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