Swimmer pyrotechnic signal device

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1987-12-21

1989-02-21

Nelson, Peter A.

Ammunition and explosives

Pyrotechnics

Flare

102342, 102218, 1022756, F42B 426

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active

048055336

ABSTRACT:
A swimmer distress signal of the smoke or flare type has an ignition system hich can be operated with one hand. A stab primer is activated by a sliding firing pin that is normally locked in position and protected by a metal cover. Upon withdrawal of the signal from a pouch, a lanyard pulls off the cover to expose and unlock the firing pin which has an enlarged head. A hit or force on the firing pin head drives it into the primer to ignite the display.

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