Code | Description |
AAC | AA Arms Corp.Model Hill, NC |
AAD | AMERICAN ARMS/DELTA SPARKS,NEVADA |
AAI | American Arms InternationalSalt Lake City, UT |
AAK | Arkawa Kogyo K. K.Mfr. of rifles |
AAL | ArmaliteUse AAL only when model is otherthan listed |
AAM | American Arms & Ammo |
AAR | American Arms, Inc.Garden Grove, CA |
AARCO | ARLINGTON WA ARNOLD ARMS |
AAS | Armi Atis S. R. L. |
ABC | Abercrombie & Fitch (A & F)Importer only |
ABD | A. B. Distributors |
ABE | Abadie |
ABH | ARAMBERRY HERMANOS |
ABM | Abesser & Merel |
AC | Arcus CompanyMfr.of 9mm semiautomatic pistolsrcus 94) |
ACA | ArcoaSee Arms Corp. of America |
ACC | Accu-TecChino, California |
ACH | Acha/Acha Hermanos |
ACI | Acier Comprime |
ACK | Ackley, P. O.Mfr. of rifles. Importer |
ACL | Action Arms Ltd.Importer for Britarms of England |
ACO | Arrizabalaga, Calixto |
ACP | Arms Corp. of AmericaBaltimore, Maryland |
ACS | Amerigo Cosmi |
ACT | Action/Action 1920 ModelMade by Modesto Santos |
ACU | Accu-Match InternationalMesa,AZ |
ADA | Adams |
ADC | Aguirre, Pedro ArosaMfr. of shotguns |
ADE | ARES DEFENSE SYSTEMS BLACKSBURG, VA |
ADL | Adler/Adlerwaffenwerke |
ADS | Aldens (Chieftan)Mfd. by Savage |
ADV | ADVANCED ARMAMENTS, INC., TEXAS; MAKER OF RIFLES |
AEC | Armeria El Cazador |
AEI | BERSA/BERSA PICCOLAMADE BY INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA, MAHELY BRAND RIFLES ETC. |
AER | American ArmsNorth Kansas City, Missouri |
AES | AMERO ESPEEIALISTAS REUNIDAS |
AET | Aetna Arms Co. |
AFF | AMERICAN FRONTIER FIREARMS |
AFM | American Firearms Mfg. Co..38 single-shot derringer andstainless .25 automatic |
AGC | Armory Gun Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
AGL | Atkin, Grant & Lang |
AGM | Agramonte, EdImporter only |
AGR | Agristin-Farar-Espana |
AGS | August Schuler |
AGT | Aguirre y Aranzabal |
AGU | Aguro |
AGW | Agawam Arms |
AIC | AIMCO HOUSTON, TX SEE ARMAS INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING CO. |
AIE | Amtec 2000Gardner, MA; manufactures revolvers |
AII | American Industries Inc.Model Calico |
AIK | Aiken, Henry |
AIL | Accuracy International LimitedHampshire, England; Mfr. of rifles. |
AIM | American Import Co. (Taico)Importer only |
AIN | Armitage InternationalSeneca SC |
AJD | A. Joseph Defourny |
AJO | Alexander James Ordnance |
AKK | AKKAR SILAH SANAYI TIC, LTD. IZMIR, TURKEY TRADENAME HATSAN |
AKT | Akliengesellschaft |
ALA | Alkar/AlkartasunaBrand names of Alkartasuan Fabricade Armas |
ALB | AkahDistributed and imported byAlbrecht Kind |
ALC | Armeria El Ciervo |
ALD | AAA/AAA Model 1919Trademark of Aldazabal |
ALE | Allen, Ethan, & Co. |
ALF | AlfaTrademark of Adolf Frank Co. |
ALL | Allies |
ALM | AlamoAlso brand name of Stoeger on Rohmrevolver and Alamo Leather Co.on High Standard revolver. |
ALN | Allen |
ALP | ALPINE INDUSTRIES |
ALS | Allied Arms |
ALW | Allen & Wheelock |
ALX | AlexiaMfr. of revolvers |
ALY | ALCHEMY ARMS COMPANY; AUBURN, WASHINGTON |
AM | American Arms Co. |
