf20c4aM41c6QTShvi4zmhKrprDcYdE5ocRZQBLdi5DrBges4aZ/s320/GER-RifleGrenadePropCartridgesChart-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>Soviet Satellite Country Ammunition - Czechoslovakia (Part 3)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-36313060598231787522021-01-18T17:55:00.000-08:002021-01-18T17:55:11.203-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 18)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Pistol Grenade, 326 Leuchtpistole (26mm Wurfgranatepatrone)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIHF1H0tvXnV-QOHt65n6q6xGbCEqbC1DnTBFRoovMD_KH0QvvEcQNDDiyUfA5gsvAhCbEXt12dClUY38ckJYAdpJnjks5T8iWglmbetX3PTkwiZVXKlvcWaM4egr6mjdNECSF_60bs0p/s2424/GER-26mmPistolGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2424" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIHF1H0tvXnV-QOHt65n6q6xGbCEqbC1DnTBFRoovMD_KH0QvvEcQNDDiyUfA5gsvAhCbEXt12dClUY38ckJYAdpJnjks5T8iWglmbetX3PTkwiZVXKlvcWaM4egr6mjdNECSF_60bs0p/s320/GER-26mmPistolGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 4.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1 inch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Complete Round: 4.2 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Projectile: 3.2 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filler: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 7 grams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Yellow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a projectile having the appearance of a miniature mortar shell and a brass cartridge case. The two parts are crimped together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The grenade itself is constructed in two parts: the nose cap and the body. The nose cap is rounded and screws into the body of the grenade. Within the body is a case containing the detonator and main filling. Between the case and the fixed firing pin in the nose cap is a creep spring. The case is prevented from moving forward before firing by two metal balls fitting into a hole in the base of the carrier and resting in grooves in a platform in the body. An arming rod fits between the balls holding them out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">On the base are four fins which have the same diameter as the body. Contained in the cartridge case which fits over the after part of the grenade is about 0.1 ounce of rifle powder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: On firing, the arming rod will be forced out of the base by setback. This will happen after 10 to 12 yards of flight and the grenade is then armed. When the rod falls out, the balls will move in and the case is free to move forward except for the creep spring. On impact, the case moves forward and the detonator moves onto the fixed firing pin thus exploding the grenade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>H.E. Cartridge for 27mm (1-inch) Grenade Pistol (Sprengpatrone Fur Kampfpistole)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhuAf6o5TamYp70qH11DDTElVIoB8sBwCYr1jjGc-cOd0HnGsBBvFE95l3aPF3u4Tjy1QP9kv0fJ4iM6SjtI0JoZ-TxKzbStk5rrAGicfwCwSfAtosouJrAikgpq26YlysFiTlIvA27DD/s2856/GER-HE27mmGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2856" data-original-width="1101" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhuAf6o5TamYp70qH11DDTElVIoB8sBwCYr1jjGc-cOd0HnGsBBvFE95l3aPF3u4Tjy1QP9kv0fJ4iM6SjtI0JoZ-TxKzbStk5rrAGicfwCwSfAtosouJrAikgpq26YlysFiTlIvA27DD/s320/GER-HE27mmGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Complete Round: 5 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Projectile: 3.5 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filler: PETN/Wax</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 339 grams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Propellant: Graphited black powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Unpainted aluminum</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a die cast aluminum container which encases a steel tube containing the explosive. The fuse screws to the steel tube and the tube and aluminum container are secured by knurling and indents. The propellant charge is contained in a cup which has a push fit to the grenade with 10 holes in the cup to lead the gases to the base of the grenade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The grenade has five grooves making one-quarter turn in the length of the projectile, grooved on the aluminum body. The steel liner is threaded internally to take a nose percussion fuze. The explosive filler consists of two penthrite wax pellets separated by cardboard discs. The fuze is a direct action type and is fitted with a protruding striker head. The striker is held away from the primer by six steel balls which rest in a groove in the striker and on a platform of the fuze. These balls are kept in position by a steel collar which is supported on three aluminum pins. There is also a creep spring between the striker and the primer. Beneath the primer there is a gaine contained in an aluminum case and consisting of lead azide and lead styphnate in the upper part and PETN in the lower part. Between the gaine and the main filling there is an empty air space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The discharge cup is a push fit with the base of the grenade which is turned down to fit into the cup. The cup has in its base a lead styphnate primer contained in a brass holder. Forward of the cap is the propelling charge of black powder and 10 holes to lead the gases to the base of the grenade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: On firing, the propelling charge propels the grenade and it rotates because of the rifling on the body. On setback, the collar in the fuze moves back crushing the aluminum pins and, because of the centrifugal force, the balls then fly outward, freeing the striker which is kept off the primer by the creep spring. On impact, the striker impinges the primer, setting off the gaine and main filler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Hollow Charge Signal Pistol Grenade (Pz. W. K. 42 L. P.)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjk9u9HCRYk5E1UfczbJ_vCZGdw-d7V3n2IfIWtLGbBtOvu7KRLOVwBBzk0yi5nN6WH-MsjHOeWrW17CHy3APTAOocOCvleumm7KSyTAajip3VWq-1KmpM0nycTUKRpVAOo3p-JBLjOJz/s2048/GER-PZWK42LP-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1027" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjk9u9HCRYk5E1UfczbJ_vCZGdw-d7V3n2IfIWtLGbBtOvu7KRLOVwBBzk0yi5nN6WH-MsjHOeWrW17CHy3APTAOocOCvleumm7KSyTAajip3VWq-1KmpM0nycTUKRpVAOo3p-JBLjOJz/s320/GER-PZWK42LP-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 1 pound 5 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of Head: 2.4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of Tail Tube: 0.875 inches</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The head of this grenade is pear shaped, contains the hollow charge and is fitted with an impact cap at the forward end. At the rear is the tail tube containing the graze fuze, detonator and gaine. A short length of this tube is prerifled. Attached to this tail tube by a shear pin is a thinner tube containing the propellant, percussion cap and shearing bolt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The grenade is fired from the German Walther 27mm signal pistol. In order to fire this grenade, the signal pistol is fitted with a 23mm rifled linear, a special sight, and a folding butt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The complete round is loaded into the signal pistol from the muzzle end. The propellant tube fits freely in the fore until the prerifled band hits the muzzle. At that point, the grenade has to be screwed into the rifling of the pistol. The grenade is safe until fired.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On firing, the propellant gases drive forward the shearing bolt which breaks the shear pin and the grenade is discharged. The graze fuze in the tail unit is armed by setback as the grenade leaves the pistol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 19)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-70023240989499908542021-01-11T17:33:00.000-08:002021-01-11T17:33:04.601-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 17)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Hollow Charge Grenade Faustpatrone</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKAKumwMzaxp7Mk4lq0OhcqXv8sALDVE0XFh-FKUMCE57gda34NoEM-QZxL84ULoPfGMCdZw4EgQ7jGfdV6sXq13cSwVBqBk5ML9h87SI3YPX8FmyLa5hrIH1khLpMgIWedlqkN4tYhyA/s2048/GER-FaustpatroneHCG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKAKumwMzaxp7Mk4lq0OhcqXv8sALDVE0XFh-FKUMCE57gda34NoEM-QZxL84ULoPfGMCdZw4EgQ7jGfdV6sXq13cSwVBqBk5ML9h87SI3YPX8FmyLa5hrIH1khLpMgIWedlqkN4tYhyA/s320/GER-FaustpatroneHCG-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 41 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Tube: 31.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Body: 19.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Calibre of Tube: 1.75 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Grenade: 6.62 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Tube and Grenade: 11 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 3.4 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Effective Range: 33 yards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The Faustpatrone consists of a large hollow charge H.E. grenade and a projecting tube. The grenade consists of a large head and a cylindrical body terminating in a tal to which are attached four spring steel stabilizing fins. The body contains a base fuze and a booster.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The projector is a simple metal tube in which is located a propellant charge contained in a waxed cardboard container held in position by a set screw. On the opposite side of the set screw is an igniter situated below a flash hole. On top of the tube is a simple firing mechanism with release button, firing pin and spring, and a safety catch. There is also a folding sight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: The grenade is armed by unscrewing the tail and inserting the booster and fuze, open ends facing each other. The tail is then replaced. The fins are wrapped around the tail and the grenade inserted into the tube. The pressure of the fins against the inside of the tube serves to retain the grenade in position.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The firing mechanism is cocked by pushing the lock forward until the release button emerges. The lock then slides back to its original position. The weapon is now cocked and "safe".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">To make ready for firing, the lock is rotated 90 degrees to the left. The tube is held under the right arm, the left hand supporting the forward part. Aiming is accomplishing by aligning the sight, placed vertical to the tube. The sight is adjustable for a range of 33 yards. To fire, depress the release button, thus allowing the striker to go forward. The tube cannot be used a second time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Safety Precautions</u>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">1. Set Faustpatrone to "fire" only when using. The Faustpatrone can be set to safe again if it has not been fired.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">2. To set from "fire" to "safe" , turn bolt to vertical, then push fully forward and hold. Press release button and allow it to slide back slowly so that firing pin spring is allowed to expand. Snap sight back onto tube and replace the split pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">3. On discharge, a sheet of flame up to 6 feet long comes from the rear end of the tube. Great care must be taken that the flame and bits of wadding do not hit either the firer or anyone standing behind him. The danger zone extends up to 30 feet. There must be a clear space (IE: no earth, stones, or wall) for the flame at least 6 feet behind the tube.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">4. If propellant charge fails, do not attempt to fiddle around with the weapon. It must be laid aside carefully and exploded. Delayed explosions may still occur. Should the hollow charge detonator fail to explode, the grenade must on no account be touched but must be exploded by placing an explosive charge against it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">5. During practice firing with live ammunition, an area of 800 yards around firer and target must be closed off. Firer must wear steel helmet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Pistol Grenade (Wurfkorper Leuchtpistole)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHvLllCTuYuFDV9AfgEH9DSD8jZAbrYHdNvUHGDAlpISBZJskCS1p4rN2qWPSkuHYsb6b3zne_LzBWUss1KwJ3e8DVHJ7AuPNxj_s_paF7wjWQ7cs5lnSkIay7w6CcrBbB0NQocED2Byr/s2722/GER-27mmPistolGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2722" data-original-width="1155" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHvLllCTuYuFDV9AfgEH9DSD8jZAbrYHdNvUHGDAlpISBZJskCS1p4rN2qWPSkuHYsb6b3zne_LzBWUss1KwJ3e8DVHJ7AuPNxj_s_paF7wjWQ7cs5lnSkIay7w6CcrBbB0NQocED2Byr/s320/GER-27mmPistolGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 6.89 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: 4.5 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Range: 80 yards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Olive Green</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is fired from the 27mm Walther signal pistol. It consists of the normal egg hand grenade attached to a plastic stem or body by a retaining tube. The plastic stem contains the firing pin, delay igniter, detonator, and a base adapter for the propelling charge. The end of the stem is closed before firing by a cardboard cap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The retaining tube fits through the hollow stem and is threaded to it. The retaining tube is also threaded to the grenade body and contains in its forward part the 4.5 second igniter. In the base of the tube is a fuze consisting of a firing pin held away from the primer by a creep spring and safety pin. An alloy flash tube connects the primer to the delay igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Screwed into the base of the plastic stem is a base adapter containing a primer and propelling charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Before firing, the safety pin is pulled out and the grenade is then armed. The stem is placed in a barrel reinforcing tube which is inserted previously inn the barrel of the pistol. On impact, the firing pin overcomes the creep spring and impinges the primer thus igniting the delay igniter which will detonate the explosive after a delay of approximately 4.5 seconds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Pistol Grenade H.E. Egg Type</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVD4MDoKY4VRI9x8RatTukPBI7vZQKu9QaP7JtbbWvAn2bHEzwmAD0ZL4-qWInxddwBdAsjju-wFsHPLJybMS1lLh4NKi0FDgXJXA7O7GH72raEvSnIVMKtL5gM87KJerxB5i1ShyphenhyphenUZDtn/s2631/GER-27mmEggPistolGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2631" data-original-width="1195" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVD4MDoKY4VRI9x8RatTukPBI7vZQKu9QaP7JtbbWvAn2bHEzwmAD0ZL4-qWInxddwBdAsjju-wFsHPLJybMS1lLh4NKi0FDgXJXA7O7GH72raEvSnIVMKtL5gM87KJerxB5i1ShyphenhyphenUZDtn/s320/GER-27mmEggPistolGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is fired from the latest type Walther 27mm signal pistol. It is used without the addition of a rifled liner of reinforcing tube in the barrel, or the special sights used with the hollow charge grenade. The folding putt on the pistol may be used by is not necessary; the pistol can be held in the hand for firing if the arm is slightly bent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The difference from the old grenade 361 L.P. lies in the projector stem. The stem on this grenade has a sliding fit in the smooth bore of the pistol. It consists of a wooden cylinder with thin metal reinforcing sleeves at each end. A grenade adapter is screwed to the forward end of the projector stem and contains a 4.5 second delay pellet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At the after end the stem is firmly held in a short metal cartridge which contains the percussion cap. Inside this end of the stem are the propellant, the striker, and the initiating percussion cap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For loading, the plastic cap is removed from the forward end of the stem and an egg grenade, complete with detonator, is screwed to the stem. The complete grenade is loaded into the pistol from the muzzle end until a spring locking ring on the stem engages in a groove at the breach of the barrel. The grenade is firmly held and cannot fall out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: There is no safety pin and the grenade is safe until fired. When fired, the grenade and stem are propelled from the short cartridge case and at the same time the striker in the stem is driven forward to the percussion cap. A flash travels through the hollow stem and ignites the delay pellet. After 4.5 seconds the grenade detonates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 18)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-43083624680992453462021-01-04T17:28:00.000-08:002021-01-04T17:28:41.173-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 16)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Hollow Charge Grenade (Schuss Gg. P-40)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXf7My-hZKipn2MtHcrh2gxodukfUDBp1YXF4rI4gd53vLc7NtfaoyWveNkB_pTI9f8-CMlwWr5ElQ0hb0-XtUJS1WgsBU157KduTXHWDjnVENpFWJsPeROS3OIhPLG-vmfWSbypZq_B8/s2633/GER-SchussGGP40-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2633" data-original-width="1195" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXf7My-hZKipn2MtHcrh2gxodukfUDBp1YXF4rI4gd53vLc7NtfaoyWveNkB_pTI9f8-CMlwWr5ElQ0hb0-XtUJS1WgsBU157KduTXHWDjnVENpFWJsPeROS3OIhPLG-vmfWSbypZq_B8/s320/GER-SchussGGP40-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 9.3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Body: 3.1 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 2.4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filler: Cyclonite/Wax</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Markings: Blue band around projection at the base of the body.