Chapter 9, Problem 7RQ

Summary Introduction

To understand: If it is probable to study the fired bullet and recognize the make of a weapon.

Introduction: The comparison microscope helps in identification of the recent firearms. The examiner mounts both the test and recovered bullets and compares the caliber and possible make of both the weapon and the bullet. The most common problems associated are the weapon is lost, the bullet has rust or it is distorted, striations are changed which makes is tedious for the examiner to determine and assess the evidences.