AMA | America S. A. |
AMC | American ClubMfr. of shotguns |
AMD | American Derringer Corp.Distributed by Early & ModernFirearms |
AMF | American Craftsmen |
AMH | American Firearms Corp. |
AMI | American Standard Tool Co.Mfr. of revolvers |
AMJ | American Derringer Co.Waco, TX |
AMM | American Steam Works |
AMN | Ames, N. P. |
AMP | ArmsportImporter |
AMR | Amadeo Rossi & Co. |
AMS | Amsden, R. W. |
AMT | AMT (Arcadia Machine & Tool)Mfr. of frames and stainlesspistols |
AMU | Amuategui, Martin |
AMW | American S & W |
ANC | Anciens Establishments Pieper |
AND | Andrus & Osborn |
ANG | AvengerRevolvers |
ANL | ARSENAL INC.; LAS VEGAS, NEVADA **DO NOT CONFUSE WITH: ARSENAL OF BULGARIA OR ARSENAL USA |
ANO | Arizmendi, Norberto |
ANS | Anschutz |
ANY | Anson & DeeleyMfr. of shotguns |
ANZ | Angelo ZoliNot to be confused with AntonioZoli |
AOA | Areito-Auriena |
AOC | Auto-Ordnance Corp.Mfr. of submachine guns & semi-automatic rifles |
APC | ApacheMfr. of .45 carbines |
APD | AIM, INCORPORATED; PARTON, MARYLAND |
APH | Apaolozo/Apaolozo Hermanos |
APL | ApolloSee Voere |
APR | Armscor PrecisionImporter |
APT | AMERICAN SPIRIT ARMS CORP. |
ARA | Arana y CieMfr. of revolvers |
ARB | AR-7 INDUSTRIES |
ARC | Armigas-Comega |
ARE | Arizaga, Eusebio |
ARF | Armaf S. A. |
ARG | Argler |
ARH | Armament Technology Corp. |
ARI | Arisaka |
ARJ | AristocratBrand name of Supple-Biddle Hdw.or model of Stevens |
ARK | Arizaga, CasparMfr. of shotguns |
ARL | Arlington OrdnanceWeston, CT; importer - reimportssurplus US military weaponsshipped overseas (M1 Ga |
ARM | ArminexScottsdale, AZ |
ARN | ArminiusNot a make, but a brand mfd. byHerman Weihrauch, F. I. E. &others |
ARP | Arriola |
ARQ | Armera |
ARR | Campeon/Campeon PatentModel of Hijos de C. Arrizabalaga |
ARS | A. R. Sales Co.Mfr. of .45 pistol frames |
ART | Artigis |
ARU | Arva |
ARV | Aramberri, Victor, & Sons |
ARZ | Arizmendi, Francisco |
AS | AustraliaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
ASA | Advanced Small Arms IndustriesSolothurn,Switzerland |
ASB | ARMI SPORT; BRESCIA, ITALY - MAKER OF REPRODUCTION FIREARMS |
ASC | Ascaso, F. |
ASH | Ashton (P. H. or W.) |
ASL | Arsenal USA, LLC |
ASM | Armi San MarcoReplicas of antiques |
ASN | AustenMilitary weapons, see Sten |
ASO | Aston (W. or H.) |
ASP | Armi San Paolo |
ASS | ARDESSA; SPAIN |
AST | Astra |
AT | ArgentinaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
ATA | Artistic ArmsMfr. of rifles |
ATC | ATC |
ATG | Advantage ArmsSt. Paul, Minnesota |
ATH | Arms Technology |
ATL | AtlasImporter/Distributor |
ATM | Ata Arms |
ATO | AUTO NINE CORP. PARMA, ID |
ATR | Australian Arms |
ATZ | Armi Tecniche de EmilioBressicia, Italy |
AU | AustriaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
AUA | Aurora |
AUB | A. J. AubreyMfd. for Sears |
AUM | Automatic Model 1924 |
AUO | Automatic ArmsSouth Carolina |
AUP | Automatic Pistole ZKPMilitary weapons |
AUQ | Auto MagSee T.D.E. or Jurras |
