LIMPETS, RIGID, TYPE 6, MKS. I, IA, IICatalogue No. D 101.

DESCRIPTION. The device consists of a rectangular brass container, lying acrossthe centre of a frame, which supports the mountings of six

Magnets. These Magnets are arranged in two rows, one at each side of the brasscontainer, and each is mounted on a robber bush to give it a little flexibility. Oneend of the container has a circular opening with a screw cap. Each end has a port,threaded to take an A.C. Delay Action Fuze.

The Mark LA. Limpet is similar in all respects to the Mark I. except that ithas a rubber washer under the filling cap.

The Mark II. Limpet is the Mark LA. modified to take the Fuze, Anti-Disturbance(Water-Armed), Mark I.L.

METHOD OF USE. Remove the Rectifiers, assemble two A.C. Delay Action Fusesand Bursters, and screw one assembly into each port. Fire the

A.C. Delay Action Fuzes in the normal way.

DIMENSIONS. 9j" x 2}" x 1|" WEIGHT. Empty ?J lbs. Full 10 lbs.

SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION. Generic Title - - When tilled—Charges, Demolition,Limpet : 'R"

Kxplosive Group - VII.Storage anil Stowage - 111. (To be stowed away fiom Compasses).

PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES.Per pair on Carrier.

PACKAGE DIMENSIONS. BJ" x Sj" x t WEIGHT PACKED. Empty l»j lbs. Full 20 ll>s.

IGNITERS, FUZE, FOG SIGNAL, MK, IAIGNITERS, FUZE, FOG SIGNAL, MK. IA

DUMMYCatalogue No. B 8. B 8d. (FOG SIGNALS)

DIMENSIONS. 4" x 3j" x ,V including clip which tolds ttat. WEIGHT. U ozs.SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION. (Refers to B.8. only).

Generic Title - - Igniters, Fuze, Fog Signal,Explosive Group - VI.fttnrngo an<l Htowagr O.A.S.U'i

PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES. DIMENSIONS. WEIGHT.l l i ' i i i i r r s iii l v a c u u m t in . 4 | " \ Si" x l i " '*•! o z s .•'iSS l i i i i i l c i s II I T M i n s p e l - c a s e . 3 1 " X 1«" \ I I ' 112 l b s .

RAIL CHARGE, POLISHCatalogue No. N 250.

DESCRIPTION. As French Rail Charge (D.248) but designed for single trackrailway.

The charge consists of two i-lb. units each comprised of three separately wrappedsticks of P.E., the centre one being primed at each end with a one ounce C.E. Primer.These charges are attached to a special cordtex lead, and so spaced along it that thereis between them one metre of double cordtex, and at each end a one metre singlecordtex tail. Bach of these units is enclosed in a rubberised fabric sleeve, to whichis sewn a webbing strap for fixing to the rail. The whole is packed in a rubberisedfabric bag along with a tin containing two fog signals and two No. 8 detonators, theselatter being enclosed in a wooden block.

METHOD OF USE. Detonators are inserted into the two fog signal initiators, andare then taped to each of the single cordtex tails, three or

four inches from the end. The charge is then strapped to the railway line with onefog signal at each end.

The locomotive, no matter from which side it approaches, crushes one of thefog signals, which in turn initiates the detonator and the charge. The charge normallyremoves about one metre of rail.

DIMENSIONS. 7|" x 5" x 4i" WEIGHT. 2 lbs. 9 ozs.

SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION. Generic Title - - Charges, Demolition.Explosive Group - VII.Storage and Stowage III. O.A.S.

PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES.As required.

RAIL CHARGE, FRENCHCatalogue No. D 248.

DESCRIPTION. The charge consists of two f-lb. units each comprised of threeseparately wrapped sticks of P.B., the centre one being primed

at each end with a one ounce C.B. Primer. These charges are attached to a doublecordtex lead, and so spaced along it that there is one metre between them, a thirty-twocentimetres double tail at one end and at the other end a double tail, of which one strandis one metre and the other one metre fifteen centimetres long. Bach of these unitsis enclosed in a rubberised fabric sleeve to which is sewn a webbing strap for fixingto the rail. The whole is packed in a rubberised fabric bag along with a tin containingtwo fog signals and two No. 8 detonators, these latter being enclosed in a wooden block.