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Olive Green</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The grenade consists of a stream-lined bell-shaped body, with a slightly convex closing disk of aluminum, a graze fuze which screws into a projection on the base of the body, and a vaned tail unit which screws on the base of the fuze and is closed by a rubber plug.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The body is made of thin steel and is streamlined with a cylindrical projection welded at the base. The projection is screw-threaded internally for the insertion of the fuze. A hole in the base of the body is fitted with an aluminum cup to accommodate the protruding magazine of the fuze. The head of the body is closed by a concave disk of aluminum which is secured by the overturned rim of the body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The bursting chare consists of cast cyclonite-wax with a hemispherical cavity in the head. The cavity is fitted with an aluminum liner of corresponding shape with a flange which fits inside the body at the head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The fuze is cylindrical with an external screw-thread at each end for assembly as the connecting piece between the tail unit and the body. A central recess contains the striker and creep spring and is closed at its enlarged front end by an aluminum magazine which is screwed in and contains a detonator and an intermediary explosive. A transverse channel near the base contains a spring-loaded screwed shearing pin which engages in a recess in the stem of the striker. Another channel containing a cutting pin with spring, is bored from the base of the body and communicates with the shearing pin at a point where the shearing pin is reduced in diameter. A circular plate, secured in a recess in the base of the body by two screws, retains the cutting pin in its channel. The base end of the cutting pin passes through a hole in the circular plate and is thus exposed to the pressure of the propellant gases.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The tail unit screws on to the base of the fuze and consists of a drawn-steel tube with six vanes formed in pairs. The cartridge is placed inside the tube for transport and the tube is closed at the base by a rubber plug. The cartridge is of the 7.92mm small arm type with an undyed hollow wooden bullet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: The grenade is fired from the spigot type discharger. On firing, the hollow wooden bullet is shattered by the propellant gases, which project the grenade. The propelling gases overcome the spring of the cutting pin and drive the pin forward, causing it to cut the shearing pin away from its screwed end. The shearing pin is then ejected by the spring held in compression under its head, and thus leaves the striker held off the detonator only by the creep spring. On graze the momentum of the striker overcomes the creep spring and the detonator is pierced.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Propaganda Rifle Grenade - Gewehr Propaganda Granate</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSEgU71KcUWZ8qsBgX5RQHXegZckpsVPZLiG4FABycShv96MwD4GBWrhwzj_kB_rfiiwqnD4OD1f0IiONVscn6SJ9VQ3cI5D3NYrSmtkyM-7ut8WCe5C0tYeEzMI0lOXs7KCZNBBvLbQp/s2602/GER-PropagandaRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2602" data-original-width="1208" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSEgU71KcUWZ8qsBgX5RQHXegZckpsVPZLiG4FABycShv96MwD4GBWrhwzj_kB_rfiiwqnD4OD1f0IiONVscn6SJ9VQ3cI5D3NYrSmtkyM-7ut8WCe5C0tYeEzMI0lOXs7KCZNBBvLbQp/s320/GER-PropagandaRG-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 5.7 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 8 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight w/o Leaflets: 7 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: 9 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Range: 500 yards</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is fired from the rifled 3-cm discharger cup (Schiessbecher) which can be fitted to most types of German rifles. The body of this grenade is a steel case with a pre-rifled base. Inside the base there is a 9-second delay fuze and an ejecting charge for the pamphlets. Two steel leaflets packing covers are held loosely inside the case and fitting over the top of these is a removable steel cap. The leaflets are inserted by removing the steel cap and rolling the leaflets tightly making sure that they do not show above the rim of the case. The cap is then replaced.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The case and cap are varnished to protect them from rust and the ejecting charge is protected by a cardboard disk to prevent moisture from causing deterioration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The propelling cartridge is distinguished from other rifle grenade cartridges by a red ring around the base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: When the grenade is fired, the propelling cartridge will ignite the delay fuze.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Approximately 9 seconds after discharge, the delay fuze will set off the ejecting charge, blowing off the cap and forcing the leaflets out the nose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Illuminating Star on Parachute Rifle Grenade</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Gewehr Fallschirmleuchtgranate (Gw. F. S. St. Gr.)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Rw5bkUg8KM4LYut0ZlbzExhQmWeDSLC1HQPUo2Q-kc4mgrfn_IRhbHzA9HYgAM-TOEF5IqvlFl7mf99gv5B6vIDOjKZFUKkIgHqtHoQgRqpzaim6H3t9OBfkBu-6lEoU8INh_CID4ehJ/s2603/GER-IlluminatingRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2603" data-original-width="1208" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Rw5bkUg8KM4LYut0ZlbzExhQmWeDSLC1HQPUo2Q-kc4mgrfn_IRhbHzA9HYgAM-TOEF5IqvlFl7mf99gv5B6vIDOjKZFUKkIgHqtHoQgRqpzaim6H3t9OBfkBu-6lEoU8INh_CID4ehJ/s320/GER-IlluminatingRG-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 6.88 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter: 1.18 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: .28 grams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Propellant: 1.5 g propellant enclosed in a cartridge case which is closed with a wooden bullet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: White cap. "Gewehr Fallschirmleuchtgranate" stencilled on body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a thin-walled body which contains another internal container. The internal container holds the parachute and illuminating star. The grenade has a thin conical cap and is fitted with two delay pellets and two ejection charges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: On firing, delay 1 is ignited by the flash from the propellent gases. After 6.5 seconds of flight, ejection charge 1 is initiated. This ejects the container holding the star and parachute. At the same time, delay 2 is initiated. During this part of the flight, the cap hands from the container by means of a cord. After delay 2 has burned through (2 seconds), ejection charge 2 is initiated and the parachute and star eject. It is stated that distances up to 650 meters may be illuminated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: Each grenade is packed together with a propellent charge in a cardboard container.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 17)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-29151224927528531722020-12-21T17:31:00.000-08:002020-12-21T17:31:21.505-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 15)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade (Gewehr Panzergranate)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1R7BDHgLApcIUwDVpLOlps_8OAibnKKf334s42xJ_8DeZA6RoXxkSn6KSRjsiNT6JE-XPkf5T-NM9pYLQA9_zfRYqATakrdMIqaEGGCuKAlrAWP1g3kRbKdPkdcVl3-XvMwjzjD169se/s2664/GER-AntiTankHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="1180" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1R7BDHgLApcIUwDVpLOlps_8OAibnKKf334s42xJ_8DeZA6RoXxkSn6KSRjsiNT6JE-XPkf5T-NM9pYLQA9_zfRYqATakrdMIqaEGGCuKAlrAWP1g3kRbKdPkdcVl3-XvMwjzjD169se/s320/GER-AntiTankHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 6.4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1 and 3/16 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filler: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 1.75 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Range: 50 yards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 8.8 ounces</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Front half is black and back half is aluminum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is fired from the rifle 3cm discharger cup (Schiessbecher) which can be fitted to most types of German rifles. It is constructed in two parts, the head and the stem. The head is a seamless steel tube with the forward portion containing a hollow charge cone and the explosive filling, being closed at the forward end by a light ballistic cap. The main filling of TNT is poured around the cone and there is a cavity formed in the after part of the main filling in which the exploder of penthrite wax is inserted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The stem is made of light alloy or aluminum and is screwed onto the head of the grenade. The stem is divided into two compartments, the lower containing the fuze, the upper the gaine. In the septum is a small flash pellet held in place by a perforated screw plug. The gaine consists of a light alloy case into which is inserted a light alloy top hat containing the detonator, the space between being filled with penthrite wax. A preen-graved driving band is formed around the stem 6mm from the rear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The fuze is in the after portion of the stem and consists of a striker over the top of which fits a retaining spring with four prongs bent downward into grooves in the striker body. Around the striker body is an arming collar which has two grooves cut on the inside. An arming spring is compressed between a lip on the arming collar and a second collar at the bottom of the striker body. Around the inside of the arming collar and resting on the striker body is a steel tape which acts as an additional safety device and prevents any possibility of the fuze being accidentally armed when screwing on the base plug.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The entire assembly is closed by a base plug which positions the fuze by a stem which fits into a recess in the rear of the striker body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: On firing, the shock of discharge causes the arming sleeve to set back against its spring. The four prongs of the retaining spring are forced out of the lower groove in the arming sleeve and engage in the upper groove, retaining the arming sleeve in its lower position. This allows the steel tape to unwind and the striker is then free to move forward on impact firing the gaine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>37mm H.E. Anti-Tank Stick Grenade</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftOjzbFXOb6FQNA6InIFMl_3IUrpiWytBtMFhCdT_bY_Y5obH4sh-sFV01eRUnRMdPhxFfZ2iQHSMFvNLiKXJGXQBuL8IoCGC4YpXirqnUjj9kxxDWbT9M64xjsDk2hizz7wbu0ovAJ5Z/s2585/GER-37mmHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="1217" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftOjzbFXOb6FQNA6InIFMl_3IUrpiWytBtMFhCdT_bY_Y5obH4sh-sFV01eRUnRMdPhxFfZ2iQHSMFvNLiKXJGXQBuL8IoCGC4YpXirqnUjj9kxxDWbT9M64xjsDk2hizz7wbu0ovAJ5Z/s320/GER-37mmHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 29 and 1/8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Stick: 16 and 7/16 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Body: 12 and 1/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 18 pounds 12 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 5 pounds 5 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Filler: Dinitroanoline with TNT</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The complete round, which is made up of the hollow charge stick grenade and the propellant, is fired from the 3.7 PAK gun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The stick grenade has a steel rod which fits into the bore, and a concentric perforated sleeve which fits around the barrel of the gun. A pressed steel cap forms the nose of the grenade giving it the required stand-off distance. The hollow charge is at the rear of the steel cone and consists of two blocks of dinitroanoline with TNT. Two detonators are set in the base of the grenade, one facing in each direction. A nose fuze of the instantaneous percussion type and a tail fuze, also instantaneous are present.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The steel rod which fits into the bore of the gun is a hollow tube closed at the base end. The base fuze is a percussion type fuze very sensitive to shock. It is armed by setback which releases a spring loaded detent allowing a steel ball to move away from the striker. Upon impact the striker moves forward against the action of a very weak creep spring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The nose fuze consists of a striker held away from the primer by a creep spring and a coiled spring. Around the coiled spring is an inertia pellet resting on four fingers of a stirrup spring fixed in the base of a stirrup spring retainer. The inertia pellet has a groove cut around its internal circumference.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Two detonators are located at the base of the main charge. One detonator faces toward the nose fuze to receive the flash from there, and the other detonator faces the tail fuze to receive its flash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The propelling charge is contained in a steel cartridge case. The charge consists of diethylene glycol dinitrate tubular stick powder with an igniting charge of nitrocellulose granular powder, and a percussion type primer consisting of mercury fulminate and black powder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: On discharge, the inertia pellet of the nose fuze is driven downwards and the ends of the stirrup spring are forced into the groove of the inertia pellet thus holding it down. The clock spring is now held in position by the collar of the striker pin and the stirrup spring retainer. On deceleration, the clock spring flies outward, assisted by centrifugal force, into the recess in the fuze body in the fuze body. At the same time the base fuze is being armed. In the event of direct impact, the nose fuze will function the grenade, but in the event of graze action, the base fuze will function the grenade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Large Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade (Gross Gewehr Panzergranate)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt0MfjTuavGKhRce_keHrL9GRsXh2UwljLxUcuoq1Ujw3oNdJ0yFNeTYRnqR6iqdDNFEJkPPOEAgfwFt_BeruWqx37z63r2u9zvSiLBtTqzieRlgDHAT0gOzCW5y8X-O8fdQWCcGzxqy3/s2704/GER-LargeHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="1163" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt0MfjTuavGKhRce_keHrL9GRsXh2UwljLxUcuoq1Ujw3oNdJ0yFNeTYRnqR6iqdDNFEJkPPOEAgfwFt_BeruWqx37z63r2u9zvSiLBtTqzieRlgDHAT0gOzCW5y8X-O8fdQWCcGzxqy3/s320/GER-LargeHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 7 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1 and 3/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 4 and 1/2 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filler: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Range: 100 yards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 13 and 1/2 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Black overall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is fired from the rifled 3cm discharger cup (Schiessbecher) which can be fitted to most types of German rifles. It is of the hollow charge type and consists of a steel head containing the explosive and light alloy or steel and plastic stem containing the fuze and gaine. The propelling cartridge contains a wooden bullet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The body which is of pressed steel contains a steel cone around which the main filler of TNT is cast. A steel washer with a small central hole rests on the open end of the cone and above the latter is a steel ballistic cap. At the bottom of the TNT is an exploder pellet of penthrite wax.