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British No2 pressure switch

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UBIQUE
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Heres my semi relic No2 pressure switch
this was the first boobtrap switch developed by M.D.1 in 1939
It acivates by pressure of 30-40 lbs ,
Developed as a boobytap device it could also be used to initiate demolition charges
 

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Nice job Spotter, Always interesting to see how these things work, i like it.
Best Weasel.
 
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