=Type.= Time 4½ seconds.
=Weight.= One and one-half lb.
=Explosive.= Ammonal.
=Safety Device=:
1. Safety pin.
2. Striker lever.
=Body.= Serrated oval cast-iron.
=Striker.= Steel rim firing.
=Igniter.= Special, consisting of a separate unit. Special N.g.
cap holder, N.G. rim firing percussion cap, 1¾ in. safety fuse and
detonator.
=To prepare for use=:
1. Unscrew base plug.
2. Examine detonator and striker well for faults.
3. Insert special igniter.
4. Screw on base plug tightly by means of special
key.
[Illustration: GRENADE HAND NO. 5, MARK I (OR MILLS GRENADE).]
=To fire=:
1. Hold grenade in right hand, base plug up, the
fingers holding the striker lever firmly against
the body of the grenade, the ring of the safety pin
towards the left hand.
2. Pull out safety pin with the left hand, keeping
the pressure on the striker lever.
3. Throw the grenade.
=Packing.= Grenades are packed twelve in wood box, with a tin
containing twelve igniters.