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Two varieties of the stem have been found, one entirely of light alloy, the other of plastic with a steel shank by which it is screwed on to the head of the grenade. At the base of the stem is a rifled band which corresponds with the rifling in the discharger cup. The stem is divided into compartments by a perforated septum, the lower containing the fuze, the upper the gaine. In the septum is a small flash pellet held in place by a perforated screw plug. The gaine consists of a light alloy container into which is inserted a light alloy top hat containing the detonator, the space below being filled with penthrite wax.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fuze is in the after portion of the stem and consists of a striker over the top of which fits a retaining spring with four prongs bent downward into grooves in the striker body. Around the striker body is an arming collar which has two grooves cut on the inside. An arming spring is compressed between a lip on the arming collar and a second collar at the bottom of the striker body. Around the inside of the arming collar and resting on the striker body is a steel tape which acts as an additional safety device and prevents any possibility of the fuze being accidentally armed when screwing on the base plug. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The entire assembly is closed by a base plug which positions the fuze by a stem which fits into a recess in the rear of the striker body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: On firing, the shock of discharge causes the arming sleeve to set back against its spring. The four prongs of the retaining spring are forced out of the lower groove in the arming sleeve and engage in the upper groove, retaining the arming sleeve in its lower position. This allows the steel tape to unwind and the striker is then free to move forward on impact, firing the gaine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 16)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-27626486628281607192020-12-07T12:05:00.000-08:002020-12-07T12:05:46.209-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 14)<p> </p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Rifle Grenade (S.S. Gewehr Panzergranate 61 mm)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznysXGd4adKV7UetMzySTAy0pTL4EMKh0RdOrVjvz5Ndp1JhD3BjBFaTALj-7BkVdSloS4IX8diY0PmTARogQ4pk8gIfvJr7ThnBlNXgJpZ6-Ozgm7QFKMPBW9wB0gj8aZwvpp1AIuIqj/s2047/GER-61mmHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="2047" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznysXGd4adKV7UetMzySTAy0pTL4EMKh0RdOrVjvz5Ndp1JhD3BjBFaTALj-7BkVdSloS4IX8diY0PmTARogQ4pk8gIfvJr7ThnBlNXgJpZ6-Ozgm7QFKMPBW9wB0gj8aZwvpp1AIuIqj/s320/GER-61mmHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 9.4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Stem: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter of Head: 2.4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of Stem: 1.2 inches</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 9 ounces (approx.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a streamlined, unpainted phosphated steel body closed at the head by a conical, black, pressed steel impact cup. The stem is of steel and has the normal prerifled section to correspond with the rifling in the discharge cup. The base plug is conical and is provided with two screw flats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The propelling cartridge consists of a lacquered steel cartridge case, the extended neck of which encloses a small wooden pellet. The cap is uncolored.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Rifle Grenade (Hollow Charge Type)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO7IhOpwI-RaSJWz0wUr2Zc3bkHg9JLZXbI2_HVrPirCblOYFGt1g0pf5DOHj68DUDRJubKICwg6T5qF2EJki0daQzoipGDxRkEuA1Gc-TF3qFJ8C0saFFogsESePm2TOaqmXh-nyQuvJ/s2048/GER-HollowChargeRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO7IhOpwI-RaSJWz0wUr2Zc3bkHg9JLZXbI2_HVrPirCblOYFGt1g0pf5DOHj68DUDRJubKICwg6T5qF2EJki0daQzoipGDxRkEuA1Gc-TF3qFJ8C0saFFogsESePm2TOaqmXh-nyQuvJ/s320/GER-HollowChargeRG-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 244 millimeters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 61 millimeters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of Stem: 30 millimeters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight : 9 ounces (approx.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is similar to the S.S. Gewehr Panzergranate 61 except that it is unpainted and that the impact cap is approximately hemispherical. The stem is of steel and has the normal prerifled section to correspond with the rifling of the discharge cup. The base plug is conical and is provided with two screw flats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The propelling charge consists of a lacquered steel cartridge case, the end of which contains a light wooden pellet. The cap is uncolored.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Anti-Personnel Rifle or Hand Grenade (Gewehr Sprenggranate)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUj2KQ0289UF89xXhArNc1uI8PWnFHO_LBLoRtFnTkYMfMfKwvFsX-Obn4LFA9j_tj59uSrD3yWDLM2-8x67AoKMx7504l8wNGogxrQbwyoqi1z1T7xNSvtWBZq0LKyHhKEj3CoOnu3sS/s2048/GER-HandandRifleGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1428" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUj2KQ0289UF89xXhArNc1uI8PWnFHO_LBLoRtFnTkYMfMfKwvFsX-Obn4LFA9j_tj59uSrD3yWDLM2-8x67AoKMx7504l8wNGogxrQbwyoqi1z1T7xNSvtWBZq0LKyHhKEj3CoOnu3sS/s320/GER-HandandRifleGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 5.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1.2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 9 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Filler: PETN/Wax</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 1.1 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Range: 550 yards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Self-destroying: 11 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Friction igniter: 4.5 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Black body, aluminum fuze and base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a body with explosive filling and detonator, a fuze body carrying the direct action fuze, a friction igniter, and a base fitment carrying the delay of the self-destroying system. The body is in the form of a steel tube having a diaphragm near the bottom. It is screw-threaded at the nose to receive the fuze body and the base to receive the base fitment. The diaphragm is screw-threaded centrally to receive the delay igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The filling is penthrite wax contained in a cardboard container. The explosive has a central cavity which holds the detonator encase in an aluminum container at one end, and receives the igniter delay pellet from the diaphragm at the other end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fuze is made of aluminum and is of the direct action type. The base of the fuze body is threaded externally to enter the grenade body and internally to receive a detonator holder. It consists of a striker held away from the primer by a creep spring and a coiled spring. Around the coiled spring is an inertia pellet resting on four fingers of a stirrup spring fixed in the base of a stirrup spring retainer. The inertia pellet has a groove cut on the inside of it. The friction igniter which is similar to the B.Z. 24 used with stick hand grenades screws into the central channel of the diaphragm. The igniter pellet has a delay of 4.5 seconds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The rifled base fitment is screw threaded externally to screw into the base of the grenade and internally at the base to receive a closing plug. A 6.5 second delay pellet contained in a brass holder is situated in the base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The propelling cartridge is a 7.92mm cartridge closed at the shoulder by crimping. The propellant consists of 0.9 grams of nitrocellulose flakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Rifle Grenade -- On discharge, the inertia pellet of the fuze is driven downwards and the ends of the stirrup spring are forced into the grooves of the inertia pellet thus holding it down. The clock spring is now held in position by the collar of the striker pin and the stirrup spring retainer. On deceleration the clock spring flies outward, assisted by centrifugal force, into the recess in the fuze body. On impact, the striker compresses the creep spring and penetrates the primer whose flash explodes the detonator.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Should the fuze not function, the grenade will be self-destructive. On firing, the flash enters the hole in the closing plug and igniters the delay pellet which burns for 6.5 seconds. This then fires the friction igniter which will give an additional delay of 4.5 seconds and then fires the detonator.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Hand Grenade -- The base fitment is unscrewed and the cord of the friction igniter pulled. This gives a delay of 4.5 seconds and then fires the detonator.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 15)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-12836578603009388132020-11-30T12:21:00.000-08:002020-11-30T12:21:45.949-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 13)<p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Hand Smoke Signal (Red) (Handrauchzeichen-Rot)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3uGyw_QoyCw5yOvXNgLVv5NCJJksN5kv5cEqqTsHOVyZB1gxjBujLq1I5ZEa_BviKAAi_T53YWChk4_Mq-CD54RRRlKm4YiuqCyE8wz_vL3aYzDLyfSH3VRjBv0y8jRzV7a1q5JOPQRK/s2048/GER-RedSmokeSignal-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1915" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3uGyw_QoyCw5yOvXNgLVv5NCJJksN5kv5cEqqTsHOVyZB1gxjBujLq1I5ZEa_BviKAAi_T53YWChk4_Mq-CD54RRRlKm4YiuqCyE8wz_vL3aYzDLyfSH3VRjBv0y8jRzV7a1q5JOPQRK/s320/GER-RedSmokeSignal-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 4.9 inches</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1.8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 4.4 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Red Dye-ortho methoxy phenylazo B-naphthol (55%)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Potassium Chlorate (20%)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Lactose (10%)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Unidentified light oily material (15%)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filling: 54 grams</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This signal is included as an example of many German colored smoke signals. It is a cardboard cylinder with a cardboard pull tape lid at the fuze end and a glued-in cardboard disk with an emission hole at the other end. The whole signal is wrapped in red paraffined paper upon which the name and instructions are printed. Beneath the pull tape lid is a cardboard striker ring, one half the top side of which is coated with a red phosphorus abrasive mix. A paper wad separates this and the match head. Beneath the match head is a cardboard inner cover and a wire screen. A perforated metal cylinder containing the quickmatch sheath is partitioned in the middle by a cardboard disk which is impregnated with gunpowder and has two diametrically opposite holes in it. At the emission end is another wire screen and the cardboard disk with a tissue paper covered emission hole.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: By striking the striker ring on the match head the quickmatch is ignited. This burns its entire length and ignites the gun powder disk which is in direct contact with the inflammable smoke mixture. Smoke is then emitted at both ends of the cylinder. The signal may be placed or thrown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Employment</u>: It is used as a signal from the ground to an air observer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Remarks</u>: German smoke signals numbers 350, 160, and 80, which are orange, are analogous to this signal but differ in some respects. There are also similar signals in yellow and violet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Lachrymatory Grenade</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3L7qpCfKnVykuUEjSApEsQS-Ky8TZ4WfzeU6uiX0NVaqpNOIICTlC3tfvMBLQhMe4MoaBWUdOjbyZQs8o09ft7M5DbgFOX5eH8m2dg99ObURHwrra9zOVpUXapcPAdBmiKmR7X_1FctH/s2048/GER-LachrymatoryGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1195" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3L7qpCfKnVykuUEjSApEsQS-Ky8TZ4WfzeU6uiX0NVaqpNOIICTlC3tfvMBLQhMe4MoaBWUdOjbyZQs8o09ft7M5DbgFOX5eH8m2dg99ObURHwrra9zOVpUXapcPAdBmiKmR7X_1FctH/s320/GER-LachrymatoryGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 1 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: C.A.P.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Aluminum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The case is made of thin sheet aluminum. Within the case, below the lid, is a cylindrical holder retained in position by four indentations in the case which correspond to four indentations in the holder. This holder has a screwed projection to take the friction igniter. The latter has a short piece of cord, 10 cm in length, attached to a wire loop. Below the holder is a dish-shaped aluminum piece which contains a small compressed charge of black powder. On the upper side of this charge is a thin disk of white powder. The main filling consists of ten cylindrical pellets of a yellow compound and one pellet of a white substance wrapped in cellophane. The charge is held between the two dish-shaped pieces. The grenade generates a lachrymatory vapor when ignited and the vapor escapes through the holes in the holder. The containers are unpainted aluminum, and the lid is secured by a piece of adhesive tape colored blue. They are safe to handle when the lids are in place. To disarm the grenade, the igniter may be unscrewed from the holder, taking care not to twist the wire in so doing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The lid is removed and the friction igniter is pulled. The vapor will be emitted through the holes in the holder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Rifle Grenade (S.S. Gewehr Panzergranate 46 mm)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5CQ1v2FkKLkb3givDbvZPhJH8PptwFxjOn3LcSf6A4uXxsGNfzotFNX-tDDrAzkSN7gmW0NSjBNT219oBj2PK5qv0Fk165DbaJbMagwD4r1fiGhdEUflU667jK0UfX0VHvBzGPzHLqtT/s2048/GER-46mmHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5CQ1v2FkKLkb3givDbvZPhJH8PptwFxjOn3LcSf6A4uXxsGNfzotFNX-tDDrAzkSN7gmW0NSjBNT219oBj2PK5qv0Fk165DbaJbMagwD4r1fiGhdEUflU667jK0UfX0VHvBzGPzHLqtT/s320/GER-46mmHollowChargeRG-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 7.7 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter of Head: 1.8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Stem: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of Stem: 1.2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade has an unpainted, phosphate, streamline body and is closed by a conical, unpainted steel impact cap. The stem has the normal pre-rifling to fit the rifled discharge cup. The base plug is conical and provided with two screw flats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The propelling cartridge consists of a lacquered steel cartridge case with a diameter of 7.92mm, crimped at the neck and sealed with wax. The cap is colored yellow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 14)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-33541948223941989792020-11-23T17:31:00.000-08:002020-11-23T17:31:44.221-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 12)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Smoke Grenade (Blendkorper 14)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToGph7I2gb82lFC1X6qWY4BgiDM_PqFCYCp-IV0l4jr4EcLxwucgeWRCqk6GSx14Yq-2yFefG0hv18VH5op6_09aLvy6aA7NwXoCqF3o6oxpXp0pMfCA3wfLuzkXYAFr9bUmjhxRV8Yz7/s2048/GER-Blendkorper14-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1772" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToGph7I2gb82lFC1X6qWY4BgiDM_PqFCYCp-IV0l4jr4EcLxwucgeWRCqk6GSx14Yq-2yFefG0hv18VH5op6_09aLvy6aA7NwXoCqF3o6oxpXp0pMfCA3wfLuzkXYAFr9bUmjhxRV8Yz7/s320/GER-Blendkorper14-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 6 inches</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 2 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 13.2 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: (FM) Titanium Tetrachloride</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filling: 10.6 ounces</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is a tear drop shaped glass flask sealed at the upper end by drawing out the flask. The sealed tip is protected by a cardboard sleeve, sealed with a plaster of paris type material.