PUBLIC Forums => Public Forums => Firearm Identification => Topic started by: MTHall49 on October 03, 2006, 07:35:02 PM

Title: Classic Text alternative - one to recommend?
Post by: MTHall49 on October 03, 2006, 07:35:02 PM

I have been trying, but so far with no leads, to locate the Bible of Firearms ID, Fireams ID by Hatcher, Jury, and Weller.  Anyone know if there is a more current version out yet, or any leads on how to find the one written in the 70's?

Thanks much. 

Sincerely,

Mike

Title: Re: Classic Text alternative - one to recommend?
Post by: Kurt Moline on October 04, 2006, 08:45:30 AM

Used copies are available on ABEbooks.com, and, probably other sites that sell used books.

Also, I think Ray Riling Books was going to do a reprint of it making it a bit more affordable.

Title: Re: Classic Text alternative - one to recommend?
Post by: hjeppe on October 05, 2006, 01:47:39 PM

Hatcher's Firearms Identification is certainly a "must have" to any book lover in this discipline, but if it is the Bible, it would really just be the Old Testament. If you are new to the discipline and are looking for a good general reference, you might want to get a copy of Brian J. Heard's book ; Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence . 
 

Title: Re: Classic Text alternative - one to recommend?
Post by: Jim Stephenson on October 05, 2006, 05:19:50 PM

Harry,

Give Bob Hathaway in RICL a call.

Jim

Title: Re: Classic Text alternative - one to recommend?
Post by: Jim Stephenson on October 05, 2006, 05:23:31 PM

Sorry Harry, I thought it was you looking for the book.  Mike might want to contact Bob at the Rhode Island Crime Lab regarding the Hatcher's book.

Jim Stephenson

Title: Re: Classic Text alternative - one to recommend?
Post by: larryriling on October 10, 2006, 11:01:00 PM

I just reprinted the classic 1957 edition of Hatcher, Jury & Weller. FIREARMS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFICATION AND EVIDENCE. Philadelphia, PA: Ray Riling Arms Books, 2006. Reprint. ISBN: 0960309497. A much sought after book on history of firearm identification, history of ammunition, marking of firearms and ammunition, explosives, general investigation of firearms crimes, laboratory findings and court testimony, etc. 536 pages, Illustrated.  Hardcover. NEW.  (13121) $49.95 - Special price to AFTE Members is $37.50 plus $6.00 postage.