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Hand sewn mines, and flamethrowers

Article about: I have read about a "hand sewn" mine. Based on my poor reading/translation skills in Russian, it sounds like some sort of mine, that the soldier simply armed, by pulling a pin, or

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    I have read about a "hand sewn" mine. Based on my poor reading/translation skills in Russian, it sounds like some sort of mine, that the soldier simply armed, by pulling a pin, or cord, then threw in the path of oncoming enemy troops to slow them down. It seems to also be referred to as a "Cavalry mine", as it was intended for use by Cavalry/Mounted troops to sew by throwing behind them as they withdrew.

    Has anyone else ever heard of this?

    Does anyone have a picture, or description of this mine?

    Flamethrowers:

    I am interested in proper GPW era flamethrowers of the Soviet Union.

    does anyone know of any good books, or other sources?

    Spaceba

    Boridin

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    As far as I know there no any owners of the ROKS flamethrowers in the West, exclude the Thomas Salazar- owner of the Ostfront - German and Russian WWII militaria, we'we make the deal with him to the ROKS-2 about 10 years ago, I suspect he still owe this nice and rare item.
    I think this flamethrower was posted here some time ago
    Regards,
    Dimas

    my Skype: warrelics

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    I know this one is not wartime, nor is it mine, but isn't it lovely! For sale the other week in Hungary.

    Cheers, Ade.
    Click to enlarge the picture Click to enlarge the picture Hand sewn mines, and flamethrowers  

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    Quote by RedHorseman25 View Post
    I have read about a "hand sewn" mine.


    A type of Gammon Bomb maybe?

    No. 82 Grenade - Gammon bomb

    The Japanese had a Cloth wrapped Mine, but I don't remember what it was called.

    "Sewn" implies needle and thread. "Sown" would be like sowing seeds, or in your case, Mines. Both are pronounced the same way though.

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    Quote by Seanpmc1 View Post
    "Sewn" implies needle and thread. "Sown" would be like sowing seeds, or in your case, Mines. Both are pronounced the same way though.
    You are absolutely correct, my error!

    Boridin

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    Quote by Adrian Stevenson View Post
    I know this one is not wartime, nor is it mine, but isn't it lovely! For sale the other week in Hungary.

    Cheers, Ade.
    It is gorgeous! Wish I had one!!

    Boridin

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    Very nice RPO 52 flamethrower Ade, I wish to have one like that!
    Regards,
    Dimas

    my Skype: warrelics

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    So here is period one ROKS 2, which I've post a couple of minutes ago
    Soviet ROKS-2 Flamethrower
    Regards,
    Dimas

    my Skype: warrelics

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