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: The munition is used by throwing against a hard surface which breaks the flask. The titanium tetrachloride then vaporizes, forming an effective smoke cloud if relative humidity is high. The smoke cloud is then at low relative humidity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Employment</u>: The grenade is used to produce a small smoke screen to blind the enemy. It is also used to patch gaps in larger screens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Smoke Grenade (Blendkorper 24)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Zpr_OBSnyFvadPHjAMoJSraE-JgMkatwgtRlp7Rs6cF9pA1Tr2UtrhBvPIEqI8aUXuGoYLnQ2WTH9I-WTDlzLo2h6w61W72_s3PYAfIDk4lWVnbNVsZ1jDYy4razwrjJO8Misv81nVPQ/s2048/GER-Blendkorper24-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Zpr_OBSnyFvadPHjAMoJSraE-JgMkatwgtRlp7Rs6cF9pA1Tr2UtrhBvPIEqI8aUXuGoYLnQ2WTH9I-WTDlzLo2h6w61W72_s3PYAfIDk4lWVnbNVsZ1jDYy4razwrjJO8Misv81nVPQ/s320/GER-Blendkorper24-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 4.8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 2 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 17 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: Titanium Tetrachloride (Outer Flask), Aqueous solution of Calcium Chloride (Inner Flask)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling Weight: 270g (Outer Flask), 36g (Inner Flask)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The grenade consists of an outer glass bulb of molded construction and an inner glass tube which seats and is sealed on the neck of the outer flask. There is a white plastic washer at the junction. The grenade is sealed by a sulphur and cement plug. The solution of calcium chloride is supplied in the inner tube to provide water necessary for the reaction so that the grenade will cause an effective smoke at conditions of low relative humidity. The calcium chloride has probably been added to lower the freezing point of the water, thus the grenade is practical in a cold, dry climate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The grenade is thrown and upon impact with a hard object it breaks causing a smoke.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Employment</u>: It is for use to blind the enemy and also to repair gaps in larger screens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Smoke Hand Grenade (Egg Type)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEn8SJuz423Ito6pPV12aLeE-ByQvl8UQnjhNhBHyTms8zb2-XXWErV377mkMa07dL5bNzGkp5xSU9d69jIm6YDL9zoiGzDs151Og8_v1F8ss95uN2M4Gyg7XhEWBXcMhj0MvW5GG1dQr/s2048/GER-EggTypeSmoke-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1205" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEn8SJuz423Ito6pPV12aLeE-ByQvl8UQnjhNhBHyTms8zb2-XXWErV377mkMa07dL5bNzGkp5xSU9d69jIm6YDL9zoiGzDs151Og8_v1F8ss95uN2M4Gyg7XhEWBXcMhj0MvW5GG1dQr/s320/GER-EggTypeSmoke-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 5.3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Diameter: 1.96 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Body Length: 4.1 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Body Diameter: 1.7 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The grenade body is of thin metal and is of an elongated egg shape. At the bottom, a small metal loop is welded or riveted on, and at the top there is a threaded hole to take the igniter. Near the top are three holes in the body for smoke emission.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The igniter used with this grenade is a standard pull type ZDSCHN ANZ 29. This igniter has a brass body and a steel ring at the top. The igniter screws into the top of the grenade and functions when the ring is pulled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The grenade is identified by three white bands stencilled around the body and the letters "NB Eihgr. 42." A label near the bottom of the grenade warns that the fumes can be fatal in an enclosed space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 13)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-31081207988041084572020-11-09T17:03:00.000-08:002020-11-09T17:03:28.448-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 11)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>AntiTank Grenade (Panzerwurfmine)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9EuCXt5W-8owqZ5isHs9hhHDB6jCizp46P6li-vv3PqV80KPbmU9noYfRj8gzRrsFGiA8vtsa32T24MBVCCYWJvX3gba8oOUKeStG2dnSNxjURlJxsfC4LMMYeiHEB_op1NbGK1wSH98/s2655/GER-Panzerwurfmine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2655" data-original-width="1184" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9EuCXt5W-8owqZ5isHs9hhHDB6jCizp46P6li-vv3PqV80KPbmU9noYfRj8gzRrsFGiA8vtsa32T24MBVCCYWJvX3gba8oOUKeStG2dnSNxjURlJxsfC4LMMYeiHEB_op1NbGK1wSH98/s320/GER-Panzerwurfmine-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 21 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Body: 9 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length of Fins: 11 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of Body: 4 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 1 kilogram</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: Cast TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Grey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The grenade consists of a metal body and a wooden handle to which are attached four canvas fins. The fins are held against the handle, before throwing, by a metal cap at the base of the handle. The body is made in two pieces crimped together and attached to the handle by a metal band.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">The fuze is located at the top of the handle and consists of a striker which is held away from the primer by a creep spring and two steel balls. The two balls fit into a recess in the striker and are held outward by a safety pin fitting between them, thus causing them to bear against the top of the striker housing and prevent the striker from moving down. Attached to the safety pin is a small length of tape which is held in by the metal cap and a semicircular clip attached to one fin and fitting around the handle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">Beneath the primer and in the base of the handle is a detonator and a picric acid gaine. The main filler is cast around a cone in the body to give a hollow-charge effect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: Before throwing, the cap over the end of the handle is pulled off and the fins held against the handle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">When the grenade is thrown, the four fins fly out because of their spring ribs. When the clip attached to one fin is pulled away from the housing, this releases the tape which unwinds and pulls the safety pin out of the striker. During flight, the safety balls move in freeing the striker which compresses the creep spring on impact, setting off the primer, detonator, gaine, and main filling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Smoke Hand Grenade 41 and Prototype Nebelhandgranate 41</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpu0zK0S6XOObC7rM9aEDyEkjMfaKJq0PbXb0hLsG_tamDT49Tc1tHyR0VItDlmUNENBdWcAj-TxDwShOpP2Qg6YNglAzw2XLV8P-HdxPSDcSLgjyHA50iW9LkCsxNMxESkoPM0FemBnW/s2048/GER-Nebelhandgranate41-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1901" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpu0zK0S6XOObC7rM9aEDyEkjMfaKJq0PbXb0hLsG_tamDT49Tc1tHyR0VItDlmUNENBdWcAj-TxDwShOpP2Qg6YNglAzw2XLV8P-HdxPSDcSLgjyHA50iW9LkCsxNMxESkoPM0FemBnW/s320/GER-Nebelhandgranate41-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 4.7 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 2.3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 21 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: (HC) Berger type mixture. Zinc and Hexachlorethane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: (N4 Ignition Tube) 4.5 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Olive Drab</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Prototype: This grenade consists of a body which is the head of the smoke hand grenade 39 into which the B.Z.E. igniter is fitted by means of an adapter made of some synthetic resin. The adapter is threaded externally to screw into the neck of the grenade body and internally to receive the igniter. The closed end of the ignition tube is painted green. Nb. Hgr. 39 is stenciled in white over a broken white band around the body. Is has the eight smoke emission holes of the Model 39.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Model 41: This grenade is of the same construction as the Nebelhandgranate 39 and the Nebelhandgranate 41 prototype. However, the body has been modified so that in order to take the B.Z.E. igniter, an adapter is not necessary. A dished plate with a small central neck in the top replaces the old wide screw neck plate which required the adapter. There are only two smoke emission holes. The letters Nb. Hgr. 41 and a broken line are stenciled in white on the grenade body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The igniter and adapter are removed from the grenade body. The N4 ignition tube is inserted, painted end first, into the central channel of the grenade head. The adapter and igniter are then replaced. The blue painted cap in the igniter is unscrewed and pulled. This functions the igniter. The grenade is then thrown and after the 4.5 second delay has elapsed, smoke is emitted through the emission holes for 2 minutes. Because of the short duration of the smoke, this grenade is used when accuracy in placing a small screen is most important, such as screening machine gun nests and pillboxes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Smoke Hand Grenade 39 (Nebelhandgranate 39)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPq55nOaRfPzupeUSUeDNk39xeyxqbVmNTwdnr7RdjEMVcX7CZvYqIG0xun0DMKXjQD2GEPmzScgvpvdE5pfNs40ir7fI0BIMT-uwgZM77ADbmBBCbQgH4DwcUezspql7ThWElq1Fvmjun/s2048/GER-Nebelhandgranate39-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1629" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPq55nOaRfPzupeUSUeDNk39xeyxqbVmNTwdnr7RdjEMVcX7CZvYqIG0xun0DMKXjQD2GEPmzScgvpvdE5pfNs40ir7fI0BIMT-uwgZM77ADbmBBCbQgH4DwcUezspql7ThWElq1Fvmjun/s320/GER-Nebelhandgranate39-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 14 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 1 pound 14 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filling: (HC) Berger type mixture. Zinc and Hexachlorethane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: (N4 Ignition Tube) 7 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Olive Drab</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Markings: White band 8 inches wide around center of handle and lettering Nb. Hgr. 39 stenciled in white around the body above a broken white band.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade closely resembles the H.E. stick grenade 24 in external form and size. However, instead of the H.E. filling this grenade is filled with a Berger smoke mixture. There are eight holes in the base of the head through which the smoke escapes. The handle has three horizontal corrugations at the screw cap end to assist in differentiation by touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Insert the friction igniter into the handle and then place the open end of the flash cap into the recess in the top of the friction igniter, finally screwing the head onto the handle. Then, by removing the screw cap and pulling the igniter, the delay is ignited and the grenade may be thrown. Smoke is emitted for two minutes. Because of the short duration of the smoke, this grenade is used where accuracy in placing a small screen is most important, such as screening machine gun nests and pillboxes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 12)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-9210046580034923082020-11-02T10:06:00.000-08:002020-11-02T10:06:01.696-08:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 10)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Shaving Stick Grenade</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGnKWW0fVUZRGFn85lry5I6ZWj53YARry85kEiaVqfs3LUXAZJMmp1k5EVe-4clZT8qxnxNzTZDPkMFyUN1Am22tMg9TOrjhAgZlp0qh0eiw8kCy-Jafdk3i9X-O0OwiQDOoVvHNHI4ss/s2048/GER-ShavingStickGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2017" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGnKWW0fVUZRGFn85lry5I6ZWj53YARry85kEiaVqfs3LUXAZJMmp1k5EVe-4clZT8qxnxNzTZDPkMFyUN1Am22tMg9TOrjhAgZlp0qh0eiw8kCy-Jafdk3i9X-O0OwiQDOoVvHNHI4ss/s320/GER-ShavingStickGrenade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: 4 to 5 seconds</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Yellow body, Blue igniter (head)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This is a thin-cased "offensive" grenade with the B.Z.E. friction igniter screwed into the top. The body of this grenade is an aluminum cylinder painted yellow. There are two models of this grenade, one being 3 and 5/8 inches in length and the other 4 inches in length.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: The head of the igniter is unscrewed and pulled, thus drawing the wire through the friction composition and igniting the delay pellet. The grenade is then thrown and after a 4- to 5-second delay, the delay element will initiate the detonator.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Remarks</u>: This grenade may be used as a booby trap by the insertion of a D.Z. 35 pressure igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Magnetic Antitank Grenade, Hoft Hohl Ladun 3kg</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtUsp5MnfhYh-PXcAlbCMbFFDIN68hZTPVazeUwXBJR3V0U4kLi-jFtjm0j5llKZA2U94DQvMlVNiLH9kMHrtCKoQEs87awMVU0YYr2znhi7Nm7hchZeqKZDgzmOgbp6pdFdu1p1pYuI0/s2048/GER-MagneticATGrenade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtUsp5MnfhYh-PXcAlbCMbFFDIN68hZTPVazeUwXBJR3V0U4kLi-jFtjm0j5llKZA2U94DQvMlVNiLH9kMHrtCKoQEs87awMVU0YYr2znhi7Nm7hchZeqKZDgzmOgbp6pdFdu1p1pYuI0/s320/GER-MagneticATGrenade-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 4 and 3/8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 3 and 1/16 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 7 pounds 11 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Filler: 3 pounds 5 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Filler: RDX/TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Delay: 4.5 to 7 seconds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Field Gray</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade is painted field gray and is fitted with magnets which are sufficiently powerful to cause it to adhere to a vertical surface. The main filling is contained in a pressed metal container which is conical in shape with an elongated apex serving the dual purpose of forming a hand grip and accommodating the exploder pellet of PETN/Wax. This latter is housed in a metal tube protruding from the underside of the screw-threaded closing cap. The metal tube is screw-threaded internally to receive the igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Attached to the base of the conical portion by means of six bolts protruding through the container is a plywood framework carrying three horseshoe type magnets. During transit, these magnets are fitted with a keeper which must, of course, be removed before using the charge. A brass chain terminating in a hook is attached to the frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This charge is reported to penetrate as much as 110 mm of armor. The penetration is acquired through the use of the shaped charge formed around the 60 degree angle cone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are two igniters used in this grenade: one having a delay of 4.5 seconds and the other having a delay of 7 seconds. The first igniter has a blue cap and the second has a yellow cap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The friction igniter is pulled and this will ignite the delay element. When the grenade strikes a tank the magnets cause it to cling to the side and at the end of the delay time the igniter will detonate the exploder pellet and the main filling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Hollow Charge Grenade (Sticky Type)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ht-Q0Mv4w6pKdyu_mXyfCTzNpOgx70UibUYOjYX54VR-gHpZXz1rYv-FraePZYfX8kuYcdkk6HLupbhWmkS5gSwaPD7L3uDmj9eWhsVTilrJQBiCoB07Y_u4XhXuMniC6Y7mDZvJplil/s2048/GER-HollowChargeStickNade-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1686" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ht-Q0Mv4w6pKdyu_mXyfCTzNpOgx70UibUYOjYX54VR-gHpZXz1rYv-FraePZYfX8kuYcdkk6HLupbhWmkS5gSwaPD7L3uDmj9eWhsVTilrJQBiCoB07Y_u4XhXuMniC6Y7mDZvJplil/s320/GER-HollowChargeStickNade-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a tapering steel body containing the hollow charge with a flat sticky pad at the nose covered by a press-on lid with a small handle. The base of the grenade is fitted with a tapering fuze adapter terminating in an internally threaded hole for an igniter. This hole is covered by a black plastic plug in transit. It is presumed that the standard egg grenade igniter is used with this grenade employing a 4.5 second delay and used with a No.8 igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: No information is available as to whether this grenade is thrown or placed against the target. It is possible that it may be lobbed for short distances.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 11)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-20211766197371595252020-10-26T18:46:00.000-07:002020-10-26T18:46:06.020-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 9)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Stielhandgranates 24 and 39</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYj1LiNXtN05xb-z9pjtug8nMntnzSazBm4QaJSrE4rdLrunr-pnPd24jWRl_YEZwa4NTg0th2wXaAl3RW1MpgkE48lm4xtswR6jUcQ4WbJ0KP2bcVODvVStM4kZJycSBtCIetQAcYltL/s2934/GER-Model24-39Stick-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2934" data-original-width="1072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYj1LiNXtN05xb-z9pjtug8nMntnzSazBm4QaJSrE4rdLrunr-pnPd24jWRl_YEZwa4NTg0th2wXaAl3RW1MpgkE48lm4xtswR6jUcQ4WbJ0KP2bcVODvVStM4kZJycSBtCIetQAcYltL/s320/GER-Model24-39Stick-w.