CHAPTER 9 Flashcards
This used to determine the similarities and dissimilarities of evidence and test evidence.
Bullet Comparison Microscope
1st to own Bullet Comparison Microscope in 1925. He is also the Father of Modern Ballistics.
Col. Calvin H. Goddard, MD
Two Positions in Comparing Evidence & Test Bullet
- Intermarriage
- Juxtaposition
half of evidence & test bullet is projected:
a. At the same time – Clock positions
b. At the same direction – Left or right
c. At the same magnification – the same size when viewed (small vs small; bigger vs bigger)
d. At the same image – landmarks vs. landmarks
e. At the same level or plane – refers to height or elevation of stage plate
Intermarriage
– the critical side by side examination of evidence and test bullet/shell. Juxtapose means putting two things together to emphasize their contrast between them.
Juxtaposition
Used in preliminary examinations of fired bullets, shells.
Used also in close-up examination of tampered serial nos. of FAs.
Stereoscopic Microscope
invented the first Stereoscopic-Style Microscope with two eyepieces in 1671.
Cherubin d’Oreans (1671
– introduced a “novel” design that led him to become the Forefather of of Modern Stereoscope.
Honorato S. Greenough (1890)
– designed the first successful stereomicroscope. This was introduced in US and was named Cycloptic in 1957.
Francis Herbert Wenham (19th) of London
Similar with the Comparison Microscope. BUT this equipment is capable of comparing two fired bullets and shells with a large screen. William Howard Livens, engineer and British Army, was the inventor.
Comparison Projector 6 (CP-6)
Used in test firing to acquire test shells and bullets for comparison. The same caliber or brand of ammunition should be used and manufactured in the same year.
Bullet Recovery Box
Original Design (Square)
1. Length = 8ft or 96 in
2. 1ft or 12 x12 in on each side
3. ¼ inc thick = side
4. 1/8 in thick = tip
Modern Design (Tube)
A. Length = 92 inches
B. Diameter of body = 18 inches
C. Thickness of iron used = 1/8 inch
D. Frontal ring = 20 inches
Used in determining the width of lands, width of grooves, diameter and twist of fired bullet.
Measuring Projector 6 (MP-6)
Generally, used to know the caliber of FA, bullet and shell.
Caliper