Mr. EISENBERG. Is that 543, 544, and 545?
Mr. FRAZIER. I am sorry--yes, 543, 544, and 545. These three cartridge
cases were placed one at a time on the comparison microscope, and the
surfaces having the breech-face marks or the bolt marks were compared
with those on the test cartridge cases, Exhibit 557. As a result of
comparing the pattern of microscopic markings on the test cartridge
cases and those marks on Exhibits 543, 544, and 545, both of the face
of the bolt and the firing pin, I concluded that these three had been
fired in this particular weapon.
Representative BOGGS. Who manufactured these cartridges?
Mr. FRAZIER. Western Cartridge Co., East Alton, Ill.
Representative BOGGS. They manufacture cartridges and bullets for all
manner of rifles?
Mr. FRAZIER. Yes, they do.
Representative BOGGS. This is not--this rifle is not common in the
United States, is it?
Mr. FRAZIER. It is fairly common now, but at the time it was
manufactured or used primarily it was not. It was imported into this
country as surplus military equipment, and has been advertised quite
widely.
Representative BOGGS. These three cartridge--these three shells that
you had were the same as the live ones that were found there, were they
not?
Mr. FRAZIER. There was one live cartridge found. They are identical.