AUR | Autograde |
AUT | Automatique FrancaiseSee Societe D'Armes |
AVC | ADVANCED ARMAMENT, GEORGIA; MAKER OF SILENCESR AND OTHER FIREARM ACCESORIES |
AVI | Avion/Avion PistoletMade by Azpiri |
AVT | Avant Industries |
AWA | AMERICAN WESTERN ARMS; DEL RAY BEACH, FLORIDA |
AWC | American Weapons Corp.Importer |
AWI | AWI; EATON, COLORADO |
AWS | A W C SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY |
AX | APACHE TRIBE |
AXA | Alexander Arms |
AYA | MatadorShotgun model of AYA |
AYG | AGUIRRE Y CIA |
AYZ | Arizmendi y Zulaica |
AZA | AA Modelo 1916Model of Arrizabalaga & Azanza |
AZB | Arrieta & AzcoagaImported by Galesi |
AZC | Antonio AspiriMfr. of pistols, see Colon B. H. |
BA | BA |
BAA | BALLARD ARMS LYNNDYL, UT .50 CALIBER RIFLE |
BAB | BabyVarious mfrs. |
BAC | B. A. Co.Bacon Arms Co. |
BAD | Ballester-Riguad |
BAE | Barker, T.Sold by Crescent, H & D Folsom,and Iver Johnson |
BAF | Ballard & Fairbanks |
BAG | Barrenechea & GallestegueAuto Pistols |
BAI | Bailey, Thomas |
BAK | Baker Gun Co.Imported or mfd. by Crescent |
BAM | Baltimore Arms Co. |
BAO | Angelo & Emelis Boniotti |
BAS | Basculant |
BAT | Batavia/Batavia LeaderModel of Crescent or Baker |
BAU | Bauer Firearms Corp.Mfr. of pistols |
BAW | Baldwin Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
BAY | Baby DragoonVarious mfrs. including Colt inearly 1800's |
BBA | Big Bear ArmsImporter. |
BBC | Berben Corp.Importer of Beretta |
BBD | Boston Bull Dog |
BBE | Beebe Arms Co.Brand of Marlin or Remington |
BBN | Bruno BologniniGardone, Italy |
BCA | B. C. Automatic |
BCK | BeckerMfr. of shotguns |
BDA | BredaPistols |
BDH | Broadhead ArmoryWyandotte, MI |
BDN | BORDENS ACCURACY SHOP SPRINGVILLE, PA BENCHREST RIFLES |
BEA | Beaumont-Vitali |
BEB | Bergereon |
BEC | Becker & Hollander |
BED | Bernedo |
BEE | Beesley |
BEF | BerdanEarly arms mfr. |
BEG | Bergmann, Theodor |
BEI | Beistegui |
BEJ | Ben Franklin |
BEK | Berkshire |
BEN | Amr ModelModel of Bernardelli |
BEO | Bernardon-Martin |
BEQ | Berent Steel Co.Importer only |
BER | BantamModel mfd. by Beretta |
BEW | Berns WholesaleImporter/Distributor |
BFA | B. F. Arms Manufacturer |
BFC | Bonnell Firearm Co. |
BFD | Baford ArmsBristol, TN; mfr. "Thunder", amulticaliber derringer |
BFF | Buffalo Arms Corp. |
BG | Belgique/BelgiumCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
BH | Baby HammerlessModel of Sedgley or variousother manufacturers |
BHA | B & H Small ArmsMfr. of handguns and rifles |
BHE | Belknap HardwareUse BHE only when model is otherthan listed |
BHI | BahiaTwo-barrel pistols |
BHN | BIG HORN ARMS; WATERTOWN, SD |
BHP | B. H. |
BHT | BushmasterMfd. by Gwinn Firearms |
BII | BII Sales |
BIJ | Bijou |
BIT | Bittner, Gustav |
BIZ | BIZZINI |
BJA | Belategui, Juan Antonio |
BJH | Blue HenBrand name of Jellico Hardware |
BJM | BenjaminMfr. of air guns |
BJO | Bjorgum |
BJT | Bellmore-Johnson Tool Co. |
BJW | Blaser Jagdwaffen gmbh.Isny/Allgau, Germany |
