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HANDBOOK
BY ROBERT WELLS
D J.FLORBS D
P.O.
BOX
14,
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
WARNING NOTICE
The construction or possession of many of these
devices would be in violation of various Federal,
State, and Local laws. Please contact your local B.A.T.F. office for any information you may require, BEFORE attempting the construction of
any of these
These
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
. . .
Expedient Silencer
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...11
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Hand Grenade
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Rocket Launcher
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been written to provide information on the safe construction of improvised weapons and munitions
to military and law enforcement personnel, as well assurvivalists
The
from
hobby shops, supermarkets, or scrounged from junk piles. The book contains little which could be considered new information, because it has drawn heavily on devices and
cal, versatile,
techniques which have been well proved out, and are practiand not too difficult to do.
mind that unless a special license is obtained from the Federal Government all devices presented are illegal to
in
Keep
is presented as reference only or for possible future use, when having the knowledge contained in these pages may well spell the difference between life and death.
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EXPEDIENT SILENCER
Silencers for small arms can be
made from
steel gas or
fittings.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Aluminum
or Plastic container (soda
pop
can,
shampoo
bot-
tle, etc.)
longSee Table 1 for diameter 2 couplingsSee Table 2 for dimensions Cotton clothSee Table 2 for dimensions
Steel pipe nipple, 6 inch
steel pipe
Drill
effective)
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PROCEDURE:
1)
Drill hole in container at
both ends to
fit
outside diame-
2)
Drill
2.75
in.
(Dia.)
D (Norn. Dia.)
in.
oooooooooooo
B
(Dia.)
mt ym
C (Nom.
Dia.)
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Table 1
Coupling
Holes per
(4-Rows)
Total
A
.45 Cal. .38 Cal.
B
1/4
1/4 1/4
C
3/8
1/4 1/4 1/4
D
3/8
1/4 1/4
Row
12 12 12 12
14
3/8
48
3/8 3/8
3/8
1/4
48
48 48
50
mm 7.62 mm
9
.22 Cal.
1/4
1/4 1/8
5/32 1/8*
3)
drilled nipple.
4)
barrel of
weapon
to thread
end
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half.
Top
Half
Container
Bottom Half
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Insert the pipe nipple in the drilled hole at the base of the
half of container. Pack the absorbent cotton inside the container and around the pipe nipple.
bottom
Absorbent Cotton
Coupling
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Cotton
filled
Coupling
a
Coupling
8)
"
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NOTE: A
"A
HOW TO USE:
1)
securely.
2)
wad
muzzle end of
the system.
Table
II.
Weapon
.45 Cal.
Cotton
Wad
Size
mx6
inches
.36 Cal.
mm 7.62 mm
9
.22 Cal.
3)
Load weapon.
4)
Weapon
is
now ready
for use.
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make
use of
An
electric initiator
flashlight or
automobile
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Electric light bulb
and mating socket Cardboard or heavy paper Black powder Adhesive tape
Bulb Base
Filament
Black Powder
Cardboard Tube
Cap or Tape
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PROCEDURE:
METHOD
1)
1
glass of the electric light bulb.
Break the
damage the filament. The initiator will ment is broken. Remove all glass above the base
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2)
Form
a tube 3 to
fit
paper to
adhesive tape.
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Cardboard Tube
Filament
3)
Make
sure
that the tube does not cover that portion of the bulb base that
fits
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4)
If
no socket
is
CAUTION: Do NOT use a hot soldering iron on it may igflite the Black Powder.
the com-
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5)
Fill
the tube with Black Powder and tape the open end of
Black Powder
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METHOD
If
the glass bulb (electric light) is large enough to hold the Black Powder, it can be used as the container.
PROCEDURE:
Bulb
1)
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2)
Fill
the bulb with Black Powder and tape the hole closed.
Black Powder
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MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Black Powder
Used
Round wooden
Drill or knife
stick (small
enough
neck of
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PROCEDURE:
1)
Remove
fired primer
sharpened
nail.
