RIFLE RANGE IN BUDAPEST/HUNGARIAN AND SOVIET GRENADES

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• Publication Date: April 29, 1957
• Content Type: REPORT

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Rifle Brags In Btdapest/Hungerian and Soviet
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Hungarian Any firing range in Budapest. Included are the three types of
targets used on this firing rangf Shaped like a long rectangle, it is about
one thousand meters long from rest to west end Approximately 350 meters wide
from north to south. At its eastern end there is a road wb3ch has a grate and,
guard, and which affords entry to the firing range. To the east of the roan
are several barracks which serve as living quarters for the permanent rangy
detail which has a maastee? sergeant in charge of it. On the west side of the
road, as you go to the east, there is another barracks which also s"vwx as 0
target storage facility. Then there is a lean-to construction with firing
positions. Than comes the various firing courses which include a submachine
gun range, a carbine and rifle range, a pistol range and a hand grenade course.
Inch range is so set up that firing may be conducted at whatever distance the
particular course being fired requires; thus, the carbine and rifle range may
be fired at distances of 50, 100, 150 meths and longer. Across the westeata
end of the firing range is a dirt mound with wooden boards not at its top. Is
front of this embankment, the target pits for the carbine and rifle ranges are
located. There is another dirt embankment on the southern edge of the firing
range.
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Ns would walk up and down behind our firing positions and exhort to shoot
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atraiabt and true and hit Tito-The Doc with the Chain. Note,
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for the
olitical officers
p
is we eyes
to refer to them in disparaging terms, as for example, naming targets after
then in a derogatory manner. This apparently was to build up hatred for the
individual in disfavor.]
When firing the rifle, three firing positions, prone,, kneeling, and
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standing. All firing was done by commands. Our commando were,
step up to the
firing position, into the firing position, load, fire re si
al and ob-
struction finis-firs,. In the event of a mis-fire,
to open
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the bo rifle. hold the barrel of the le o n i*a u
and raise our
hand.
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At least three types of targets we used on the firing range. A target witch
is a silhouette of a man is used for pistol and sub-machine gun firing. A
square target which has in its center a bull's-eye surrounded by various rings
is used for pistol, carbine and rifle firing. Another square target which has
the bust silhouette of a man is also used for pistol, carbine and rifle firing.
In 1949, when we underwent our basic training courses, this last type of tar t
was referred to by our political officer as Tito-'Jhe Dog with the Chain [iaj.
qui to pie up the empty rasa ,11.-cases .
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Safety precautions were observed when firing was being conducted in the firing
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range. Da range officer_was in charge of the firing. Ho and the
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political officers usually walked up and down in back of our firing positions,
observing our firing. Red flags were flown from concrete posts. Guards were
used where required.
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Ivory unit that used the firing range was required to bring its own ammunition.
The unit firing was supposed to furnish its own tax t details. Firing was
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conducted only in the daytime wdE= none was done at night.
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two Hungarian fragmentation grenade,, 5'94 -1952
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and one Soviet fragmentation grenade which may be or interest. LS*e on file
Notice 3 - sketches of two Hungarian fragmentation grenades aml one gr3viet
fragmentation grenade.,.]
a. Hungarian fragmentation grenade - Weighing approximately 300.wi gommes
this grenade can be thrown 30-50 meters by an average soldier. Similar
to its German counterpart - the Potato NAaher - only amaai:ler, it haw a
smooth metal body into one end of which is era?ewmd a woolen handle.
The opposite end of the grenade is also threaded to allo5r attachment of
additional grenades. during the Revolution this wan tee ? 25X1
quently done and a o e would be made which, when explrxled
by being pulled into the path of an onrolning tank, would have eutficlent
explosive force to bock off * tread or othervi ze, demage the task so
that it would be immobilized, The body of this grrradx is painted black
with red stripes. The grenade has two types of fuzee, one for immediate
detonation upon impact and the other a time fuze which burns slowly when
ignited and is light silver grey in color. There is a eirtker pin in
the wooden handle of the grensale which igaaites or sets off ills fuze.
This striker pin is inoperative because of a safety pin. When tha
grenade is ready to be used, It is necessary to pull the safety pin.
This action arms the grenade.
b. Hungerian fragmentation grenade - This is a small, old type of grenade
which was used in World War IT. It has a smooth metal body which is
painted black with red stripes. It too has a safety pin at its base
which must be removed to an the grenade.
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c. Soviet fragmentation Onmsds - Wsighi.ag gpproximatsly 4oo pumas this
gremads has a grooved case Vhich is gray in color. It is supposed to 25X1
be a nee grounds. It has a safet at
its base.
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following , all classified CONFIDENTIAL.
#1 - An overlay chart showing location of the Hungarian Army firing range
in Budapest.
