Mr. Eisenberg. Could you pull out the clip and explain any markings you find on it?
Mr. Frazier. The only markings are the manufacturer's markings, "SMI," on the base of the clip, and a number, 952. The significance of that number I am not aware of. It could be a part number or a manufacturer's code number.
Mr. Eisenberg. Is there any reason that you can think of why someone might call that a five-shot clip?
Mr. Frazier. No, sir, unless they were unfamiliar with it. There is an area of confusion in that a different type of rifle shooting larger ammunition, such as a .30-06 or a German Mauser rifle, uses five-shot clips, and the five-shot clip is the common style or size of clip, whereas this one actually holds six.
Mr. Eisenberg. Have you had occasion to purchase ammunition for this rifle?
Mr. Frazier. Yes, sir.
Mr. Eisenberg. Does the ammunition come in the clip?
Mr. Frazier. Normally it does not. The ammunition that we have purchased for this rifle comes in 20-shot boxes. It is possible—and I say this as a result of reading advertisements—to buy ammunition for this rifle, and to receive a clip or clips at the same time, but not necessarily part of the same shipment.
Mr. Eisenberg. When you ordered C-250, which is now Commission Exhibit 542, did you receive a clip with that rifle?
Mr. Frazier. No, sir.