Magnetic pistol

[gordonmull]

Does anyone have a link to something that explains how the magnetic pistol actually works or could someone explain? I know as much as the ships magnetic field caused the pistol to fire but thats about it. :hmm:

I've been pickling my head trying to work it out.:88)

Cheers

[TarJak]

Start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_pistol

then follow the links: http://www.uboataces.com/weapon-torpedo.shtml
http://books.google.com/books?id=7qztw0sO2NgC&pg=PA242&lpg=PA242&dq=mark+6+magnetic+pistol&source=web&ots=_MmObAEOms&sig=wUhm1Ku68Xan1jNfz_3rFbLp8WI&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result#PPA244,M1

Good luck.

[bookworm_020]

I've been pickling my head trying to work it out.:88)

So did a lot of sub crews when the things didn't work!:damn:

[Sailor Steve]

Yep. All they knew was that something was wrong. And that they got told to aim better.:damn: