Mr. Belin. Did it appear that, from what you heard, that from your experience you could have operated your own bolt action rifle as quickly as those shots came?

Mr. Baker. Yes, sir.

Senator Cooper. If you made any judgment, what was the length of time from the time you heard the first report until you heard the third?

Mr. Baker. I would say just about as fast as you could bolt one of those bolt action rifles which wouldn't be—I don't believe it would be over 3 seconds apart.

Mr. Dulles. Over what?

Mr. Baker. Three seconds apart.

Mr. Belin. From each shot?

Mr. Baker. Yes, sir.

Mr. Belin. Three seconds from the first to the second and another 3 seconds from the second to the third?

Mr. Baker. Yes, sir.