Cartridge Case
2)
If necessary,
drill
open out
primer pocket
fuse.
using a
or knife.
Make
it
large
enough to receive
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3)
it
through
it
becomes exposed
at the
open end.
Knot
this
Flash Hole
Cartridge Case
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4)
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Compress the Black Powder into the cartridge case with the wooden stick and the following improvised loading fix5)
ture.
Wooden
Stick
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CAUTION: The
6)
Fill
explosive
is
sensitive.
full.
7) If available, commercial reloading equipment could be used instead of improvised loading fixture.
CAUTION: These detonators have considerably more power than a military blasting cap and should be handled carefully.
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Pipe
Hand Grenade
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PIPE
HAND GRENADE
a piece of iron pipe.
The
can be plastic or granular military explosive, improvised explosive, or propellent from shotgun or small arms ammunition.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Iron pipe, threaded ends, 1V6" to 3" diameter, 3" to 8" long. Two (2) iron pipe caps.
Explosive or propellent.
Nonelectric blasting cap.
Fuse cord.
Hand
Pliers.
drill.
Fuse
Blasting
Powder
End Cap
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PROCEDURE:
1)
Place blasting cap on one end of fuse cord and crimp with
pliers.
Blasting
Cap
Fuse Cord
NOTE: To
the time
in
it
how
known
30
15
seconds.
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2)
Screw pipe cap to one end of pipe. Place fuse cord with end so that the blasting cap is
Fuse Cord
Blasting
Cap
Pipe
End Cap
NOTE:
If plastic explosive
is
to be used,
fill
pipe
BEFORE
inserting blasting cap. Push a round stick into the center of the explosive to make a hole and then insert the blasting cap.
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3)
little bit at
a time.
settle filler.
Filler
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Pipe Cap
4)
large
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5)
drilled pipe
filler material. Slide the cap over the fuse and screw handtight onto the
pipe.
6)
Pipe grenade
is
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tance of 160 yards (150 meters) or more, using a standard 12 gauge shotgun.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Grenade (Improvised pipe hand grenade may be used) 12 gauge shotgun 12 gauge shotgun cartridges
Two
of 5/8 inch.
approx-
wood
will slide
Two wooden
Tin can (grenade and its safety lever must fit into can) blocks about 2 inch square and VA inch thick One wood screw about 2 inch long 12 gauge wads, tissue paper, or cotton Adhesive tape, string, or wire
Drill
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PROCEDURE:
1)
Punch hole
in center of
Make push-rod
as
shown.
Washer
Washer
Wooden
Screw
Stick
Rubber Disk
NOTE: Gun
ly. It
barrel
is
should
fit tightly.
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3) Drill a hole through the center of one wooden block of such size that the push-rod will fit tightly. Whittle a depression around the hole on one side approximately 1/8 inch and large enough for the grenade to rest in.
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4)
wooden
by wrapping
Tape
Wooden Block
NOTE: Be
lever.
sure that the tape (or wire) does not cover hole in or interfere with the operation of the grenade safety block
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5)
Drill
wooden
block, so that
barrel.
of the gun
6)
bottom of the
tin
can the
same
Nail
Wooden
Block
Hole
in
Can
Nail
7)
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8)
muzzle
passes can open end. Wrap a small piece of tape around the barrel an inch or two from the end. Tightly wrapped string
may be
used instead of tape. Force the can and wooden block forward against the tape so that they are securely held in place. Wrap tape around the barrel behind the can.
Wooden
Block
Tape
Gun Barrel
is securely fastened to the can should become loose and slip down the barrel after launcher is assembled, the grenade will explode after the regular delay time.
CAUTION: Be
gun
barrel. If the
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9) Remove crimp from a 12 gauge shotgun cartridge with pen knife. Open cartridge. Pour shot from shell. Remove wads and plastic liner if present.
