Forensic Science International
Volume 156, Issue 1 , Pages 40-50 , 6 January 2006

Automated comparison of firearm bullets

Received 11 November 2004 ,Revised 6 December 2004 ,Accepted 29 December 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.12.016

Forensic Science International
Volume 156, Issue 1 , Pages 40-50 , 6 January 2006