As such the detachable magazine was often described as a packet, or en-bloc clip,[2] due to the lack of a more proper term at the time.
In support of the designers' view, Congress demanded additional trials be conducted before any funds were to be authorized for the production of the Norwegian rifle.
The additional trials were not only to include only domestically made rifles, but also a new board.
The two rifles were again submitted, the board decided that Blake's design was unfit for military service due to the feed system.
[4] Blake after failed attempts to convince both the Army and the Navy to adopt his design, decided to try selling his rifle on the civilian market.