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Model 24</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 1 ft 2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of body: 2 and 3/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 1/2 pound</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Explosive Filler: 6 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Filler: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Model 39</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 1 ft 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of body: 2 and 3/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 1 pound 6 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Explosive Filler: 7 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Radius: 16 yards</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Olive Drab</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: These grenades are similar in all characteristics except size. These grenades consist of a thin iron or steel casing, or head, containing the explosive filler, which is screwed onto a hollow wooden handle, through the center of which runs a double length of cord. This cord is attached at one end to a lead ball which is part of the igniter, and at the other end to a porcelain ball. The cavity in which the porcelain ball rests is closed by a metal cap that screws on. Inside the cap is a spring-actuated metal disc that prevents movement of the porcelain ball.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">These grenades use igniters B.Z. 24 consisting of a lead tube or sheath connected to a threaded brass fitting by a short steel tube. The steel tube is threaded on both ends and contains the power delay pellet. The lead tube contains the copper capsule which holds the friction composition. The friction wire is cast in the friction composition and contained in the capsule which is coiled at the bottom to provide resistance to pulling and joined to the "pull" loop at its opposite end. When the loop is pulled, it frees itself from the lead tube drawing the wire through the friction composition and the resulting flame ignites the delay pellet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: The metal cap is unscrewed from the handle and the porcelain ball is pulled. This will pull a wire through the delay pellet. The grenade is then thrown and after a 4- to 5-second delay the delay pellet will initiate the detonator.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stielhandgranate 43</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsQWwOCZiXkZWfnmjo7nvrBFFWPOv3ALN4f6fBh0xdVc3Z_0E7PCAw4kbpoGliZ7jUsZeiYQXGu-jT8gFr-8crXTmj3oOsriqhI8kGniINi747tpOyi39RsaPCVoLDcaBSJrjAphWPyP4/s2656/GER-Model43Stick-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2656" data-original-width="1184" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsQWwOCZiXkZWfnmjo7nvrBFFWPOv3ALN4f6fBh0xdVc3Z_0E7PCAw4kbpoGliZ7jUsZeiYQXGu-jT8gFr-8crXTmj3oOsriqhI8kGniINi747tpOyi39RsaPCVoLDcaBSJrjAphWPyP4/s320/GER-Model43Stick-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 1 ft 3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter of body: 2 and 3/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 1/2 pound</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight of Explosive Filler: 6 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Filler: TNT</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This grenade consists of a thin iron or steel casing, or head, containing the explosive filler. This is secured to the wooden stick handle by four deep stabs. The igniter screws into the top of this head and is of the standard pull friction type, had a blue head and a 4- to 5-second delay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This grenade differs from the standard Model 24 stick grenade only in the position of the igniter and method of affixing the explosive head to the stick handle. Usually this type is found with a fragmentation sleeve.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Eierhandgranate 39</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83BCDJwB4sEnj3R-gyX4khTQi_JLjSxeYOTEwNCrucz8zFpgxOuFDKrwOkq6qqrwCrimIY1gnrqajbIJuY9SzzxFZ_3VvJGA_OcGk9ngtADUAWx3hRWnGZLv4x6uX1OjLrLxCmmT590Qm/s2048/GER-EggType39-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83BCDJwB4sEnj3R-gyX4khTQi_JLjSxeYOTEwNCrucz8zFpgxOuFDKrwOkq6qqrwCrimIY1gnrqajbIJuY9SzzxFZ_3VvJGA_OcGk9ngtADUAWx3hRWnGZLv4x6uX1OjLrLxCmmT590Qm/s320/GER-EggType39-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall Length: 3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maximum Diameter: 2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 12 ounces</div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Black body with blue igniter head</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This is a small thin-case offensive type grenade with a high proportion of a low-grade explosive. It is ignited by a friction type igniter and a 4- to 5-second delay pellet. This grenade uses the B.Z.E. friction-type igniter. The short body of this igniter is usually made of brass and contains a friction composition in which a friction wire is cast. The lower end of the friction wire is coiled to provide resistance which serves to ignite the friction composition when the wire is drawn through it. The upper end of the friction wire has a loop to which is fastened one end of a cord. The free end of the cord is attached to a disk which is within the head. The head screws on to the top of the body and a steel tube containing the delay pellet screws into the bottom of the body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The igniter head is unscrewed and pulled, thus drawing the wire through the friction composition and igniting the delay pellet. The grenade is then thrown and after a delay of 4 to 5 seconds the delay pellet will initiate the detonator thus setting off the explosive filler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: There has been found a practice hand grenade of this type containing a spotting charge with the B.Z.E. igniter. The German designation of this is the Eierhandgranate 39 (Ub). A modified egg grenade has also been found with a ring attachment on the base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 10)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-5234693375874485252020-10-05T17:57:00.000-07:002020-10-05T17:57:29.052-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 8)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>S-Mine 35 (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA296tq2H3yQbZND_334-5yo9ciuVTc4cmNIGKtCv6toXZlTubhyphenhyphen89645EvL6bxNTlRntNXobKPXTzrUQTWpR_dxeqDUvpOhmG3DVu8mu-PHNMS4lfzBnE4-sqLJ_74kHCxbtoRNMrGnmq/s2048/GER-SMine35-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1844" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA296tq2H3yQbZND_334-5yo9ciuVTc4cmNIGKtCv6toXZlTubhyphenhyphen89645EvL6bxNTlRntNXobKPXTzrUQTWpR_dxeqDUvpOhmG3DVu8mu-PHNMS4lfzBnE4-sqLJ_74kHCxbtoRNMrGnmq/s320/GER-SMine35-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth (w/o fuze): 5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 9 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT (or Amatol)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 6 and 1/2 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 9 to 13 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Normally brown with greenish tinge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The S-Mine resembles a tin can in size and shape and was originally referred to as the "Fruit Tin" mine by the British. It consists of an outer steel case and an inner canister which contains approximately 350 steel balls. A central steel tube running axially through the mine receives the igniter at its upper end and acts as a flash channel. A 4 and 1/2-second delay fitting is threaded into the bottom of this tube. A gun powder ejection charge is located beneath the inner canister. Three detonator tubes are space radially around the inner canister, 120 degrees apart. A short delay element is fitted into the bottom of each of these detonator tubes. The space between the detonator tubes is filled with explosive, either TNT or amatol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">There were various modifications in the early production models of the S-Mine, including detonator tubes made of compressed paper, minor technical differences, and use of irregular pieces of metal for shrapnel instead of steel balls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: The mine may be operated by pressure or by pull. If it is to be operated by pressure, a standard pressure igniter, type S.Mi.Z. 35 is screwed into the top of the tube. If the mines are to be operated by pull, a Y-connection is screwed into the top of the tube and two standard igniters of the Type Z.Z. 35 or Z.U.Z.Z. 35 are screwed into the branches of the Y. Z.Z. 42 and electrical igniter E.S.Mi.Z. 40 also can be used. In either case, when an igniter s fired, the flame produced ignites the 4 and 1/2-second delay powder of the tube which in turn ignites the powder charge. The powder charge then explodes forcing the mine proper out of the canister and into the air. At the same time the explosion of the powder charge ignites the delay powder tubes. The delay in these tubes is long enough to permit the mine to rise 3 to 5 feet into the air before the detonators in the tubes are ignited. The detonators then explode the charge and the steel balls are dispersed in all directions. The effective range of these balls is between 150 and 200 yards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Employment</u>: When used as a pull-operated mine, it is laid in a cylindrical hole and held in place by four stakes. Trip wires are attached to the igniters and stretched out in opposite directions. The wires are run 4 inches above the ground and pass through eye screws fixed to the top of wooden stakes. The recommended length for the trip wires is 21 yards with the supporting stakes at 7 yard intervals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Remarks</u>: Various anti-lifting devices are employed with the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>"Eismine" 42, Flascheneismine (Fl. Eis. Mi.) (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1Qj6t_wyU_AvYe5Aruayl2Czgg6-s1GEhceeAcnKhrOXZT3ztiRdOskvWWyViAuvH0KQC_luLEsC8ImefKCae_AMuq0pNfAXOB42guiTpEySQmANcuQhbEToHyOU3D0C4vNSSXd6xvJh/s2048/GER-Eismine42-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1Qj6t_wyU_AvYe5Aruayl2Czgg6-s1GEhceeAcnKhrOXZT3ztiRdOskvWWyViAuvH0KQC_luLEsC8ImefKCae_AMuq0pNfAXOB42guiTpEySQmANcuQhbEToHyOU3D0C4vNSSXd6xvJh/s320/GER-Eismine42-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 10.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 4 inches (maximum)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 5 pounds 10 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Gelatin-Donarit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 4 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Glass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: Varies with igniter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Clear</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of a thick glass bottle resembling a quart milk bottle. In some models there is a booster charge of penthrite wax in the neck. There is a wooden plug with a conical recess and a central hole located at the top of the bottle neck. The Fl. Es. Mi. Z. igniter, with detonator crimped on, fits into this hole with the detonator extending down into a hole in the booster. An aluminum cap screws onto the top of the bottle over the igniter, with the igniter striker being just below the cap. When in place the cap is waterproofed with a sealing compound and over this fits a rubber cap to assure complete waterproofing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Sufficient pressure on the igniter causes detonation of the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Employment</u>: The original German theory for the use of these mines was that they should be suspended on 6-foot lengths of wire below the surface in ice-covered rivers. The mines were placed 16 feet apart and at intervals mines were set to be ignited by electric detonation. The explosion of one mine would set up a sympathetic detonation which would explode those in the adjacent area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mines were later used for A/P ground mines, employing the Fl. Es. Mi. Z. igniter and adapted for use with other pressure type igniters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: The mine is set in concrete to serve as an A/P land mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>"Pot" Mine or "Mustard Pot" Mine - Beheles-Schutzen Mine (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveHOYSpOckDyVmK74JYxnYNiRFz1Sll1FoKHkluBvQhN0UObetKL99HMyipzHrIqPuPNKBDJXYIMpU0prqaRB7XUdn01hGLekVWrQnX8Bs0J8M3kxHjU6GvLrGIwsbz5Ym3r-_dENT10R/s2048/GER-MustardPotMine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveHOYSpOckDyVmK74JYxnYNiRFz1Sll1FoKHkluBvQhN0UObetKL99HMyipzHrIqPuPNKBDJXYIMpU0prqaRB7XUdn01hGLekVWrQnX8Bs0J8M3kxHjU6GvLrGIwsbz5Ym3r-_dENT10R/s320/GER-MustardPotMine-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth (w/ igniter): 3.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 12.5 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Powdered picric acid</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 4 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 35 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Mustard brown</div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of a cylindrical body and a crush igniter, screwed into the top of the body by means of an adapter. The body, which is of pressed steel, contains the explosive filling of approximately 4 ounces of powdered picric acid, and carries the top plate which is fixed by means of a rolled, overlapping flange 0.2 inch thick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center, the top plate bears a screw thread into which is screwed an adapter which takes the igniter. The adapters found in different specimens are of different materials, such as brass and plastic in various colors, suggesting local manufacture of not very high standard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: A moderate pressure on the top of the igniter crushes the metal drum and the glass ampoule inside it. The acid pours into the white powder and a flash results from their chemical interaction, setting off the detonator, and in turn, the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: This mine was manufactured for the Germans by the French. There are other variations of this mine which embody minor manufacturing differences.