U.S. Department of Justice

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

National Tracing Center Division

SOUTHWEST BORDER INITIATIVEPROJECT GUNRUNNER

WEAPONS OF CHOICE

SOUTHWEST BORDER INITIATIVEPROJECT GUNRUNNER

WEAPONS OF CHOICEPistols

Beretta Model 92Taurus PT SeriesFN 57 pistolBushmaster Carbon15 .223 pistol

Long Guns

AK47 Type RiflesRomarm Romak rifleRomarm WASR riflePoly Tech AKS rifleMaadi Co. ARM rifleNorinco MAK90 rifle

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Firearms Markings

Licensed ManufacturerMarking Requirements

Licensed ImporterMarking Requirements

AR-15 Type RiflesBushmaster XM15 rifleColt Sporter rifleDPMS A-15 rifleRock River Arms LAR-15 rifleOlympic/SGW/Safari CAR-AR rifle

Model 1911 Type PistolsColt ManufacturingKimberU.S. Military Surplus

.38 Super PistolsColt ManufacturingTaurusTanfoglio

H&K MP5 rifleFN P90 rifleAlexander ArmsBeowulf 50 rifleBarrett 82A1 rifle

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLYNOT FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION WITHOUT ATF CONSENT Revised 2/2008

Licensed ManufacturerMarking Requirements

1. SERIAL NUMBERMust be on the frame or receiverManufacturer cannot duplicate a serial number

2. NAME of the MANUFACTURER

3. CITY & STATE of the MANUFACTURER(or recognized abbreviation)

4. MODEL(if assigned)

5. CALIBER or GAUGE

These markings mustappear conspicuouslyon the frame, receiver,barrel (or slide).

Gun Control Act of 1968

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Licensed Manufacturer – 18 U.S.C., Chapter 44, § 923(i) and Title 27 CFR, § 478.92

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Licensed ManufacturerMarking Requirements

Manufacturer:Lorcin EngineeringModel: L380Caliber: .380Type: PistolSerial Number Location:Right side of frame

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

TOCTOCTOC

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Licensed ImporterMarking Requirements

1. SERIAL NUMBERMust be on the frame or receiverImporter cannot duplicate a serial number

2. NAME of the MANUFACTURER

3. COUNTRY of ORIGIN

4. MODEL(if assigned)

5. CALIBER or GAUGE

6. NAME of IMPORTER

7. CITY & STATE of the IMPORTER(or recognized postal abbreviation)

These markings mustappear conspicuouslyon the frame, receiver,barrel (or slide).

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Licensed Importer – 18 U.S.C., Chapter 44, § 923(i) and Title 27 CFR, §178.92

Gun Control Act of 1968

(or recognized abbreviation)

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Licensed ImporterMarking Requirements

Manufacturer:Pietro BerettaModel: 92SCaliber: 9mmType: PistolSerial Number Location:Left side of frame

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

(Val Trompia)

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Pistols Manufacturer: Beretta,USAModel: 92FSCaliber: 9mmType: PistolSerial Number Location:Left side of frame, forwardof trigger

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Beretta Model 92

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Manufacturer: TaurusModel: PT 92Caliber: 9mmType: PistolImporter: Taurus Int’lSerial Number Location: Left side of frame, forwardof trigger

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols Taurus PT Series

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Manufacturer: Colt Mfg CoModel: Gold Cup EliteCaliber: .45Type: PistolSerial Number Location: Right side of frameover trigger

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols 1911 Type

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols 1911 Type Manufacturer: KimberModel: Stainless Gold Match SE IICaliber: .45Type: PistolSerial Number Location: Right side of frameover trigger

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols 1911 Type Manufacturer: U.S. Military SurplusModel: 1911 A1Caliber: .45Type: PistolSerial Number Location: Right side of frameover trigger

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols

Serial NumberLocation

Manufacturer: Colt Mfg CoModel: Gold Cup National MatchCaliber: .38 SuperType: PistolSerial Number Location: Right side of frameover trigger

TOCTOCTOC

1911 Type.38 Super Pistols

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols .38 Super Pistols

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

Manufacturer: TaurusModel: PT 38SCaliber: .38 Super AutoType: PistolImporter: Taurus Int’l

Miami, FLSerial Number Location: Left side of frame, forwardof trigger

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols .38 Super Pistols

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

Manufacturer: TanfoglioModel: WITNESSCaliber: .38 Super AutoType: PistolImporter: European American Armory (EAA)

Rockledge, FLCountry of Origin: ItalySerial Number Location: Right side of frame, forward of trigger

