TM 31-210
Improvised Munitions Handbook
| Section IV |
No. 1 |
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RECOILLESS LAUNCHER |
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| A dual directional scrap fragment launcher which can be placed to cover the path of advancing troops. | |
| MATERIALS REQUIRED: | |
| Iron water pipe approximately 4 ft. (1 meter) long and 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) in diameter | |
| Black powder 9commercial) or salvaged artillery propellant about 1/2 lb. (200 gms) | |
| Safety or improvised fuse (Section VI, No. 7) or improvised electrical igniter (Section VI, No. 2) | |
| Stones and/or metal scrap chunks approximately 1/2 in (1 cm) in diameter - about 1 lb (400 gms) total | |
| 4 rags for wadding, each about 20 in. by 20 in. (50 cm by 50 cm) | |
| Wire | |
| Paper or rag | |
| NOTE: Be sure that the water pipe has no cracks or flaws | |
| PROCEDURE: | |
| 1. Place propellant and igniter in paper or rag and tie with string so contents cannot fall out. |
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| 2. Insert package propellant and igniter in center of pipe. Pull firing leads out one end of pipe. | |
| 3. Stuff a rag wad into each end of pipe and lightly tamp using a flat end stick. | |
| 4. Insert stones and/or scrap metal into each end of pipe. Be sure the same weight of material is used in each side. | |
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| 5. Insert a rag wad into each end of the pipe and pack tightly as before. | |
| HOW TO USE: | |
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1. Place scrap mine in a tree or pointed in the path of the enemy. Attach igniter lead to the firing circuit. The recoilless launcher is now ready to fire. |
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| 2. if safety or improvised fuse is used instead of the detonator, place the fuse into the packaged propellant through a hole drilled in the center of the pope. Light free end of fuse when ready to fire. Allow for normal delay time. | |
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CAUTION: Scrap will be ejected from both ends of the launcher. |
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