- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
Military Firearms
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German model P.38 has a repeating cycle of serial
numbers with indvidually numbered parts
Military firearms can be difficult to identify because they typically do not have a caliber designation; symbols and codes are used to identify the manufacturer. Measuring the bore diameter and chamber will normally provide the information needed to make a caliber determination. Knowledge of commonly used military ammunition assists the examiner in determining the caliber designation of a military weapon.
