_--=PeEll=--_ on: .22 caliber pistol long or short cartridge A .22 Caliber pistol can be made from 1/8 in. nominal diameter extra heavy, steel gas or water pipe and fittings. Lethal range is approximately 33 yards (30 meters). MATERIAL REQUIRED: ================== Steel pipe, extra heavy, 1/8 in. (3 mm) nominal diameter and 6 in. (15 cm) long with threaded ends (nipple) Solid pipe plug, 1/8 in. (3mm) nominal diameter Metal strap, appriximately 1/8 in. X 1/4 in. X 5 in. (3 mm x 6 mm X 125 mm or 12-1/2 sm) Elastic bands Flat head nail - 6D or 8D ( approximately 1/16 in. (1-1/2 mm) diameter 2 Wood screws, #8 Hard wood, 8 in. X 5 in. X 1 in, (20 cm X 12-1/2 cm X 2-1/2 cm) Drill Wood or metal rod, 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter and 8 in. (20 cm) long Saw or knife Procedure: ********** 1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings. a. Make sure that there are No cracks or other flaws in tha pipe or fittings. b. Check inside diameter of pipe using a .22 caliber cartridge, long or short, as a gauge. Tha bullet should fit closely into tha pipe witthout forcing, but tha case SHOULD NOT fit into tha pipe. c. Outside diameter of pipe MUST NOT BE less than 1-1/2 times tha bullet diameter. 2. Drill a 15/64 in. (1/2) diameter hole 9/16 in. (1-1/2 cm) deep in pipe for long cartridgd. (If a short cartridge is used, drill hole 3/8 in. (1 cm) deep). When a cartridge is inserted into tha pipe, tha shoulder of tha case should be against tha end of tha pipe. 3. Screw tha coupling onto tha pipe. Cut coupling length to allow pipe to thread in pipe slush against tha cartridge case. 4. Drill a hole off center of tha pipe plug just large enough for tha nail to fit through. NOTE: Drilled hole MUST BE OFF CENTER in plug. 5. Push nail through pipe plug until head of nail is flush with square end. Cut nail off at other end 1/16 in. (1-1/2 mm) away from plug. Round off end with file. 6. Bend metal strap to "U" shape and drill holes for wood screws. File two small notches at top. 7. Saw ot otherwise shape 1' (2.54 cm) thick hard wood into stock. 8. Drill a 9/16" diamter (1.43 cm) hole through tha stock. Tha center of tha hole should be approximately 1/2" (1.27 cm) from tha top. 9. Slide tha pipe through this hole and attach front coupling. NOTE: If 9/16" drill is not available cut a "V" groove in tha top of tha stock and tape pipe securely in place. 10. Position metal strap on stock so that top will hit tha head of tha nail. Attach to stock with wood screw on each side. 11. String elastic bands from front coupling to notch on each side of tha strap. SAFTY CHECK - TEST FIRE PISTOL BEFORE HAND FIRING ************************************************* 1. Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand behind in case tha pistol ruptures when fired. 2. Mount pistol solidly to a table or other rigid support at least ten feet in front of tha barrier. 3. Attach a cord to tha firing strap on tha pistol. 4. Holding tha other end of tha cord, go behind tha barrier. 5. Pull tha cord so that tha firing strap is held back. 6. Release tha cord to fire tha pistol. (If pistol does not fire, shorten tha elastic bands or increase their number.) IMPORTANT- Fire at least five rounds from behind varruer and then re-inspect tha pistol before you attempt to hand fire it. HOW TO OPERATE PISTOL ********************* 1. To Load ******* a. Remove plug from rear coupling. b. Place cartridge into pipe. c. Replace plug. 2. TO FIRE ******* a. Pull strap back and hold with thumb until ready. b. Release strap. 3. TO REMOVE SHELL CASE ******************** a. Remove plug from rear coupling. b. Insert 1/4' diameter steel or wooden rod into front of pistol and push shell case out. ATTENTION: This file is not provided to be used for illegal uses. I have provided this for information use only. (HAHAHAHAHA) _--=PeEll=--_ (tm)