BKG | Buckeye Gun Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
BKL | BaikalMfr. of shotguns |
BLC | Blumenfeld Imports Co.Importer |
BLD | Ball & WilliamsMfd. by C. H. Ballard |
BLG | AmericaBrand name of Bliss & Goodyear |
BLU | Blunt & Syms |
BM | BMMfr. of shotguns |
BMI | Briley Mfg LicHouston,TX |
BMN | Beeman |
BNA | Bond ArmsGranbury,TX; makes Remington typeer/under Derringer |
BND | BurnsidesMfr. of Civil War carbines |
BNE | Andrea Benetti |
BNL | Benelli S.P.A. |
BNM | Bascaran, Martin A. |
BNZ | BonanzaBacon Mfg. Co. |
BOC | BohicaLoveland, CO; Mfr. AR-15 rifles. |
BOH | Borchers |
BOI | Amantino, E. R.Previously Boito. Guns are nowmarked ERA |
BOJ | BojhoYugoslavian Army marks on Browning1922 |
BOO | Boone, DanielDistributed by Belknap Hardware.Several mfrs. |
BOR | Borchardt, Hugo |
BOS | Boss & Co. |
BOT | Boltun |
BOU | Bolumburu, Gregorio |
BOX | BockDouble-barrel pistols |
BOZ | Armas Bost |
BRA | Brazier |
BRB | Brandon |
BRC | BALLARD RIFLE & CARTRIDGE, LLC CODY, WY |
BRF | Bristol Firearms Co. |
BRG | Black PrinceBrand name of Bridge Gun Co. |
BRK | Brooklyn Arms Co. |
BRL | Bauer, KarlDistributor |
BRN | BrenSubmachine gun |
BRO | American Browning |
BRP | BLUE RIDGE PRECISION GUNWORKS FT. HILL, SC |
BRQ | Browerduit |
BRT | Barett Firearms Manufacturing50 caliber riflesMurfeesboro, TN |
BRV | Brevettate Industria ArmiShotguns |
BRW | Brown Mfg. Co. |
BRX | Brixia (Military Model)Italian copy of Walther |
BRY | Bryco Arms |
BRZ | Brno Zbrojovka |
BSA | BesaMfd. by BSA (Copy of two-barrel.37 machine gun) |
BSC | Brescia Armas |
BSF | Bayerische Sportwaffenfabrik |
BSL | Bes-Tof-AlBrand of shotgun |
BSM | Beschi, MarioMfr. of shotguns |
BSP | BAR-STO PRECISION TWENTY-NINE PALMS, CA |
BSS | BS or B/S |
BSW | Berlin Suhler Waffen |
BTA | Benet ArmsImporter |
BTE | British EnfieldMilitary Surplus |
BTF | Belmont FirearmsMfr. of shotguns |
BTM | Bul Transmark LtdTel Aviv, Isreal |
BTT | BETTINSOLI TARCISIO; GARDONE, ITALY |
BUA | Buffalo Arms Corp.Tonowanda, NY |
BUC | Buchel |
BUD | Buddie Arms Co. |
BUE | Bullfighter |
BUG | Burgess |
BUH | Buhag |
BUL | BulldogVarious mfrs. |
BUO | Burgham |
BUP | Bang UpTrade name Graham & Haines Co. |
BUQ | BaronessMfd. by Butler Associates, Inc. |
BUR | Burgo/Burgsmueller, KarlImporter/Distributor only |
BUS | Buscher Strotmodell |
BUT | Butterfield, Jesse S. |
BUU | Bussu |
BVZ | Brevez-AW.410 gauge single-shot shotgun |
BW | Bohnmische Waffenfabrik |
BWA | B. West Imports IncTucson, AZ; manufactures AK-typereceiver. |
BWI | Bowers IndustriesMfr. of Defender carbines |
BYC | Berestian & Cia |
BZ | BrazilCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
BZA | Berasaluze Areitio AurtenaMfr. of pistols |
BZD | Bozard & Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
BZI | BATTISTA RIZZINI; MARCHENO, ITALY |
CAA | CarcanoItalian military rifles |
CAC | CHARTER ARMS CORPORATION |
CAD | CASCADE ARM; TERRE HAUTE , IN |
CAE | Calvert, John |
CAF | CafeldMfr. of cane guns |