METHOD OF USE. Detonators are inserted into the two fog signal initiators, andai*e then taped to each of the long double cordtex tails, three

or four inches from the end. The charge is then strapped to the railway line, thefog signals at the end from which the train will approach.

The locomotive crushes the fog signals, which fire, and in turn initiate thedetonators and charge. The charge normally removes about one metre of rail.

DIMENSIONS. 7f" x 5" x 4J". WEIGHT. 2 lbs. 10 ozs.

SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION. Generic Titlo - - Charges, Demolition.Explosive Group - VII.Storage and Stowage III. O.A.S.

PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES.As required.

SLEEVE GUNCatalogue No. N 254.

DESCRIPTION. Like the Sleeve Gun Mk. I the Mk. II is n short length, silent,

murder weapon, firing 0*82 inch ammunition. It is a single

shot weapon designed for carriage in the sleeve with the trigger near the muzzle to

aid unobtrusive firing when the gun is slid from the sleeve into the band. The gun

is intended for use in contact with the target, but max be used at ranges op to about,

t h r e e y a r d s ; t h e s i l e n c i n g e l e m e n t c a n n o t b e r e m o v e d for r e p l a c e m e n t s i n c e t h e g u n

i s n o t i n t e n d e d for p r o l o n g e d use .

T h e g u n i s f i t t e d a t t h e r e a r e n d w i t h a r i n g t o w h i c h t h e c a r r y i n g l a n y a r d

c a n b e a t t a c h e d .

I n a p p e a r a n c e t h e m a i n d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n t h e S l e e v e d u n M k s . I a n d I I , i s i n

t h e c o c k i n g t u b e o f t h e Mk . I , w h i c h r u n s pa ra l l e l t o t h e . m a i n c y l i n d e r o f t h e g u n

for i t s w h o l e l e n g t h ; t h e d e p t h o f t h e w e a p o n i s t h u s n e a r t o i t s m a x i m u m v a l u e o f

I f i n c h e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e l e n g t h o f t h e g u n . T h e Mk . I I h a s n o c o c k i n g t u b e a n d t h e

o n l y c o n s i d e r a b l e p r o t u b e r a n c e f rom t h e m a i n c y l i n d e r i s t h e t r i g g e r ; excep t for t h e

f o r e m o s t i n c h o f t h e g u n , t h e d e p t h i s t h e r e f o r e l i t t l e m o r e t h a n t h e c y l i n d e r d i a m e t e r

o f l j i n c h e s . A s a r e s u l t , t h e M k . I I i s a s l i m m e r w e a p o n t h a n t h e M k . 1 a n d m u c h

n e a t e r i n a p p e a r a n c e .

M E T H O D OF USE. The gun is carried up the sleeve until required, it is then slid

into t he hand and the muzzle pressed against the victim, at

t h e same t ime operat ing t he (rigger with the t humb . After use, the gun re turns to

i ts position up the sleeve and all evidence such as the empty case is retained in the gun.

DIMENSIONS. Overall length Hj". Diam. l j". WEIGHT. 36 ozs.

BOMB, SPIGOT, GUN, 3 LBS. H.E., NIK. I

GUN, SPIGOT,IN FIRINGPOSITION

SHOT,PRACTICE,GUN, SPIGOT

BOMB, SPIGOT, GUN, 3 LBS. H.E., NIK. IBOMB, DRILL, MK. I, GUN, SPIGOT

SHOT, PRACTICE, GUN, SPIGOTCatalogue No. B 119.

„ B M9e.

,, B Il9d.

DESCRIPTION. The Service Bomb 8 lbs. H.E. for the Tree Spigot (B.116) isthe live round that is fired at the enemy.

It consists of a head with a thin front that collapses when it strikes a targetplacing the explosive in intimate contact with it and a hollow tubular tail that fitson the Tree Spigot. Before firing, a fuze (B.222) is fitted into the bomb head and thetail attached to it. It has a silencing arrangement in the tail to eliminate the noiseof discharge on firing,

The Bomb, Drill, (B119e) is similar to the live one except that it is inert filled,and has a distinguishing "D."