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10)
Empty
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3 Cardboard Wads
NOTE:
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HOW TO USE:
METHOD 1 When ordinary grenade is used:
1)
Load
cartridge in gun.
2)
wooden block
3)
Slowly push rod into barrel until it rests against the carand grenade is in can. If the grenade is not in can, remove rod and cut to proper size. Push rod back into barrel.
tridge case
Grenade
With can holding safety lever of grenade fully remove safety pin.
4)
in place, care-
CAUTION: Be sure that the side of the can restrain the grenade safety lever. If the safety lever should be released for any reason, grenade will explode after regular grenade delay
time.
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grenade launcher, rest gun in ground at angle determined by range desired. A 45 degree angle should give about 160 yards.
5)
fire
To
may be
launched in a similar
manner.
Wooden Block
Pipe Grenade
Push-rod
1)
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2)
in
to grenade.
3)
it
case.
4)
Load
cartridge in gun.
5)
1.
Fire
when
its original
length.
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using
An improvised Claymore Mine can be easily constructed common materials. Fused electrically, it is a command-
detonating device designed for employment from ambush or defensive positions. It has a range of 150 to 200 meters, and
is
and thin-skinned
vehicles.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Tin, metal, or cardboard sheet
filler
Tape
Wooden
sticks
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PROCEDURE:
1)
2)
on concave
side of base.
3)
4)
Attach
Attach
electric blasting
5)
proper distance
safety.
in.
/
(tin,
Convex base
metal, cardboard)
-10 in:
L
TT
TT
TT
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Plastic Explosives
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can be
rate
and petroleum jelly should be ground into a very fine powder and then mixed with the petroleum jelly. This explosive can be detonated with commercial, military or improvised blasting caps. Store
in a
PROCEDURE:
Place 9 parts powdered potassium chlorate and 1 part petroleum jelly in a wide bowl or similar container. Mix ingredients with hands (knead) until a uniform paste is
obtained.
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Rocket Launcher
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no need
used.
common household
Rocket launchers are smooth bore, breech loading, single shot, shoulder weapons of the open tube type. Firing electrically or mechanically ignited rockets, these rockets depend on their fins to keep them stable during flight. Rocket launchers can be fired from the shoulder in the standing, kneeling, sitting and prone positions. In existence for over 40 years, earlier models were made of steel, and weighed about 15 pounds unloaded. Current military models are mostly made of plastic or fiberglass and are
of the one-shot disposable type.
The
while
is
still
causing devastating damage. Study, therefore, the information, but consult with the authorities before attempting to
is
provided for
The rockets presented here can be built from components from model rocket companies. Parts are available at most hobby shops, toy stores or directly from the manufacavailable
turers.
These companies
ets.
will
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0.
Box 1988
Phoenix,
AZ 85001
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LAUNCHER TUBE
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION:
1)
to
TUBE: Launcher tube should have a diameter of from 2 4 inches and approximately 4 to 6 feet in length. This tube
steel,
can be made of
board.
If
aluminum,
plastic, fiberglass
or card-
wrapping paper tubes to build your launcher. Some plaatic tubes have also been found not rigid enough, and won't remain straight, when longer than 5 or 6 feet. To test rigidness, hold tube at the center and if it bends, DO NOT USE
IT, as rocket performance will be erratic at best.
2)
launching
device
launching the rocket. These devices are manufactured by model rocket companies. One of the better units on the market
is
Launch
Controller. Manufactured
by
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SAFETY CHECK
Follow the following procedures before attempting shoulder firing:
1)
Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand behind in case the weapon explodes when
fired.
2)
Mount
launcher solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet in front of barrier.
Insert a rocket into the launcher tube
3)
alli-
4)
Take the control device and go behind the barrier. (The control device must be detached from tube.)
Push the
firing
5)
fires.
6)
IMPORTANT:
barrier
Fire at least five rounds from behind the and then re-inspect the launcher before you atfire
it.
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