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 9)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-27000065885057665032020-09-28T16:37:00.000-07:002020-09-28T16:37:43.902-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 7)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Schumine 42 (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dE7r0b9GNPh4ZXscHoIBsDgvvUdS5gVvJsNM48o4T6Ar0uKoVpf_NGvThH1rNC1PCTEsyYs3LtO5zrns4npy-w34xPdJiVeQg-eziSwWPUUPqGsjYY0AKeioJesId1S6vhyphenhyphen2PcIgkmxQ/s2522/GER-Schumine42-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="2522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dE7r0b9GNPh4ZXscHoIBsDgvvUdS5gVvJsNM48o4T6Ar0uKoVpf_NGvThH1rNC1PCTEsyYs3LtO5zrns4npy-w34xPdJiVeQg-eziSwWPUUPqGsjYY0AKeioJesId1S6vhyphenhyphen2PcIgkmxQ/s320/GER-Schumine42-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 5.04 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 3.86 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 1.8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 1.1 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 1/2 pound</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Impregnated Plywood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 6 to 11 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Unpainted</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of a wooden box which contains a 1/2 pound demolition block fitted with a Z.Z. 42 igniter and detonator. The box is covered with a hinged lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: Pressure on the box lid pushes the pin out of the igniter, freeing the striker and causing detonation of the igniter cap, detonator and explosive charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Remarks</u>: A modified Schumine with a special large lid and sloping front, designed to employ the Z.Z. 35 igniter, was also encountered. The sloping front engages on an actuating pin pushed through the normal wire hole in the top of the igniter. The modified mine has a hole in the lid so that a cord can be tied to the safety pin and the igniter armed from a safe distance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Behelfsmine W-1 (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQyUumX6C0vB9zwigH7GyoycFjaQZxk-SPnFzhhTAAIsa29hVLetrtWGO19cwK9m6wqbaPPmb7soNepmCH2M0vWgiF5IK-NXapi12N3pnXUUkt8Y3OBLR3mbNbsrBEkwDMKizbjvQxii-/s2048/GER-BehelfsmineW1-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQyUumX6C0vB9zwigH7GyoycFjaQZxk-SPnFzhhTAAIsa29hVLetrtWGO19cwK9m6wqbaPPmb7soNepmCH2M0vWgiF5IK-NXapi12N3pnXUUkt8Y3OBLR3mbNbsrBEkwDMKizbjvQxii-/s320/GER-BehelfsmineW1-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 4.6 inches (w/ igniter)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 1.9 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Picric Acid and granulated TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 4 ounces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 35 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The W-1 is an antipersonnel mine improvised from a French 50mm mortar shell from which the nose fuze and tail fins have been removed. A Buck chemical igniter is fitted by means of a plastic adapter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: When the Buck igniter is crushed by pressure, a chemical reaction is set up which causes the ignition of the detonator and then the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>S-Mine 44 (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdZMQ8GLULh15pL5dx0M5EoUDazQxDuQBSRYEH0KGEMHiTXsYbRF6cWnomcTCNJtV2KcYsB-SMLdOPETw3EirZ9FIX1_Isg6WvZ3-KkItP68h3q4_Sc5F58V6G4iskin9EzPMuo21YuTa/s2048/GER-SMine44-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1185" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdZMQ8GLULh15pL5dx0M5EoUDazQxDuQBSRYEH0KGEMHiTXsYbRF6cWnomcTCNJtV2KcYsB-SMLdOPETw3EirZ9FIX1_Isg6WvZ3-KkItP68h3q4_Sc5F58V6G4iskin9EzPMuo21YuTa/s320/GER-SMine44-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 5 and 1/8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 8.8 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 21 pounds pressure or 14 pounds tension</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Camouflage Yellow</div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The main differences between the S-Mine 44 and the s-Mine 35 are in the use of a push-pull type igniter. (S.Mi.Z.44) and the fact that the mine detonates at a pre-determined height of approximately 36 inches. For recognition purposes, it should be noted that the igniter tube is not located in the center of the mine as it is in the S-Mine 35.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mine consists of an outer steel case containing an inner canister. The canister holds the TNT explosive charge which is surrounded by small shot. In the cover plate there are three screw-covered openings; one for pouring the charge, one for the igniter socket beneath which is the propellant (3 gm of burning gunpowder), and a 4.5-second delay pellet all in a celluloid case, and a third opening for a pull igniter and detonator. The pull igniter is at the base of the center tube and immediately above it is a flash cap for initiating the detonator. The pull igniter contains a spring-loaded striker, the sleeve of which is held beneath the internal shoulders of the igniter case by two balls which are prevented from moving inward by a pin in the base of the igniter. The pin is attached to about 2 feet 10 inches of coiled wire to the base of the outer case.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: After the detonator has been inserted and the igniter fitted and armed by withdrawal of a safety pin, the igniter can be operated either by pressure or pull on the trip wires. Operation of the igniter initiates the 4.5-second delay pellet. After the delay the propellant is fired, throwing the mine upwards. When the coiled wire is fully extended it pulls the pin from the igniter, thus allowing the retaining balls to move inward and release the striker upwards to fire the cap, detonator, and bursting charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Employment</u>: The mine is employed in the same manner as the S-Mine 35 for pressure or tension operation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: This information is taken from a captured German document.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 8)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i> </p>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-72867662255872710372020-09-21T18:46:00.000-07:002020-09-21T18:46:40.328-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 6)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>B-Stabmine (Concealed Stickmine) (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJtfFh4Lv47S13b2nLyE3hhC-Cq0LjdBl3tSPc6RhZvyTTMYwprq8zJ4iKhtwFarF9sjzKP71V9yyiw7mW9-G4c6_MLIrJnAB4ixgcn9Ig9-dmu2djPIkYmSVUBJ5zGecSxTN9ygYDHIn/s2048/GER-Stabmine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1341" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJtfFh4Lv47S13b2nLyE3hhC-Cq0LjdBl3tSPc6RhZvyTTMYwprq8zJ4iKhtwFarF9sjzKP71V9yyiw7mW9-G4c6_MLIrJnAB4ixgcn9Ig9-dmu2djPIkYmSVUBJ5zGecSxTN9ygYDHIn/s320/GER-Stabmine-w.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 10 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 6 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 3 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Wood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 9 to 13 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Camouflage Brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The body of the mine consists of a wooden box containing the explosive charge. The initiating stick is fixed in a wooden block which is wedged into a base raised on supports above the cover of the box. In the base of the wooden block is a metal hook to which is attached a wire, the other end being secured to the eye of the pull igniter Z.Z. 35. The pull igniter is held in a metal clamp in the cover of the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: Movement of the stick pulls the wire and thereby fires the igniter and the charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Employment</u>: Used in tall grass and on beaches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stockmine (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwAkMSFWYm_OT5eeHTxLMZyf3hYptfOeGeIk_ek86SOFB9BtI1GXKjjwuU5f2__LgnLSdPrXVojSpumrdJuRRNHsxlbryan0NT8HDQFitkLVRXsVWVt0V6RD7PP6vRofYeNRitliCYJo3/s2548/GER-Stockmine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2548" data-original-width="1234" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwAkMSFWYm_OT5eeHTxLMZyf3hYptfOeGeIk_ek86SOFB9BtI1GXKjjwuU5f2__LgnLSdPrXVojSpumrdJuRRNHsxlbryan0NT8HDQFitkLVRXsVWVt0V6RD7PP6vRofYeNRitliCYJo3/s320/GER-Stockmine-w.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 22 inches (Approx.) (Including picket)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 2.8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 4.6 pounds (mine only)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Borhpatrone 28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 100 grams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Concrete (Shrapnel-filled) - wooden picket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 6 to 11 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The mine itself consists of a concrete cylinder which is made of weak cement and mortar. This cement holds pieces of shrapnel. Inside the concrete cylinder is the explosive charge. In the mines found in North Africa, this charge was Bohrpatrone 28, an explosive which is designed for use in tropics. However, this cavity may be filled with ordinary commercial cartridges. An igniter, fitted with a detonator, fits into the recess in the top of the mine. The mine is mounted on a wooden picket about 1 foot 4 inches long, driven into the ground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Actuation of the igniter fires the detonator which in turn fires the explosive charge. The firing of the mine causes a belt of shrapnel to be thrown out in all directions and the concrete is reduced to dust. The effective radius is approximately 30 yards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Employment</u>: Stock mines usually are laid in depth on narrow tracks and in ravines and defiles. They can also be laid in staggered rows to form mine belts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Concrete Ball Mine (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOls9XKEfTy_rHUMIa4t1Yu8rPNFukVO0HfyX3mNyLe9X_nL9aA3lstZ-Cd2QO8S3CUQjOyWXEyj2fYuGLKeTo9nt3LpQa5YUVtS1RbEYC0_0il1PN9KBMr92c072HbEqvIk9FCke-_C7/s2048/GER-ConcreteBallMine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOls9XKEfTy_rHUMIa4t1Yu8rPNFukVO0HfyX3mNyLe9X_nL9aA3lstZ-Cd2QO8S3CUQjOyWXEyj2fYuGLKeTo9nt3LpQa5YUVtS1RbEYC0_0il1PN9KBMr92c072HbEqvIk9FCke-_C7/s320/GER-ConcreteBallMine-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 10 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 2.2 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Concrete</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The spherical shaped body of the mine consists of concrete with embedded shrapnel used as an aggregate. A central cavity is provided for insertion of the explosive charge which may be either two 500-gram charges and a 200-gram charge or only one 500-gram charge may be used with the 200-gram charge so that the igniter assembly is countersunk into the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The igniter may be pulled by hand, initiating the safety which in turn, fires the detonator and charge. In such a case, the mine may be rolled down a hill or cliff into enemy troops. It is possible to peg the igniter to a stake below the bomb in such a way that, if an attempt is made to remove the mine, the igniter will be actuated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 7)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i></div></div></div></div></div>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-61749143180972564082020-09-14T18:22:00.002-07:002020-09-14T18:23:48.146-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 5)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Aluminum Mine (A/P or A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9CuH9XZgAQF9btn-AerxA8Vha6pMkLQUsCD09eMyk0Y5QiglsHlXrcKVSRHgat8lF8hRmQIKET3Pu-0wJqnXx6ex6WLPNxbll2CtNUY7EsrE-6Yp189xO_Rr-2Tm1VgwA-4G3dUxR3un/s2048/GER-AluminumMine-w.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9CuH9XZgAQF9btn-AerxA8Vha6pMkLQUsCD09eMyk0Y5QiglsHlXrcKVSRHgat8lF8hRmQIKET3Pu-0wJqnXx6ex6WLPNxbll2CtNUY7EsrE-6Yp189xO_Rr-2Tm1VgwA-4G3dUxR3un/s320/GER-AluminumMine-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 3 and 3/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 14 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Cheddite with Tolite boosters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 7 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Aluminum Alloy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 130 pounds on sides, 390 pounds in center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Tan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The lower portion of the mine is a flattened cylindrical case which contains the explosive. The explosive is covered by a flat aluminum disc. Three igniter wells, located 120 degrees apart are positioned in the explosive. Three D. Z. 35 igniters with No. 8 detonators are screwed into these wells. An aluminum lid is placed over this assembly to act as a pressure plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">1. Pressure of 130 pounds on sides to 390 pounds in center depresses cover and sets off one or more of the three pressure fuzes, either German D.Z. 35 or T.Mi.Z.42.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">2. Fuzes explode detonators, boosters, main charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>L.P.Z. (Light A/T or A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiype6N8371g6gbtC5XbPqDz-u0wp41KUB5sp7Q8rJimmc9bzxI0ZDLU1UWhXK4fq0oKMvQtU4eiEqEB0nYMl2lSxXqTr13V2RG8HPExdrSaIcVsVOYWnh49HNXzk25ggDifArAheKX8KA6/s2048/GER-LPZMine-w.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiype6N8371g6gbtC5XbPqDz-u0wp41KUB5sp7Q8rJimmc9bzxI0ZDLU1UWhXK4fq0oKMvQtU4eiEqEB0nYMl2lSxXqTr13V2RG8HPExdrSaIcVsVOYWnh49HNXzk25ggDifArAheKX8KA6/s320/GER-LPZMine-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 10 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 9 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 5 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Sheet Metal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This is a light antitank mine, convertible to antipersonnel. The explosive charge is contained in two saucer-shaped covers and an outer cover serves as a pressure plate. Five igniters are built into the mine and spaced radially around it. The igniter strikers, which face upwards toward the top of the mine, are held under spring tension and are cocked in position by locking balls. A flame tube or flash chamber leads from each of the igniter caps to a central chamber over the main detonator. The safety screw threads into this chamber and when it is screwed tightly clockwise, the white line marked "SICHER" on screw head is opposite white mark on mine. The beveled end on the screw closes the flash hole leading to the detonator. Three bolts, radially spaced, serve to secure the main charge to the pressure plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Pressure crushes the mine cover, and forces one or more igniter housings downward over their plungers. This action compresses the outer spring, allowing the steel locking balls to be forced outward into upper recesses, releasing the striker. The released striker, driven by the striker spring, explodes the percussion cap. Flame from the cap travels through the flame tube and chamber, and ignites the detonator, booster, and main charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: If the mine is used against personnel, bottom fuze nuts are removed and the mine, resting on threaded end of plungers, is placed on a flat hard surface. Light pressure on the mine cover depresses the entire mine and forces the plungers upward into the igniter housing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Glassmine 43 (f) (A/P)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4uFbL3t7BJuGFjeQluWf-05aY9Og9yjN-UTTzbIhwdUCeDiWiTzL2csTJOruO2stc2IAQD3AIn6ZwKGAuIkxp85eAwSL2Hq7qhWqyGl6MIkjKN0U5DK6xmUbMvXK0JzXnV3DVTRKSANB/s2048/GER-GlassMine43-w.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4uFbL3t7BJuGFjeQluWf-05aY9Og9yjN-UTTzbIhwdUCeDiWiTzL2csTJOruO2stc2IAQD3AIn6ZwKGAuIkxp85eAwSL2Hq7qhWqyGl6MIkjKN0U5DK6xmUbMvXK0JzXnV3DVTRKSANB/s320/GER-GlassMine43-w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 6 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 4 and 1/8 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Sprengkorper 28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 7 ounces (approx.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Glass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 20 to 25 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Clear</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of a glass "dish" which is covered by a thin glass shear plate. The explosive charge is a standard sprengkorper 28 German demolition block. Either the Buck chemical igniter or the "Schuko" igniter may be employed as shown above. A metal safety fork fits into grooves in the pressure plate, providing a bridge to the outer edges of the mine, and supports the safety fork until such time as the mine is laid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A grooved shoulder on the inside of the case, about 2 inches from the bottom, supports the igniter plate. When the Schuko igniter is used the igniter plate consists of a thin sheet metal plate which has a central hole for the igniter. When the Buck chemical igniter is used, however, an igniter plate having the same diameter and igniter hole but of stronger design is employed. Four circular corrugations on the plate not only serve to strengthen it, but also to raise the igniter hole by 3/8 inch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mine is stated to be proof against sea, air, and sea water, and with each mine is supplied sufficient cement putty to ensure this. The putty is used around the circumference of the igniter plate and around the edge of the glass shear plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: When sufficient pressure is applied to the glass pressure plate, the shear plate is broken and crushes the top of the Buck igniter or trips the actuating lever of the Schuko igniter, depending on which is used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 6)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i></div></div></div></div></div>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-82832454190103698542020-08-31T11:40:00.000-07:002020-08-31T11:40:13.026-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 4)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>T. Mi. 29 (T-5) (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8CL0V1FkdZix26gZh35FcCo1eUIjK-5v96-bZm1pOLRxhGMfSLD2yZ6Kh6ZT-2Z9xTMXU6YO-c6B6hAuHyIH3mQxbpBNavF1IUBGgnXneQCXX9xl51LNjIVG64LJuRX1_XNFOTNaPKGv/s2538/GER-T5mine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="2538" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8CL0V1FkdZix26gZh35FcCo1eUIjK-5v96-bZm1pOLRxhGMfSLD2yZ6Kh6ZT-2Z9xTMXU6YO-c6B6hAuHyIH3mQxbpBNavF1IUBGgnXneQCXX9xl51LNjIVG64LJuRX1_XNFOTNaPKGv/w512-h250/GER-T5mine-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 10 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 2.75 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 13.25 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Cast TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 10 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Zinc</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 100 to 275 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Olive Green</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: This is a light anti-tank mine. The zinc casing is in two parts: the top, and the base. The top slides into the base and is secured by eight tabs which pass through slots in the base, and are bent over and soft soldered. The internal surfaces are painted with shellac. The base is dished for strengthening with six rectangular troughs. The top is slightly domed and has three adapters sweated into shallow recesses. The adapters have sockets to take Z.D.Z. 29 igniters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">There are three additional sockets provided fitting anti-lifting igniters. Two of these are in the side of the casing, diametrically opposite to one another and 4 inches to the right of center of each handle; the other is in the center of the base. All of these igniter sockets are sweated into the casing, and in addition, have a locating device in the form of two brass pins, which fit into slots on either side of the hole in the mine casing. Two steel carrying handles are held within loops of brass strip sweated to the casing. The handles are shaped to fit close to the casing when folded.