From the Army FMs.
Those Army FMs are correct. The M1903 and M1 are clip fed, because they have non-detachable magazines. Whereas the M14 and M16 have detachable magazines, and don't need clips.
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From the Army FMs.
My intent was to clarify that many GIs use incorrect terminology all the time despite the nomenclature listed in the manuals.
A clip is that thing that flips up to make killing people easier,correct ?
magazine - the thing that holds the bullets...