NEWTON HAND GRENADE

=Type.= Time, 4½ seconds.

=Weight.= One lb. 5 oz.

=Explosive.= Ammonal.

=Safety Device.= Special split tin disc over N.G. percussion cap.

=Body.= Cast-iron, pear-shaped.

=Striker.= Contained in special striker cap.

=Igniter.= Sawed off .303 in. blank cartridge, 1½ in. safety fuse,

detonator.

=To Prepare for Use=:

1. Remove striker cap.

2. Insert igniter.

3. Slip on safety device.

4. Replace striker cap.

[Illustration: NEWTON HAND GRENADE.]

=To Fire=:

1. Hold grenade in right hand, narrow end downwards.

2. Bring striker cap down a sharp blow on brassard

carried on left thigh for that purpose,

or upon some hard surface.

3. Throw grenade at once.

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