Mr. Liebeler. The Japanese rifle that you said you had completely sporterized, can you tell us approximately how long that weapon would be when it is put together?
Mr. Alba. Prior to sporterizing or after sporterizing?
Mr. Liebeler. Both?
Mr. Alba. I took approximately 4 to 4½ inches off of the barrel, and I think it was left with a 22½-inch barrel, and it had approximately a 28- or a 29-inch barrel to start off with.
Mr. Liebeler. When you fastened the barrel to the stock, can you tell us approximately how long that rifle would be?
Mr. Alba. I can take a guess—I never really measured it, or any of my pieces, for that matter, but I would say approximately 55 inches.
Mr. Liebeler. Can these rifles be readily broken down, taking the stock and removing it from the barrel?
Mr. Alba. Yes, sir.
Mr. Liebeler. How long would the stock be separate from the barrel in this Japanese rifle?
Mr. Alba. From the butt of the stock to the extreme end of the forearm would be approximately 20 inches, I imagine, or about 2 feet.