CAG | Campo GiroMade by Astra |
CAI | Century Arms Inc.St. Albans, VT & Boca Raton, FLG/primarily importer |
CAL | California Arms |
CAN | Catabria |
CAP | Capitan |
CAR | Carolina Arms Co.Trade name of H & D Folsom andSmith Wadsworth. Brand name ofCrescent-Davis |
CAS | Ca-Si |
CAT | CATCONapa,CA |
CAU | CauceleguiMfr. of handguns |
CAV | CAVALRY ARMS CORP.; MESA ARIZONA |
CB | Colombia Fuerzas MilitaresMilitary weapon |
CBC | CBC (Cia Brazileria de Cartuchos) |
CBR | COBRA ENTERPRISES; SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH |
CCI | Competitor Corporation Inc.Groton, MA; manufactures theCompetitor-Rotary actionsingle-shot pistol. |
CCO | CHARCO; SHELTON, CT WAS SUCCESSOR TO CHARTER ARMS |
CDL | CLASSIC DOUBLES; KODENSHA,TOCHIGI CITY JAPAN; MADE IN JAPAN AND IMPORTED |
CDM | CDM (Criterion Die & Machine Co.)Mfr. of handguns |
CEE | Centaure |
CEL | Celta |
CES | CesarUnknown mfr. |
CET | CETMESee also Heckler & Koch |
CFG | CHERRYS FINE GUNS; GREENSBORO, NC; |
CFI | Champlin Firearms Inc.Mfr. of deluxe rifles |
CFR | CephyrBrand name of Stoeger |
CGI | Caesar Guerini |
CH | C. H. |
CHA | Chatellerault |
CHB | Chicago |
CHC | Chantecler |
CHD | Charles DalyBrand of shotgun |
CHE | Charles Lancaster & Co.Multibarreled pistols |
CHF | Chicago Firearms, Inc.Mfr. of derringers |
CHI | CHRISTENSEN ARMS; FAYETTE, UT |
CHK | Cherokee Arms Co.Trade name of H & D Folsom |
CHL | Churchill, E. J., Ltd. |
CHM | Chimere Reinoir |
CHN | Chan Chan |
CHO | Chicago Arms Co. |
CHR | Chicago Derringer Corp. |
CHS | CHAPUIS FRANCE |
CHT | Chamelot TypeImported from Italy |
CHU | Charola-AnituaBergmann copy |
CHW | Chylewski |
CHY | CheyenneBrand name of American Import Co.and others |
CIA | Century International Arms, Inc.St. Albans, VT; importer for BRNO,FEG, FAMAS, and NORINCO |
CIE | Ciener, Jonathan ArthurMfr. of machine guns and silencers |
CIL | Canadian Industries, Ltd. (C.I.L.)Use CIL only when model is otherthan listed |
CIM | Cimarron Arms |
CJA | CHINA JINGAN EQUIPMENT; BEIJING, CHINA |
CJM | Chopitea Jose Maria |
CK | CzechoslovakiaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
CKA | Central Kentucky Arms |
CKW | CRAIG KLINTWORTH GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURERS LTD. JOHANNESBURG,SOUTH AFRICA |
CLA | Clabrough & Sons |
CLC | Clic-ClacRevolver model |
CLD | Claridge Hi-TecNorth Ridge, CA |
CLE | Clement |
CLI | Clair |
CLK | Cannon BlockModel mfd. by Clerke |
CLM | Climax |
CLS | Classic ArmsMfr. of replicas |
CLT | AceModel of Colt |
CLV | Cleveland Arms Co. |
CMC | Challenger Mfg. Co. |
CMF | Century Manufacturing, Inc.Greenfield, IN |
CMG | Covert Arms Mfg. CompanyEl Paso, TX |
CMR | Cougar ArmsLong guns |
CMS | Cooksey Machine Shop |
CMT | Clement-NeumannSemiautomatic carbines |
CN | China (prior to division in 1949)Code by country if make cannot bedetermined |
CNC | COP, Inc. |
CNM | Cuno Melcher |
CNW | CONTINSOWLA |
CO | Coast-to-Coast StoresUse CO only when model is otherthan listed |
