LIMPETS, RIGID, TYPE 6, MKS.

I, IA, II
Catalogue No. D 101.

DESCRIPTION. The device consists of a rectangular brass container, lying across

the centre of a frame, which supports the mountings of six
Magnets. These Magnets are arranged in two rows, one at each side of the brass
container, and each is mounted on a robber bush to give it a little flexibility. One
end 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 it
has 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 Fuses
and 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, IA
IGNITERS, FUZE, FOG SIGNAL, MK. IA
DUMMY
Catalogue 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.
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PACKING AND SPECIAL NOTES. DIMENSIONS. WEIGHT.
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 RAIL CHARGE, POLISH
Catalogue No. N 250.

DESCRIPTION. As French Rail Charge (D.248) but designed for single track
railway.
The charge consists of two i-lb. units each comprised of three separately wrapped
sticks 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 there
is between them one metre of double cordtex, and at each end a one metre single
cordtex tail. Bach of these units is enclosed in a rubberised fabric sleeve, to which
is sewn a webbing strap for fixing to the rail. The whole is packed in a rubberised
fabric bag along with a tin containing two 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, and
are 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 one
fog signal at each end.
The locomotive, no matter from which side it approaches, crushes one of the
fog signals, which in turn initiates the detonator and the charge. The charge normally
removes 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, FRENCH

Catalogue No. D 248.

DESCRIPTION. The charge consists of two f-lb. units each comprised of three
separately 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 double
cordtex lead, and so spaced along it that there is one metre between them, a thirty-two
centimetres double tail at one end and at the other end a double tail, of which one strand
is one metre and the other one metre fifteen centimetres long. Bach of these units
is enclosed in a rubberised fabric sleeve to which is sewn a webbing strap for fixing
to the rail. The whole is packed in a rubberised fabric bag along with a tin containing
two 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, and
ai*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, the
fog signals at the end from which the train will approach.
The locomotive crushes the fog signals, which fire, and in turn initiate the
detonators 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 GUN
Catalogue 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 u s e .

T h e gun is fitted at the rear end with a ring to which the carrying lanyard
can be attached.

In a p p e a r a n c e t h e main difference b e t w e e n t h e Sleeve d u n Mks. I and II, is in

t h e cocking t u b e of t h e Mk. I, which r u n s parallel to t h e .main cylinder of t h e gun
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
If inches throughout the length of the gun. T h e Mk. II has no cocking tube 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 r o m 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 ; e x c e p t for t h e
foremost inch of t h e gun, t h e depth is therefore little more t h a n t h e cylinder d i a m e t e r
of lj inches. As a result, t h e Mk. II is a s l i m m e r weapon t h a n t h e Mk. 1 and m u c h
neater in appearance.

METHOD OF USE. T h e gun is carried up t h e sleeve until required, it is t h e n slid

i n t o t h e h a n d and t h e muzzle pressed against t h e victim, a t
t h e s a m e t i m e o p e r a t i n g t h e (rigger with t h e t h u m b . After use, t h e gun r e t u r n s t o
i t s position up t h e sleeve a n d all evidence such as t h e e m p t y case is retained in t h e gun.

DIMENSIONS. Overall length Hj". Diam. lj". WEIGHT. 36 ozs.

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

GUN, SPIGOT,
IN FIRING
POSITION

SHOT,
PRACTICE,
GUN, SPIGOT
BOMB, SPIGOT, GUN, 3 LBS. H.E., NIK. I
BOMB, DRILL, MK. I, GUN, SPIGOT
SHOT, PRACTICE, GUN, SPIGOT
Catalogue No. B 119.
„ B M9e.
,, B Il9d.

DESCRIPTION. The Service Bomb 8 lbs. H.E. for the Tree Spigot (B.116) is
the live round that is fired at the enemy.
It consists of a head with a thin front that collapses when it strikes a target
placing the explosive in intimate contact with it and a hollow tubular tail that fits
on the Tree Spigot. Before firing, a fuze (B.222) is fitted into the bomb head and the
tail attached to it. It has a silencing arrangement in the tail to eliminate the noise
of 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 consists
of a solid steel bomb head, bored to take a special screwed bomb tail which can be
reloaded. 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 the
chisel 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. Care
should be taken not to damage the front of the bomb which is very thin and liable
to dent. •
The' Practice Shot is fired Jn the same manner as the Service Bomb, but a
cartridge 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" length
Practice, Head 3" diam. x 2f" 5 lbs. 144 ozs.
Tail li" diam. x 10J"
Total length llj"

SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION. Generic Title • Bombs, Spigot, Gun

Explosive Group - VIII
Storage 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 TYPE
Catalogue No. B 116.

DESCRIPTION. The Gun, Spigot, Tree Type. »* a device which projects a bomb
charged 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 has
been 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 Striker
Spring with the striker until it can be held back by a lanyard or Trip Wire. The Spigot
is 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 the
Spigot 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 TYREBURSTERS
Three 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 animal
dropping. 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 the
most s a t i s f a c t o r y
because, in the case of
stones, if the geological
conditions of the place
of operation are studied
c a r e f u l l y t h e a r t i c l e fits
completely into its own
background, and in the
case of animal droppings
the disguise is such that
it will not attract undue
attention because it is
one of many objects
with which the eye is
unconsciously 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 with
the geological colours of the locality in which the tyrebursters are to he used. The
shapes 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 space
occupied 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. The
whole is then painted with a disruptive pattern and coloured to conform with the
geological 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 burster
takes up less space in packing.

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

disruptive patterns.