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: Sufficient pressure on one or all of the igniters, fires the igniter, booster, and main charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Topf Mine A (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCiFbQXbEc3LtlJresBPqpIzQ6HdkZyFiaTjNRMHj9qwxLPXZAIbA-uXXtDt97YKi26FLK6NVUra9bAakHXKymdu36PG89UR0YxqbraGbkTXqyqu0taJr6cc5K5KAs-sp9DydU_52QWQj/s2048/GER-TopfMine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="2048" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCiFbQXbEc3LtlJresBPqpIzQ6HdkZyFiaTjNRMHj9qwxLPXZAIbA-uXXtDt97YKi26FLK6NVUra9bAakHXKymdu36PG89UR0YxqbraGbkTXqyqu0taJr6cc5K5KAs-sp9DydU_52QWQj/w512-h271/GER-TopfMine-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 5.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 20 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 12.5 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Plastic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 330 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Black</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The main parts of the Topf are the mine body, the primer plug assembly and the igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Mine Body</i>: The mine body is a hollow cylindrical disk of plastic material filled with H.E. Its top face is formed as a circular pressure plate surrounded by a shear groove. The cylindrical recess in the center of the mine body accommodates the primer plug. The carrying handle is fixed to the mine bottom by two glass screws. Another glass screw in the mine bottom acts as a filler plug.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Primer Plug Assembly</i>: The primer plug assembly consists of a glass screw cap and the cylindrical igniter seating, made of compressed bituminous cardboard material. The top face of the igniter seating bears a deep pocket with an inside screw thread to accommodate the Topf mine igniter. The remaining space between the glass screw cap and the igniter seating is filled with the primer charge. In addition to the pocket for the Topf mine igniter, there is a subsidiary igniter socket leading into the primer charge from the bottom through a hole in the glass screw cap. This subsidiary igniter socket has a standard igniter screw thread, and a thin bakelite detonator pocket to protect it against moisture. A circular ridge, moulded on the side of the glass screw cap nearest to the mine body presses against a rubber washer when the primer plug assembly is fitted into the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Igniter</i>: The igniter is an entirely non-metallic pressure igniter without a safety device, and functions on chemical-mechanical action. It is used, together with a non-metallic detonator, as the main igniter for the Topf mine. The main parts of the igniter are a hollow cylindrical glass igniter body, and a hemispherical pressure head fitting into the igniter body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inside the igniter body there is a circular celluloid disk with two small spherical glass capsules, containing liquid chemicals, fixed on to it by means of an adhesive. The lower part of the igniter body has two male screw threads, the larger one fitting into the igniter seating, while a protective detonator pocket of plastic material is held by the smaller screw thread. A circular shear ridge halfway up on the pressure head rests on the top rim of the igniter body and so holds the head in position with its flat portion slightly projecting into the igniter body, just above the two glass capsules.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Under a load of at least 150 kg (330 pounds) the pressure plate of the Topf mine shears along its shear groove and thus comes to rest on the pressure head of the igniter. This in turn gives way by the severing of its shear ridge and thus smashes the two small chemical glass capsules inside the igniter body. The chemicals therein make contact with each other causing a flash which sets off the detonator, and so the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>R Mine 43 (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlcnDy99RoJPwTYqv0qdR4BBThtNZmek61tc5_KPahxKuxOd3DJ8-9PAX1_qcY7cMVPd5OJhf9NCeCjVzjG5KHDjLwezyKiOthIsEeF4_SAsWJPjjAvR3xVimJt4KLNugAalTFOYO8tBT/s2048/GER-Rmine43-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="2048" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlcnDy99RoJPwTYqv0qdR4BBThtNZmek61tc5_KPahxKuxOd3DJ8-9PAX1_qcY7cMVPd5OJhf9NCeCjVzjG5KHDjLwezyKiOthIsEeF4_SAsWJPjjAvR3xVimJt4KLNugAalTFOYO8tBT/w512-h286/GER-Rmine43-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 31.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 3.75 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 3.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 20.5 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 8.8 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Sheet Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 880 pounds at center; 440 pounds at ends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Light Khaki. "R. Mi. 43" stenciled on lid.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of three main parts: a sheet steel tray, an encased charge of TNT contained in the tray, and a lid which fits over the tray and acts as a pressure plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Tray</i>: The tray is of spot-welded sheet steel construction. Shear wires are threaded through the tray 7/8-inch from the bottom, to support the charge. Reinforcing strips are welded inside the tray at the shear points. Each end of the tray is folded over on top to form slotted pressure plates to actuate Z.Z. 42 igniters fitted to each end of the charge. Reinforcing plates, welded to the sides of the tray in the corners, are bent over as supports to these pressure plates. Swivel clips are provided to protest the igniters. 1 and 1/2 inches from each end are holes through which safety bars are threaded to keep the charge clear of the shear wires in the unarmed condition. These bars are secured by safety pins attached by cord which may be wound around the mine. Spring-loaded shutters are provided to block the holes on withdrawal of safety bars. The shutters are in the form of a spring-loaded angle strip which swings on pivot pins. These shutters can be manipulated from the bottom of the tray through holes 3/8-inch from the end by means of a bar or large nail. One side of the tray is slotted in two places accommodate anti-lifting igniters which may be fitted to sockets provided in the one side of the charge. There is a thin red band painted along the sides of the tray 1/2-inch from the bottom to indicate the correct position of the lid when the mine is armed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Charge</i>: The charge which has a metallic casing is provided with five igniter sockets. Two are for the main igniters, type Z.Z. 42, one at each end; these are not visible from the outside when the mine is laid. The other three are for anti-lifting igniters; one is in the center of the top of the charge; and the other two in one side 5 inches from the ends. Two shear battens fixed to the bottom of the charge insure double shear action. Two channels are also fixed to the bottom of the charge; these fit over the safety bars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Lid</i>: The lid is of spot-welded sheet steel construction. It is fitted with a handle at one end. Holes are positioned ot correspond with the sockets provided for anti-lifting igniters in the charge. Two slots are provided for the shear wires; these may be bent over after the lid is fitted. There are also two slots into which the safety bars slide, and with paint marks are found above these slots to correspond with similar marks on the tray. Mines are transported singly in a wooden packing case with main igniters and safety bars in position. Protecting paper strips cover the igniter holes in the lid. The cords attached to the safety bars are wound round the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: After the mine is laid and the anti-lifting or trip wire igniters are fitted, the two safety bars are withdrawn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mine is fired by one of four ways:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Pressure on the lid sufficient to show one or both of the shear wires.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Functioning of the anti-lifting or trip wire igniters fitted into the sockets provided.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Electrically by remote control</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Reverse of one main igniter, type Z.Z. 42, with its wings below the end pressure plate so that it will function if an attempt is made to lift the charge from the tray. Only one igniter can be reversed to operate in this manner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mine also lends itself to the usual booby trap devices such as a trip wire attached to the handle of the lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 5)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i></div></div></div></div></div>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-47957715634600954242020-08-24T12:25:00.000-07:002020-08-24T12:25:12.230-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 3)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Tellermine 35 (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0wk7blVnILmECAsS_ELNawvO9Ct4ftC0ZW3Z9JLCz87wKP4DzDCUVc3AaHu5kWOcjUuH13n2dalSRsEe_xoahrKmAgUyZWRPYDs5e9rhJ8FX0NapdQUbhrusBxA4AlMFSm0nUHBl6WS-/s2585/GER-Tellermine35-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="2585" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0wk7blVnILmECAsS_ELNawvO9Ct4ftC0ZW3Z9JLCz87wKP4DzDCUVc3AaHu5kWOcjUuH13n2dalSRsEe_xoahrKmAgUyZWRPYDs5e9rhJ8FX0NapdQUbhrusBxA4AlMFSm0nUHBl6WS-/w512-h241/GER-Tellermine35-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 3 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 20 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 12 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 200 to 400 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray or Dark Green (European pattern); Tan (Desert pattern)</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The body of the mine is a circular metal box with a dome-shaped top surface containing 11 pounds of high grade pressed TNT. A "floating" cover is held down by a heavy metal ring attached to the body and is supported in the center by a heavy spring. A compressible rubber ring serves as a cushioned seat for the bottom of the igniter. A threaded washer locks in the detonator and an adjusting collar serves to position the igniter. The igniter is screwed into the mine cover until it bears firmly on the rubber washer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">There are two receptacles in the mine body, one in the side and one in the bottom, threaded to receive secondary firing devices. Either pull friction igniter Z.Z. 35 or ZDSCHN. ANZ. 29 with a detonator is used for the secondary firing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">A rubber strip seals the junction between the cover and the body of the mine against the entry of water and dirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: Pressure of 200 to 400 pounds on the cover depresses the cover and the igniter housing. The igniter housing presses on top of the striker, shearing shear pin which holds the striker in the cocked position. Driven by the striker spring, the striker spring sets off the percussion cap, detonator, booster, and main charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Remarks</u>: The operation of the mine is affected by the position of the adjusting collar in the body. If the collar is screwed beyond its correct position, a greater pressure on the mine cover is required to compress the spring sufficiently to cause the igniter to fire. Conversely, if the collar is screwed in short of its correct position, less pressure is required on the mine cover and the mine is relatively more sensitive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Tellermine 35 (Steel) (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFK5P9HxtMZQV5UlldEI_j0w8veF0eYoR4G2EgEoYoPqitk8ckuOkzGlWp4h_fREUM8pwppGIAb1hyphenhyphen7Fc9dy6Hfg6gZwo3M9p-Tm8t8Bls4NkQQFLaUVuCts-F8Lj4RTobbkCfbUDwb67/s2048/GER-Tellermine35Steel-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="2048" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFK5P9HxtMZQV5UlldEI_j0w8veF0eYoR4G2EgEoYoPqitk8ckuOkzGlWp4h_fREUM8pwppGIAb1hyphenhyphen7Fc9dy6Hfg6gZwo3M9p-Tm8t8Bls4NkQQFLaUVuCts-F8Lj4RTobbkCfbUDwb67/w512-h260/GER-Tellermine35Steel-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 3 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 21 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 12 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 250 to 400 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The Tellermine 35 (Steel) is a modification of the Tellermine 35. The pressure plate is corrugated for extra strength and a booster charge has been added under the detonator and around the secondary igniter wells.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When either the T. Mi. Z. 42 or T. Mi. Z. 43 igniters is employed a screw plug in the top of the mine covers the igniter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Operation of the mine, when fuzed with the T. Mi. Z. 35, is the same as that described for the Tellermine 35.