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Prints on Guns

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Has anyone ever identified a developed print from the trigger of a gun?
Les Bush
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Prints on gun trigger

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Hello guest,

I identified a latent print on the trigger of a Ruger 10/22 rifle. It was an index finger developed using Superglue and photographed with a mirror inserted between the trigger and the trigger guard. The resulting photograph was then reversed in order to perform the comparison.
Charles Parker
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Latent On A Trigger

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Dear Guest:

One latent print examiner in our office has developed and identified a latent print on a trigger. I am not sure what type of gun it was, but he will know. I will see if I can get him to respond or tell me. The trigger and tigger guard was removed and photographed. The latent was identified to a suspect.

I know of a second examiner who has developed a latent print on a trigger but I believe it remains unidentified at this time. It is a cute little thing too.
Knuckle Draggin Country Cousin
Cedar Creek, TX
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