The Practice Shot (B119d) is supplied for firing practice on a range, and consistsof a solid steel bomb head, bored to take a special screwed bomb tail which can bereloaded. It is painted white in order that it can be easily, recognisable.

METHOD OF USE. Remove the lever lid from the bomb tail by catching it on thechisel point of the Tree Spigot. Place the bomb on the cocked

Spigot. It is then quite ready for firing. The tail already carries a cartridge. Careshould be taken not to damage the front of the bomb which is very thin and liableto dent. •

The' Practice Shot is fired Jn the same manner as the Service Bomb, but acartridge and wad must be inserted into the tail tube before each shot.

DIMENSIONS. . WEIGHT.H.E. and Drill 5A" diam. 5 lba. 5| ozs. without the fuze.

1' i" lengthPractice, Head 3" diam. x 2f" 5 lbs. 144 ozs.

Tail li" diam. x 10J"Total length l l j"

SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION. Generic Title • Bombs, Spigot, GunExplosive Group - VIIIStorage and Stowage • II. O.A.S.

PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES.Normally packed three in C.207 container with remainder of Tree Spigot equipment.Otherwise heads and tails packed separately in special transit case.

PACKAGE DIMENSIONS. Heads only 21" x 13i" x 11'Tail only - - 36i" x 134" x 16J"C.207 • • V $i"

GUN, SPIGOT, TREE TYPECatalogue No. B 116.

DESCRIPTION. The Gun, Spigot, Tree Type. »* a device which projects a bombcharged with 3 lbs. of 808 explosive. It can be screwed into

wood or brickwork and is aimed with a. special sight.

METHOD OF USE. The Gun is screwed into a tree after all the loose bark hasbeen removed. Two handles are provided to assist in doing

this and a chisel edge at the end of one of the handles helps to remove the bark.The Spigot is then cocked by removing the Spigot Piece and compressing the StrikerSpring with the striker until it can be held back by a lanyard or Trip Wire. The Spigotis ultimately fired by withdrawing the lanyard or trip wire. For delay firing, a Fuze,Time, Tree, Spigot can be inserted open end first into the Spigot end. After theSpigot end is replaced the bomb is placed on the Spigot which is then ready for firing.

DIMENSIONS. Length 14". Width 11". Depth 8i". WEIGHT. 3 lbs.

PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES.Normally packed one in C.207 with remainder of equipment.They can he supplied separately for training or other purpose*.

SECTION J.

CAMOUFLAGE OF TYREBURSTERSThree methods of Camouflage of Tyrobursters have been used; 1. Complete

concealment of the device in a shell representing a stone, a lump of mud, or animaldropping. 2. Concealment of the Tyreburster in a cloth bag representing a stone.8. Disruption in colour of the Tyreburster taped and painted.

COMPLETE CON-CEALMENT, No. I.

This type of camou-flage is obviously themost sa t i s fac to r ybecause, in the case ofstones, if the geologicalconditions of the placeof operation are studiedca re fu l ly t h e a r t i c l e f i tsc o m p l e t e l y i n t o i t s o w nb a c k g r o u n d , a n d i n t h ecase of animal droppingsthe disguise is such thatit will not attract undueattention because it isone of many objectswith which the eye isunconsciously familiar.

'Fvrrlmrwter, left to right, Flintglone, Sandstone, Dry mud.

CONCEALMENT IN CLOTH BAGS, No. 2.The illustrations below show the method of ooncealing tyrebursterg in bags. The

bags are made of rubberised canvas and are painted to resemble stones to tone withthe geological colours of the locality in which the tyrebursters are to he used. Theshapes of the bags differ in order to achieve a variety of outlines.

This is a "quick camouflage" method, ;md is a handy one because the spaceoccupied by the actual camouflage material is very small.

TAPED TYREBURSTERS.The metal tyreburster is completely covered with adhesive tape, a flap is left at

the bottom so that the lead plus can be removed and (he detonator replaced. Thewhole is then painted with a disruptive pattern and coloured to conform with thegeological type of the district. No paint can come into contact with the working parts,and apart from being a further precaution against damp, this type of painted burstertakes up less space in packing.

Tyrebnrster semi-camouflaged i.e. covered with adhesive tape and painteddisruptive patterns.