previously submitted in this case. The dent contains microscopic marks of the type which could be produced by the side of the barrel, at the muzzle but insufficient marks for identification at the muzzle but insufficient the physical nature of the wood. The microscope to present are different from the type that would be procedure. The blue zipper bag pliers or jack hammer which were in the blue zippo bag previously submitted. No other. marks were found on the board. No gunpowder or gunpowder residues were found on the Q71 board. No wood, paint, aluminum or other foreign material was found on this rifle barrel nor were any significant marks found on the rifle barrel. Pago 2

Summary  
The document details forensic evidence and investigative findings related to a firearms-related case involving items recovered from a zippered bag near 424 South Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Recovered items include a rifle box (Q1), cartridges (Q2–Q12), bullet fragments (Q4), binoculars, maps, newspapers, and personal belongings. Forensic analysis of the Q4 bullet identifies it as a 30-caliber metal-jacketed Remington-Peters cartridge, matching bullets in loaded cartridges Q4 through Q8. Examination of the rifle barrel (Q2) reveals no gunpowder residue or foreign material, though microscopic marks were noted but deemed insufficient for definitive identification. The FBI laboratory conducted comparisons of bullet composition and cartridge cases to known samples, with references to serial numbers, firearm components, and forensic reports. Evidence includes a bullet fragment from the victim’s body (Q4), Federal Reserve Notes, and fingerprint cards linked to Bessie Ruth Brewer.  

Key People  
- Bessie Ruth Brewer (fingerprint card referenced)  
- Inspector N. E. Zachary (Memphis Police Department; recovered items)  
- FBI agents and laboratory personnel (involved in forensic analysis)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (recovery site for items)  
- 424 South Main Street (specific location within Memphis)  
- Washington, D.C. (FBI headquarters and laboratories)  

Key Events  
- Recovery of firearms, cartridges, and personal items from a zippered bag near 424 South Main Street  
- Forensic analysis of bullet composition and firearm markings to determine ammunition origin and type  
- Examination of rifle barrels and cartridge cases for potential weapon involvement  
- Submission of evidence to FBI laboratories for comparison with known samples  
- Identification of a bullet fragment from the victim’s body (Q4)  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Police Department  
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC)  
- Remington-Peters Manufacturing Company (cartridge manufacturer referenced)

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