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Pistols 5-7 Pistols

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

Manufacturer: FabriqueNatienale

Model: Five-seveN USGCaliber: 5.7 x 28mmType: PistolImporter: FNH-USA

Fredericksburg, VACountry of Origin: BelgiumSerial Number Location: Right side of frame, forward of trigger below barrel

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

Pistols Carbine

TOCTOCTOC

Manufacturer: BushmasterModel: Carbon 15Caliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: PistolSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, aft of trigger above grip

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Manufacturer: NORINCOModel: MAK 90Caliber: 7.62 X 39mmType: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, above and left of magazine

Serial NumberLocation

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

National Tracing Center Division

*Variations of model designation, factory or

arsenal codes

Long Guns AK-Type

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Manufacturer: ROMARM/CUGIRModel: ROMAK 99.1Caliber: 7.62 X 39mmType: RifleImporter: D.I.G.

Virginia Beach, VACountry of Origin:Serial Number Location: Left side of receiver, above and left of magazine**Do not confuse model designation, factory or arsenal codes as part of serial number

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDERIGHT SIDE

Serial NumberLocation

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AK-Type

Manufacturer: ROMARMModel: WASRCaliber: 7.62 X 39mmType: RifleImporter: CAI

Georgia, VTCountry of Origin:Serial Number Location: Left side of receiver, above and left of magazine

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDERIGHT SIDE

Serial NumberLocation

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

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Long Guns AK-TypeAK-Type

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

BOTTOMBOTTOM

LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

RECEIVERRECEIVER

Manufacturer: Poly TechModel: AKSCaliber: 7.62 X 39mmType: RifleImporter: KFS

Atlanta, GACountry of Origin:Serial Number Location: Left side of receiver, above and left of magazine**Do not confuse model designation, factory or arsenal codes as part of serial number

Serial NumberLocation

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AK-Type

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDERIGHT SIDE

RECEIVERRECEIVER

Manufacturer: Maadi CompanyModel: ARMCaliber: 7.62 X 39mmType: RifleImporter: A.C.C. INT/INTRAC

Knoxville, TNCountry of Origin:Serial Number Location: Left side of receiver, above and left of magazine**Do not confuse model designation, factory or arsenal codes as part of serial number

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AK-Type

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

RECEIVERRECEIVER

Manufacturer: NORINCOModel: MAK 90 SporterCaliber: 7.62 X 39mmType: RifleImporter: Compasseco

Bardstown, KYCountry of Origin:Serial Number Location: Left side of receiver, above and left of magazine**Do not confuse model designation, factory or arsenal codes as part of serial number

Serial NumberLocation

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AK-Type

Manufacturer: BushmasterModel: XM15-E2SCaliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well**Typical location for M16/AR-15 style firearms

Serial NumberLocation

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

National Tracing Center Division

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AR-15 Type

Manufacturer: BushmasterModel: XM15-E2SCaliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well**Typical location for M16/AR-15 style firearms

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AR-15 Type

Manufacturer: Colt Mfg. Co. Model: Sporter LightweightCaliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well**Typical location for M16/AR-15 style firearms

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AR-15 Type

Manufacturer: D.P.M.S.Model: A-15Caliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well**Typical location for M16/AR-15 style firearms

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AR-15 Type

Manufacturer: Rock River ArmsModel: LAR-15Caliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well**Typical location for M16/AR-15 style firearms

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

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Long Guns AR-15 Type

Manufacturer: S.G.W.Model: CAR-ARCaliber: .223 (5.56mm)Type: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well**Typical location for M16/AR-15 style firearms

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns AR-15 Type

Manufacturer: Heckler & KochModel: MP5Caliber: 9mmType: MachinegunSerial Number Location: Top of receiver

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Long Guns MachinegunsSerial Number

Location

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesNational Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

Rifles

TOCTOCTOC

Manufacturer: Fabrique NatienaleModel: P90Caliber: 5.7 X 28mmType: RifleImporter: FNH-USA

Fredericksburg, VACountry of Origin: BelgiumSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, forward of magazine

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Long Guns

Manufacturer: Alexander ArmsModel: BeowulfCaliber: .50 BeowulfType: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well

.50 Caliber

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

National Tracing Center Division

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

Serial NumberLocation

Long Guns

Manufacturer: Barrett Mfg. Inc.Model: 82A1Caliber: .50 BMGType: RifleSerial Number Location: Left side of receiver, on magazine well

U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

National Tracing Center Division

Serial NumberLocation

Serial NumberLocation

TOCTOCTOC

LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY

.50 CaliberLong Guns