Text copied from FM 23-30 (1944):
The adapter consists of a stabilizer tube and a fin similar to those of the M9A1 grenade. Claws, attached to the stabilizer tube, grip the serrations of the hand grenade Mk.II. The long claw has an arming clip retainer and an arming clip. The adapter with grenade assembled, is fired in a manner similar to the firing of other rifle grenades. |
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For training purposes the practice hand grenade Mk.II may be used with the adapter. The grenade is mounted on the adapter by first setting the grenade safety lever in the arming clip and then engaging the serrations with the claws; the arming clip is pushed to its most forward position and held there by friction. Upon firing, inertia causes the arming clip to remain stationary while the grenade and adapter are propelled forward. The arming clip straightens the bent-over portion of the arming clip retainer and slips from the claw and grenade safety lever, permitting the fuze to become armed. The adapter, less the arming clip, remains attached to the grenade throughout its flight. In using the adapter, the sequence of operations for loading and firing is the same as listed in paragraph 32 with the exception of step 5 and 6, for which the following should be substituted: Place grenade projection adapter with grenade on launcher in the position consistent with the range desired (see range tables, pars. 50b and 51c). Rotate grenade and adapter on launcher so that safety lever and arming clip are down. Grasp the grenade with the left hand and with the right hand withdraw the safety pin. |
