The Development of Field Expedient Methods for Fabrication of Silencers for Improvised Weapons

Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop practical techniques for the field fabrication of silencers for improvised weapons. Silencers trap propellant gases at the muzzle and release them over an abnormally lengthy time interval thus eliminating a sharp report. Methods of improvising such a system were investigated. Five component systems were tested for sound, penetration, velocity and fabrication feasibility. Results of these tests are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0866349

Entities

People

  • John Schnieder
  • Richard J. Seibel
  • Thomas J. Hennessy

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Containers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fabrication
  • Fittings
  • Improvised Weapons
  • Literature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Packing Materials
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals
  • Weapons

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