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When either the T. Mi. Z. 42 or T. Mi. Z. 43 is used, sufficient pressure on the pressure plate causes the screw plug to bear on the top of the igniter, breaking the shear wire and causing it to fire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Tellermine 42 (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8T1ByjVXhhEDsW9lcl5JQjASKy_1cAX8ZinffmHgBaDEJkdgOsBLcf2AB-vCGcKV5erdHyAy3rZUiZ6uvZPCDlvO3wjlIyHnwwUOwPAQ8YxzwGT6u4Uswu9Hpb5t2GEXi7lD8nfLk2sB/s2048/GER-Tellermine42-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="2048" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8T1ByjVXhhEDsW9lcl5JQjASKy_1cAX8ZinffmHgBaDEJkdgOsBLcf2AB-vCGcKV5erdHyAy3rZUiZ6uvZPCDlvO3wjlIyHnwwUOwPAQ8YxzwGT6u4Uswu9Hpb5t2GEXi7lD8nfLk2sB/w512-h278/GER-Tellermine42-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12 and 3/4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 20 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 12 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 250 to 400 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The Tellermine 42 is similar to the Tellermine 35 except that the pressure plate is much smaller and does not include the entire top surface. The main igniter, the T. Mi. Z. 42, is placed in the receptacle in the center of the mine. Then the pressure cap is screwed onto the pressure plate and comes to rest on the head of the striker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Pressure of 250 to 400 pounds on the pressure plate forces the pressure cap down, since it is fuzed to the pressure plate, and compresses the heavy spring and detonates the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Tellermine 43 (Pilz or Mushroom) (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuahz1vuuMBrbnDhO0pLBKCt-lvCpojqJdDQLJjHpHh57aCESYOYndGAIyIduovUItgVLfZtl09ttnNjvMWjWXgpageiKubWkLPfDMPYFWkgxjzNJ7eeLjhe-60O_FtefzcaO_DD2-5t93/s2048/GER-Tellermine43-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="2048" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuahz1vuuMBrbnDhO0pLBKCt-lvCpojqJdDQLJjHpHh57aCESYOYndGAIyIduovUItgVLfZtl09ttnNjvMWjWXgpageiKubWkLPfDMPYFWkgxjzNJ7eeLjhe-60O_FtefzcaO_DD2-5t93/w512-h282/GER-Tellermine43-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12.5 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 4 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 18 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 12 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 250 to 400 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This mine is similar to the T. Mi. 42 except that the pressure plate is solid; i.e., there is no threaded hole for the insertion of the igniter and no screw cap. The entire pressure plate will unscrew from the mine and reveal the T. Mi. Z. 42 or T. Mi. Z. 43 igniter. The walls of the mushroom-shaped pressure plate are thin and there is no heavy spring under the pressure plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: Downward pressure on the mushroom will crush the walls and force the head of the striker down, igniting the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 4)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i></div></div></div></div></div>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682237519229598839.post-67791684056569516822020-08-17T19:23:00.000-07:002020-08-17T19:23:05.563-07:00German Explosive Ordnance - German Mines and Grenades (Part 2)<p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">German Explosives</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Wooden Box Mine 42 (Holzmine) (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLvjwTaSERWa58GYCI6PHCWp_U0D1rl6MKbxJ3PDMB17MOMaMiQQAidjYQFv8DzqWO_Vg3wU76P2FqsKmHoRadEZzEdZtxYrd6bdIJF9vpt8lSNQbn05JkeJskO_ULPacPSYUB8-uzT_E/s2048/GER-Holzmine42-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="2048" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLvjwTaSERWa58GYCI6PHCWp_U0D1rl6MKbxJ3PDMB17MOMaMiQQAidjYQFv8DzqWO_Vg3wU76P2FqsKmHoRadEZzEdZtxYrd6bdIJF9vpt8lSNQbn05JkeJskO_ULPacPSYUB8-uzT_E/w512-h319/GER-Holzmine42-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 13 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 12 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 4 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 18 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: Amatol 50/50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 11 and 1/2 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Wood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 200 to 400 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Gray with red band on one end.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of a compartmented wooden box which contains the explosive charge. As shown in the cutaway drawing, a Z.Z. 42 igniter, which rests on a supporting block, projects into the explosive charge. A pressure block, immediately above the igniter, is supported by a shear flange which is secured to the outer wall of the box by wooden dowel pins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Operation</u>: A pressure of 200 pounds of more on the pressure block shears the dowels. Shear flange, forced down, pushes out the pin in the Z.Z. 42. The freed striker, driven by spring, sets off a percussion cap-detonator-booster-main charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Markings</u>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>German</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">V.B.Mi.1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">bestehend sus: 26 Sprengkorpern ohne Bohrung</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">1 Sprengkorper mit Bohrung</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">Verpackt, H. Ma. Bg 28643 E1942'3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">Zugehorige Zundungen in besonderem Packgefass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><u>Translated</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">V.B.Mi.1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">consisting of: 26 1928 pattern 200gm charges without igniter sockets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">1 1928 200gm charge with igniter socket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">Packed H. Ma. Bg 28643 E1942'3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";">Igniter assembly packed separately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Spreng Riegel, 8-kg (A/T)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nunz8WGqcC5YyLr_8805TZNk0rC4W_KqcONAl7vKajhyGPB2yIORHjfgYUqM4KtmjTs-Hv10ZSOgpa8OT4LyGbBVaD9n7h-MPDYvG5zC4VwiMdXDPos7p5-UUJ4IQtzUy8J7r7lgbK1X/s2048/GER-SprengRiegel8kg-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="2048" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nunz8WGqcC5YyLr_8805TZNk0rC4W_KqcONAl7vKajhyGPB2yIORHjfgYUqM4KtmjTs-Hv10ZSOgpa8OT4LyGbBVaD9n7h-MPDYvG5zC4VwiMdXDPos7p5-UUJ4IQtzUy8J7r7lgbK1X/w512-h335/GER-SprengRiegel8kg-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 33 inches</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 3.25 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 17.6 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color: Dull Black</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Steel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: 880 pounds center; 440 pounds end.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: The mine consists of two main components, the tray, and the charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Tray</i>: This is of sheet metal and carries a horizontal rib slightly above the shear wire holes. On its underside is the word UNTEN (bottom). Two shear wires pass through the holes in the sides of the sheet 4 inches from each end. Holes 3/16 inch in diameter are located approximately 1 and 1 and 2/5 inches from each end and can be closed by small shutters on the outside of the tray. At the ends of the tray are flanges, of which one is solid while the other carries a central slot to permit insertion of the stirrup of the Z.Z. 42 actuating pin. On the outside of the tray at each end is a rotatable arrow which can be sent to SICHER (safe) or SCHARF in a counterclockwise direction (viewed from the outside) Rotation of the arrow will rotate the disc in a clockwise direction (viewed form the inside) and lift the arm into a horizontal position, where it is locked by the spring-loaded catch. In this position the Z.Z. 42 igniters bear against the flange of the arm and will function if the charge is depressed. The only method by which the catch can be withdrawn, allowing the arm to be lowered and disarming the mine, is by inserting a pin upwards through a small hole, 1.8 inches in diameter, in the base of the tray about 3/16 inch from its end. This forces upwards the arm of an angle-shaped piece; the other arm of this piece engages in the end of the catch and withdraws it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Charge</i>: This is encased in a metal container which is provided with four igniter sockets - two end sockets for the main Z.Z. 42 igniters, as in the standard R-Mine 43, and two subsidiary sockets, also in the ends of the charge near the top left-hand corner when the charge is viewed end-on. These last two sockets are normally kept closed by screw plugs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The mine will fire under a pressure of 440 pounds at the ends or a pressure of 880 pounds in the center. When these pressures are applied, one of both shear wires are sheared and the charge falls into the tray. As the charge falls, the detent pin is pushed out of one of both of the igniters by the shoulders of the actuating plate thus firing the mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Remarks</u>: Principal differences between the Riegel Mine 8 kg and the Riegel Mine 43 are listed below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. There is no lid, the mine consisting of charge and tray only.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. There is no spring-loaded shutter arrangement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3.The arming device permits the mine to be transported in an unarmed state.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. There are auxiliary igniter sockets at the ends of the charge, but none in the top or sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. The shutters for closing the safety bar holes are on the outside of the tray and are not spring-loaded.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6. There is no reinforcing bar on the charge where it rests on the shear wire, nor is the tray lines inside to insure a neat shearing. Thus, in the specimen found, the shear wires had suffered noticeable sagging without being sheared.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Heavy Anti-Tank</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErjzS2XdrJt3zeHlUV7Ua01Ojcll_tHXxQBe47ZrYA4f3FRzMFMUbjXDcra2fYQIf212Ra5r3YrfQPq1ohdVfbrILi4clpxgSM08fFYHhAWVePDBeUvhuUlOKQANIWRURIiV3E8-IsNdh/s2048/GER-HeavyATmine-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErjzS2XdrJt3zeHlUV7Ua01Ojcll_tHXxQBe47ZrYA4f3FRzMFMUbjXDcra2fYQIf212Ra5r3YrfQPq1ohdVfbrILi4clpxgSM08fFYHhAWVePDBeUvhuUlOKQANIWRURIiV3E8-IsNdh/w512-h355/GER-HeavyATmine-w.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length: 17 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Diameter/Width: 15 and ¾ inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Depth: 10 and 1/2 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total Weight: 300 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive: TNT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Explosive Weight: 37 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Material: Cast Iron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pull or Pressure required: Varied</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Description</u>: This mine is rectangular in shape, and its case and many of its component parts are made of cast iron. It consists of a box, a cover plate, a removable plug, and one or more firing mechanisms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>1. Box</i>: The box is made of cast iron and its dimensions are the same as those given in the description of the mine. Within the box is placed the main charge consisting of 84 blocks of TNT. The charge weighs 37 pounds and is contained in a zinc or galvanized iron box, the lid of which is held in place by either a wire or a webbed strap. Three posts, which are drilled and tapped at the top, project vertically from the floor of the box and support a base plate which in turn supports the main firing mechanism. The base plate is screwed to the supports by studs. Holes are provided in the floor of the box for anchoring it in place by either bolts or stirrups. A centrally located hole is also provided, to take the standard pull igniter Z.Z. 35 for the purpose of connecting an additional explosive charge in the form of a booby trap. Adjacent to the top corners of the box and away from the firing mechanism end, journals are provided in which trunnions formed in the cover plate have bearing. The journals and the trunnions form hinges for the cover plate. The supporting plate is fastened by studs to the posts. A stud is screwed into the plate and supports a helical spring in a vertical position. The spring is formed from square section spring steel approximately 1/8 inch square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>2. Cover Plate</i>: The cover plate fits into and covers the top of the box. When the cover plate is in position, the trunnions are fitted into the journals and a lug formed under the free (swinging) end of the cover plate rests on the helical spring which holds the cover plate level with the top edges of the box. One corner of the cover plate has a rectangular recess into which is fitted the removable plug. The cover plate is provided with top recesses into which road material may be inserted to match the surrounding road surface. The undersurface of the cover plate is deeply grooved or scored to form a grid so that the cover will form shrapnel when the mine explodes. The cover plate is also provided with a pedal housing into which a pedal is inserted. The pedal is found with several short strings or wires attached to its end. The exact purpose of the pedal is not clear, but it is assumed that it is used to extract the safety pins of the firing mechanism by means of the strings or wires. It is stated in the latest information available that a pressure of 100 pounds on the pedal may fire the mine. However, the exact construction is not clear. The pedal may also be fastened to a booby trap, and therefore great care must be taken in removing it from the cover plate. A U-bolt is provided on the top surface of the cover plate for lifting the plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>3. Removable Plug</i>: The removable plug is rectangular in shape and fits into the corner recess of the cover. To its underside is attached an eyed rod which projects through the hole of the cover plate when the plug is in place. On the top side of the plug is attached a U-bolt which is used to lift the plug. The plug provides access to a locking pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>4. Firing Mechanism</i>: The firing mechanism consists of the following:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A: Main Push Igniter - Standard push igniter, type Z.Z. 35 is mounted on the base plate by being screwed into the hole provided for it in this plate. A detonator and booster charge is mounted beneath the plate. The booster charge is 4 inches long and 1 and 3/4 inches in diameter. When pressure is applied to the cover plate, the head of the igniter is depressed downward, and the igniter fires the detonator and booster charge and the main charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">B: Pull Igniter - Standard pull igniter, type Z.Z. 35 is used as a booby trap device for the mine. The igniter is mounted on the base plate and is provided with a second detonator and booster charge mounted below the supporting plate. The projecting head of the pull pin is connected by a cord or wire to an auxiliary firing assembly. A dowel pin is mounted on the base plate. A small helical spring rests on the head of the dowel pin and is held in place by a sleeve which rides over the dowel pin. The closed head of the sleeve is provided with a loop to which the wire is fastened. When the cover plate is in place, the lug presses on the eye loop, thus compressing the spring. To keep the sleeve from rotating, it is provided with a lug which rides in a groove formed in the dowel pin. The locking pin passes through the loop and is locked to the cover plate by a bracket. If the cover plate is lifted, the sleeve is pulled upward, and at the same time the wire pulls and fires the igniter. The igniter fires the detonator and booster, which in turn explodes the main charge. Even if the locking pin is removed, care must be exercised not to lift the cover quickly, as the spring, which is in compression, will force the sleeve upward with sufficient strength to fire the igniter. This firing mechanism constitutes a booby trap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">C: Additional Booby Trap Devices - Pull igniters may be installed to provide booby traps while the mine is disarmed. A wire may be attached to the eye of the rod and to a pull igniter below the cover plate, which will be fired if the removable plug is extracted. It is also stated that pull igniters may also be inserted within the blocks of the charge. It is the practice of the Germans to insert, in each standard block of explosive, a threaded metal sleeve to accommodate a standard pull igniter. Thus any two blocks may be interconnected by an igniter which will fire upon being separated. This also is of the nature of a booby trap. An additional firing device and charge may be connected to the hole in the base of the box, which will fire if the box is lifted. This also is considered a booby trap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Operation</u>: The mine is fired by a downward pressure exerted on the cover plate, which pivots on the trunnions. This pressure compresses the main pressure igniter, which fires the charge. The height of the pressure igniter head may be adjusted so that varying degrees of compression of the helical spring, holding up the cover plate, will fire the mine. Thus, the mine may be set to fire under the weight of a man or reconnaissance vehicles, or it may be set so that it will explode only under heavy tanks. Also, when the mine is provided with booby traps it may be actuated in a number of different ways. The main booby trap is the pull igniter. The mine may also be fired by lifting the removable plug when dismantling the charge, when removing the pedal, or when removing the box from its hole in the road.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Employment</u>: This mine is used for road blocks where action has been static for a period of time. The length of time required to lay the mines prevents their effective use in fast moving warfare.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Next Time: </b>German Mines and Grenades (Part 3)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Source: German Explosive Ordnance Vol. 1: Bombs, Rockets, Grenades, Mines, Fuzes & Igniters</i></div></div></div></div></div>Olivier Poulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134465430378735728noreply@blogger.com0