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Examination Challenges

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Colt .357 Magnum

Courtesy of Forensic Technology Inc.

The three types of fired cartridge case and shotshell case comparisons can be complicated by a number of practical challenges.

These challenges may be encountered in examination of the following:  

  • Cartridges
    • Inappropriate interchangeability
  • Cartridge cases
    • Reloading toolmarks
    • Manufacture/assembly factors
  • Firearms
    • Use of adapters
    • Substitution of parts
    • Modifications
    • Manufacturer-related factors

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