#2 - A detailed sketch of Hungarian Army firing range in Bu apest. Included
are the three types of targets on the firing range.
#3 - Sketches of two Rungtrisn fragmentation grenades and of one Soviet
fragmentation grenade.]
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Rifle Range in Budapest/Hungtriaa and Soviet
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on file Notiee setiid _keLh
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Hungarian Any firing range in Budapest. Includ4 ass the three types of
targets used on this firing range,Shaped like a long rectangle, it is abogt
one thousand meters long fcan east to west and app_rt~dmately 350 meters wide
from north to south. At its eastern end there is a road Which has a gate sad.
guard, and which affords; entry to the firing ran&e^ To the east of the rural
are several barracks which serve as living quarters for the permanent rang.
detail which has a master sergeant in charge of its On the vest side of the
road, as you go to the matt there is another barracks elhich also serves as 0
target storage facility.sn there is a lean-to construction with firing
positions. Then comes the various firing courses which include a submachine
gun range, a carbine and rifle Tangs, a pistol range and a hand grenade course.
rangy is so not up that firing may be conducted at whatever distance the
particular course being fired requires,; thus, the carbine and rifle range may
be fired at distances of 50, 100, 150 meters and longer. Across the wettest
end of the firing range is a dirt mound with wooden boards not at its top. In
front of this embankment, the target pits for the carbine and rifle ranges are
located. There is another dirt embankment on the southern edges of the fi$ng
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range.
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is a silhouette of a man is used for pistol and sub-machine gun firing. A
sepnlta target which has in its center a bull.?s-eye surrounded by various rings
is used for pistol, carbine and rifle firing. Another square target which has
the bust silhouette of a man is also used for pistol, carbine and rifle firing.
In 1949, when we underwent our basic training courses, this last type of tar t
was referred to by our political officer as Tito-The Dog with the Chain 5i c5.
He would walk up and down behind our firing positions and exhort [ to shoot 25X1
atraiaUt and true and hit Tito-The Dog with the Chain. Note: 25X1
When firing the rifle, three firing positions. prone, kneeling, and 25X1
standing. All firing was by commands. Our commands were. step up to the ^
firing position, into the firing position, load, fi ready, si al and ob-
structionmis-fire]. In the event of a min-fire, re open 25X1 91 the bolt of our rifle, hold the barrel of the rifle pointing up and raise our
In the eyes of the s was coon practice for the political officers
to refer to them in disparaging terms, as for example, naming targets after
them in a derogatory manner. This apparently was to build up hatred for the
individual in disfavor. _.7
Safety precautions were observed when firing was being conducted In the firing
range. E:::::% range officer who was in charge of the firing. He and the
political officers usually walked up and down in back of our firing positions,
observing our firing. Red flags were flown from concrete posts. Guards were
used where required.
Ivory unit that used the firing range was required to bring its own ammunition.
The unit firing was supposed to furnish its own target details. Firing was
conducted only in the daytime and none was done at night.
and one Soviet fragaentation grenade which may be of interest. S*e on file I
Notice 3 - sketches of two Hfungarian fragmentation grenades and one Soviet
fragmentation grenade.]
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two Hungarian fragmentation grenades j9~L9-1952] 25X1
a. Hungarian fragmentation grenade - Weighing approximately ;300-400 grams,
this grenade can be thrown 30-50 meters by an average soldier. Similar
to its German counterpart - the Potato Masher - only mmmU l.er, it hat a
smooth metal body into one end of which is screwed a +,roaj!Dn hande.
The opposite end of the nade is also threauded, to alloy attachment of
additional grenades during the Revolution this was fro 25X1
quently done and a chain of grenades would be made which, when exploded
by being pulled Into the path of an ont?oming tank, would have sufficient
explosive force to knock off as tread or otaerwi.ae damage the tank so
that it would be immobilized. The body of this grsna n is painted black
with red stripes. The grenade has two types of fuzes: one for immediate
detonation upon impact and the other a time fuze which burns slowly when
ignited and is light silver grey in color. There is a striker pin in
the wooden handle of the grenade which ignites or sets off the fuze.
This striker pin is inoperative because of a safety pin. When the
grenade is ready to be used, it is necessary to pull the safety pin.
This action arms the grenade.
b. Hungarian fragmentation grenade - This is a small, old type of gr.nsde
which was used in World War II. It has a smooth metal body which is
painted black with red stripes. It too has a safety pin at its base
which must be removed to arm the grenade.
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e. Soviet flagssatatiaa grenade - Weighing a.pp
gienads has a grooved can which is grey in
its base.
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following
#1 - An ovtrlsy chart showing location of the H
in Budapest.
2 - A detailed sketch of Hungarian Army firing
are the three types of targets on the tiri
3 - Sketches of two Huagsriaa fragmentation gr
fragmentation grenade.]
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roximtely 400 gins, this
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