Accidental death from a black-powder rifle breech plug

Authentic black-powder muzzle-loader weapons and replicas are used today primarily for hunting game such as deer and hogs. The following is a case presentation of accidental death from cerebral trauma caused by a .45-caliber black-powder-rifle breech plug implanting in the victim's brain.

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Published inThe American journal of forensic medicine and pathology Vol. 11; no. 3; p. 241
Main Authors Vila, R I, Martin, J V, Wetli, C V, Freeman, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1990
Subjects
Accidents
Brain Injuries - pathology
Firearms
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Wounds, Gunshot - pathology
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Summary:Authentic black-powder muzzle-loader weapons and replicas are used today primarily for hunting game such as deer and hogs. The following is a case presentation of accidental death from cerebral trauma caused by a .45-caliber black-powder-rifle breech plug implanting in the victim's brain.
ISSN:0195-7910
DOI:10.1097/00000433-199009000-00013