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Photo 14: Groove impression comparison lead swage on left,<br />
exhibit on right<br />
Photo 15: Land impression comparison lead swage on left,<br />
exhibit on right<br />
spondence observed on three different land impressions. It was<br />
felt that <strong>the</strong> marks on <strong>the</strong> land impressions were insufficient<br />
among <strong>the</strong>mselves to permit a conclusion that <strong>the</strong> bullets were<br />
fired in <strong>the</strong> Raven pistol. While <strong>the</strong> markings on <strong>the</strong> groove<br />
impressions corresponded quite well, subclass characteristics<br />
could not be ruled out. Therefore, it was concluded that <strong>the</strong>re<br />
was a high likelihood that <strong>the</strong> five submitted bullets were fired<br />
in <strong>the</strong> submitted Raven pistol.<br />
Photo 16: Land impression comparison lead swage on left,<br />
exhibit on right (distorted)<br />
Photo 17: Land impression comparison lead swage on left,<br />
exhibit on right (distorted)<br />
Conclusions Conclusions<br />
Conclusions<br />
A case in which an inoperable, rusted and pitted, pistol<br />
was examined in an attempt to determine if it fired recovered<br />
ammunition components was presented. Despite <strong>the</strong> badly<br />
deteriorated condition, <strong>the</strong> pistol could be dismantled and <strong>the</strong><br />
parts adequately cleaned to permit not only <strong>the</strong> comparison<br />
but also <strong>the</strong> positive association <strong>of</strong> fired ammunition components<br />
to <strong>the</strong> firearm.<br />
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