Sturmpistole

Ammunition

• Multi-Star Signal Cartridge - This was a multi-star signal flare that contained three red and three green stars that could be set for six different color combinations.
• Panzerwurfkörper 42 - This was a HEAT grenade that could be used against enemy armor. It had a range of and could penetrate of RHA. It was similar in layout to the Wurfkorper 361 and used a rifled cartridge case.
• Wurfgranate Patrone 326 - This was a small, breech loaded, fin stabilized, explosive grenade, with a nose fuze that was designed for short range low angle direct fire missions. It was not recommended for use beyond 180 m due to inaccuracy or less than 46 m due to the risk from shell fragments.
• Wurfkorper 361 - The Wurfkorper 361 was formed by screwing a bakelite or wooden stem into an Eierhandgranate 39 which allowed it to be fired from a Leuchtpistole. A brass or aluminum shell casing with propellant was first loaded into the breech of the gun. The stem was then slid down the muzzle until it slipped into the shell casing, the breech was then closed and the gun could be fired. The Wurfkorper 361 was used for high angle indirect fire where its shrapnel would be useful. The Wurfkorper 361 was not recommended for use at less than 46 m due to the risk from shrapnel and its maximum range was limited to around 78 m at 45° because the grenade had a 4.5 second time fuze.

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