History Of Firearms Identification

On February 14th, 1929, a notorious event known as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place. This event involved the murder of seven members of Chicago's North Side Gang, led by George "Bugs" Moran, by members of Al Capone's South Side Italian gang. The massacre was a result of the ongoing rivalry between the two gangs for control over illegal activities such as bootlegging during the Prohibition era. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre became one of the most infamous and brutal incidents in the history of organized crime in the United States.

Colt is the correct answer because they are the manufacturer who made the .45 caliber revolver named "The Peacemaker."

AFTE stands for Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners. This organization is dedicated to promoting the exchange of information, methods, and research in the field of firearms and toolmarks examination. They provide training, certification, and support to professionals involved in the examination and analysis of firearms and toolmarks in criminal investigations.

The correct answer is Springfield, Mass. The Springfield Armory was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts. This location was chosen because it was strategically located near important transportation routes and had access to skilled labor. The armory played a significant role in American history, producing firearms for the military from its founding in 1777 until its closure in 1968.

The Matchlock and Wheel lock were both introduced in the 15th Century. This was a period of significant advancements in firearm technology, with the Matchlock being one of the earliest forms of portable firearms. The Matchlock utilized a slow-burning match cord to ignite the gunpowder, while the Wheel lock used a small wheel to create sparks for ignition. These innovations revolutionized warfare and hunting, making firearms more reliable and easier to use.

Gunpowder was first formally recognized in the 13th century and is credited to Roger Bacon. However, it is believed that the Chinese had discovered gunpowder earlier and used it in their creation of fireworks.

Eli Whitney's greatest contribution to firearms manufacture was the development of interchangeable parts. This innovation revolutionized the manufacturing process by allowing for the mass production of firearms. Prior to Whitney's invention, each firearm had to be individually crafted and fitted, making the process time-consuming and expensive. With interchangeable parts, components could be manufactured separately and then assembled, greatly increasing efficiency and reducing costs. This development had a profound impact on the firearms industry and set the stage for the industrialization of manufacturing in general.

AFTE, which stands for the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners, was organized in the year 1969.

Patrick Ferguson is credited with the creation of the breechloading firearm.

In 1822 the patent was awarded to Shaw for the percussion lock priming system. In this system a cup, contained the fulminate compound, is placed over a nipple on the firearm. Upon ignition the flame shoots down the nipple and ignited the powder charge and fires the gun.

Goddard became the Director of the Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory upon its inception at Northwestern University School of Law.

Gravelle's contribution to Firearms Identification and Examination was the use of a comparison microscope for the comparison of fired evidence. This technique allowed for a more detailed analysis and comparison of bullet markings and other firearm-related evidence, leading to more accurate identification and examination of firearms.

Thomas Blanchard is credited with creating the laithe which created a more practical way of creating the stocks for long arms in the place of hand carving them. This same technique is applied to many other objects, like table legs, banisters, and other wood workings.

The Flobert was a cartridge consisting of a percussion cap attached to a projectile (no powder charge). The Morse cartridge has a integral anvil made of heavy wire. The 7.62 x 39 is a military caliber cartridge of a much later design.

Oliver Winchester is the correct answer because he was the founder of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, which was known for producing firearms. He played a significant role in the development and popularization of the lever-action rifle, which revolutionized the firearms industry. While the quote provided in the question is not directly attributed to him, it aligns with his expertise and involvement in the firearm manufacturing business.

The Bureau of Forensic Ballistics was established by four men, namely C.E. Waite, Fisher, Goddard, and Gravelle. Therefore, Balthazard is not included in the list of the founders of the bureau.