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The Selected Bibliography is a list of the writings that have been used in the assemblage of the training program and is not a complete record of all the works and sources consulted. It is a compilation of the substance and range of readings and extensive experience of the subject matter experts.

1. Biasotti, A. 1981. Rifling methods – A review and assessment of the individual characteristics produced. AFTE J 13 (3): 34-61.
2. Bird, J. Feb. 1996. How handguns are made. Handguns.
3. Brown, C., and W. Bryant. 1995. Consecutively rifled gun barrels present in most crime labs. AFTE J 27 (3):  254-258.
4. Brundage, D. 1998. The identification of consecutively rifled gun barrels. AFTE J 30 (3): 438.
5. Coffman, B. 2003. Computer numerical control (CNC) production tooling and repeatable characteristics on 10 Remington model 870 production run breech bolts. AFTE J 35 (1): 49-54.
6. DeFrance, C., and M. Van Arsdale. 2003. Validation study of electrochemical rifling AFTE J 35 (1): 35-37.
7. Hatcher, J.S. 1947. Hatcher’s Notebook. Harrisburg: Military Service Publishing Co.
8. Jones, F., H. Ryffel, E. Oberg, C McCauley, and R Heald. 2004. Machinery’s Handbook. 27th Edition. New York: Industrial Press Inc.
9. Lopez, L., and S. Grew. 2000. Consecutive machined Ruger bolt faces. AFTE J 32 (1): 19-24.
10. Lutz, M. August 1970. Consecutive revolver barrels. AFTE Newsletter.
11. Mathews, J.H. 1962. Firearms Identification, Volume I.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
12. Matty, W., and T. Johnson. 1984. A comparison of manufacturing marks on Smith & Wesson firing pins. AFTE J 16 (3): 51-56.
13. Matty, W. 1985. A comparison of three individual barrels produced from one button rifled barrel blank. AFTE J 17 (3): 64-69.
14. Matty, W. 1999. Lorcin L9MM and L380 pistol breechface toolmark patterns. AFTE J 31 (2): 134-137.
15. Peterson, H.L. May and June 1960. The development of firearms. American Rifleman.
16. Rosati, C. 2000. Examination of four consecutively manufactured bunter tools. AFTE J 32 (1): 49-50.
17. Ruger. March 1997. Ruger’s gun talk – rifled barrels. Guns and Ammo.
18. Savage Arms, Inc.  http://www.savagearms.com/
19. SigSauer. Owner’s Manual.
    http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/OwnerManual.aspx
20. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Ruger Instruction Manuals. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PS-InstructionManuals.html  
21. Weller, J. Jan. 1971. The quiet revolution in U.S. firearms manufacture, Part 1. American Rifleman.
22. Weller, J. Feb. 1971. The quiet revolution in U.S. firearms manufacture, Part 2. American Rifleman.
23. Weller, J. Mar. 1971. The The quiet revolution in U.S. firearms manufacture, Part 3. American Rifleman.

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