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.
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.