The following is an extract of Leslie Frost's training notes written whilst on a course at Dorking in 1943 and describing the operation of the notorious No. 74 "Sticky" Bomb, a grenade remembered with little affection in memoirs elsewhere within this website.

(These pages are just two of many which have survived. Further ones can be published if there is sufficient interest).

And here is a transcription:

No. 74 (Sticky Grenade).

Wt: gross 2 ½ lbs, without casings 2 lbs.
A glass ball containing Nitro Glycerine in a plastic form (consistency of treacle), covered with stockinet, impregnated with a strong form of bird lime or rubber latex, the whole protected by 2 metal hemispheres with a spring hinge, held in position by a clip or metal tape. A hollow neck in the glass ball which takes the Igniter Set, consisting of a percussion cap, 5 second fuze, detonator and primer. A bakelite handle containing the striker mechanism of the same design as the 36.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before detonating see that Safety Pin is secure. See that Mushroom Head on top of striker is securely fastened. See that percussion cap of Igniter Set does NOT project above housing. This usually means that Detonator is tight in container. It is liable to go off prematurely under the force of the striker. Reject it if its cap projects.
Use rubber bands to ensure the Igniter Set fits snugly in Sleeve.
If the Nitro Glycerine comes into contact with the skin it MUST be thoroughly removed or it will cause severe headaches.
Should N.G. exude it must be wiped off and from inside sleeve.
The grenade must be lobbed with a follow-through action. A jerky movement is likely to break the glass neck.
Should the grenade become stuck to a nearby object or person, before being thrown, the safety pin MUST be replaced and the Igniter Set removed..........