Forensic Ballistics Reviewer 2
1. Developed in the early 11th century, flint is released by the trigger mechanism that strikes a steel plate to shower sparks into the pan filled with powder.
A. Matchlock B. Wheellock C. Flintlock D. Percussion Answer: C 2. In the early 16th century, improvement included the wheellock mechanism in which a spinning wheel against a metal plate showered sparks into the pan holding priming powder. A. Matchlock B. Wheellock C. Flintlock D. Percussion Answer: B 3. One of the following is not a characteristics of a muzzle loader gun. A. Spiral grooves in the bore B. Powder and bullet loaded from top of the barrel C. Smooth bore with a round lead ball D. Limited range and accuracy Answer: A 4. A German gunsmith who developed a reliable small caliber automatic pistol in 1866. A. Carl Walther B. Hiram Maxim C. Georg Luger D. Richard Gatling Answer: A 5. He designed the 9 mm cartridge introduced in 1902 for the Luger semi-automatic pistol. A. Carl Walther B. Hiram Maxim C. Georg Luger D. Richard Gatling Answer: C 6. An American born inventor of the Maxim machine gun. A. Carl Walther B. Hiram Maxim C. Georg Luger D. Richard Gatling Answer: B 7. An American inventor of the first successful machine gun, named after him. A. Carl Walther B. Hiram Maxim C. Georg Luger D. Richard Gatling Answer: D 8. He invented the Johnson model 1941 rifle, one of the most innovative rifle during its period. A. Robert Johnson B. Albert Johnson C. Melvin M. Johnson Jr. D. Calvin M. Johnson Answer: C 9. He pioneered the making of the first handheld machine gun. A. Oliver Fischer Winchester B. John T. Thompson C. Daniel "Carbine" Williams D. Daniel B. Wesson. Answer: B 10.He manufactured the Winchester repeating rifle which was a much re-designed descendant of the Volcanic rifle of some years earlier. A. Oliver Fischer Winchester B. Daniel Williams C. John Fischer Winchester D. Daniel B. Wesson Answer: A 11. It is the equal and opposite reaction of the gun against the forward movement of the bullet during the explosions. A. Residual Pressure B. Recoil C. Backfire D. Misfire Answer: B 12. The speed per unit of time of the M16 is 3,300 ft/sec. This refers to: A. Fire power B. Velocity C. Energy D. All of these Answer: B 13. The part of the mechanism of a firearm that withdraws the shell or cartridge from the chamber. A. Extractor B. Ejector C. Striker D. Trigger Answer: B 14. The unstable rotating motion of the bullet is called A. Trajectory B. Yaw C. Velocity D. Gyroscopic action Answer: B 15. The study of the effect of the impact of a projectile on the target. A. Terminal Ballistics B. Internal Ballistics C. External Ballistics D. Forensic Ballistics Answer: A Remember the following: Forensic Ballistics 1. Flintlock - Developed in the early 11th century, flint is released by the trigger mechanism that strikes a steel plate to shower sparks into the pan filled with powder. 2. Wheellock - In the early 16th century, improvement included the wheellock mechanism in which a spinning wheel against a metal plate showered sparks into the pan holding priming powder. 3. Characteristics of a muzzle loader gun a. Powder and bullet loaded from top of the barrel b. Smooth bore with a round lead ball c. Limited range and accuracy 4. Carl Walther - A German gunsmith who developed a reliable small caliber automatic pistol in 1866. 5. Georg Luger - He designed the 9 mm cartridge introduced in 1902 for the Luger semi-automatic pistol. 6. Hiram Maxim - An American born inventor of the Maxim machine gun. 7. Richard Gatling - An American inventor of the first succesful machine gun, named after him. 8. Melvin M. Johnson Jr. - He invented the Johnson model 1941 rifle, one of the most innovative rifle during its period. 9. John T. Thompson - He pioneered the making of the first handheld machine gun. 10.Oliver Fischer Winchester - He manufactured the Winchester repeating rifle which was a much re-designed descendant of the Volcanic rifle of some years earlier. Forensic Ballistics Reviewer 3: Next Page
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