The main parts of this A/P mine are: 1. Minenkörper (contains the explosives and the firing pin) 2. Sicherungshaube (to be removed as last step in the arming process) 3. Sperrschraube (holds the spring in its down position) 4. Sprengschraube (“Fuze”)
1, 2 and 3 are together when stored and transported. 4 contains the primer, this replaces the Sperrschraube when the mine is armed. Weight of sprengschraube : 4.3g Filling of sprengschraube : 0.5g Tetryl + 0.2g Pb-azid/Tetrazen
20 mines were packed in a wooden box, together with 20 Sprengschrauben in 2 boxes. |