Mr. Liebeler. And the wooden piece on top was still on this rifle—which you did see?
Mr. Price. No; I don't believe it was.
Mr. Liebeler. It had been taken off?
Mr. Price. Yes.
Mr. Liebeler. It had been taken off as part of the attempt to sporterize the rifle?
Mr. Price. Yes.
Mr. Liebeler. Had the end of the barrel been cut off?
Mr. Price. I don't know whether it had been cut off or not.
Mr. Liebeler. You say the barrel had a shiny finish?
Mr. Price. Yes; it did at that time.