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[1199]. Other methods of throwing grenades. Many grenades have been designed to be fired from the ordinary rifle. This grenade has a rod which is inserted in the barrel of the rifle. A special charge of powder is used in the cartridge from which the bullet has been withdrawn.
Common slings, catapults, and other devises have been frequently used.
[1200]. Aerial mines. ([Fig. 3].) This form of grenade is very heavy, often weighing 200 pounds and is fired from a trench mortar.