COA | CobraSemiautomatic pistols |
COB | Cobolt |
COC | Cockerill |
COD | Cody Mfg. Corp. |
COE | BulldozerModel of Connecticut Arms & Mfg.Co. |
COF | Colton Firearms Co.Mfr. of shotguns for Sears |
COG | Cogswell & Harrison |
COI | Coliat |
COL | Collath |
CON | ColonialSpanish mfr. Echeverria |
COO | Continental |
COP | Cooper Firearms Mfg. Co. |
COQ | Continental Arms Co. |
COS | Constabler |
COT | Corrientes |
COV | Cooey |
COW | Cow BoyUnknown mfr. |
COX | Counet |
COY | Cow Boy RangerBrand of Rogers & Spencer |
COZ | Corzo |
CPI | Commercial Products |
CPK | Chipmunk Mfg. Co.Medford, OR |
CPL | COMPUS LAKE ENGINEERING; ALFORD, FL |
CPN | Champlin/Champlin-HasdinsMfr. of rifles |
CPT | Component Metal ProductsAtlanta,GA |
CQ | ChileCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
CRA | Craig |
CRE | AjaxMfd. by Crescent |
CRG | Crucelegui |
CRI | Criolla |
CRM | Crestwood Arms |
CRO | Crosman Arms Co.Mfr. of air guns |
CRT | Craft Product Co.Mfr. of handguns |
CRU | Crucero |
CRV | Carlo Riva |
CRW | Crown City Arms |
CSB | Bruno CastellaniMfr. of shotguns |
CSC | Caspian Arms Ltd.Hardwick, VT |
CSD | Crusader Arms Company |
CSF | CROSSFIRE LLC LAGRANGE GA |
CSL | CASUAL ARMS CORP. AFTON, WY |
CSP | Coonan ArmsSt. Paul, MNMfgs. Coonan Stainless |
CSS | CROSSFIRE |
CTA | Centennial ArmsImporter only |
CTC | Cotter & CompanyUse CTC only when model is otherthan listed |
CTD | CHESTERFIELD ARMAMENT CHESTERFIELD, VA |
CTL | Carlo CassartelliBrescia, Italy; mfr. of shotguns |
CTR | CHARTER 2000; HUNTINGTON, CT,; DO NOT CONFUSE WITH CHARTER ARMS |
CTY | CenturyMfr. of revolvers |
CVA | Connecticut Valley Arms |
CVR | CaverSingle-shot pistols |
CWC | CALWESTCO Inc.Irwin, CA |
CWL | CONTINENTAL WEAPONS LTD |
CZR | CzarModel of Harrington & Richardson,Hood Firearms Co., and Hopkins& Allen |
CZU | C Z U.S.A.; KANSAS CITY, KS |
DA | CHEYENNE & ARAPAHO TRIBES |
DAA | DakinImporter, also see Union Armera ofSpain |
DAB | Davis IndustriesChino, CA |
DAC | Dance Bros. & Park |
DAD | Davis ArmsMfrs. Davis Martin |
DAE | Bird HunterModel of Darne shotguns |
DAI | Daisy (Heddon)Mfr. of rifles and air guns |
DAK | DakotaImported by EMF Co., Interarmco,and Salford Imports |
DAL | DaredevilDistributed by Eppinger Gun Co. |
DAP | Dardick Corp.Mfr. of pistols |
DAR | Darling (B. or B. M.) |
DAU | Daudeteau, L.Military weapons |
DAW | Davis-Warner Arms Corp. |
DAX | Davis GunsBrand name used by Crescent, Davis-Warner, and N. R. Davis & Sons |
DAY | Dansk Rekylriffel Syndikat |
DBA | Dubiel Arms Co. |
DBS | DOUBLE STAR CORP., WINCHESTER, KENTUCKY |
DCI | DAN COONAN INDUSTRIES; ALSO KNOWN AS DC INDUSTRIES; BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA |
DCR | Dacin, Roger |
DDE | Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises, Inc.Huntington Beach, CA |
DEA | Demon "Marine" |
DEB | Defense |
DEC | Decker |
DEE | Defender (handgun)Mfd. in U.S. by Iver Johnson |
DEF | Defiance Mfr. Inc. |
DEG | Degtyarev |
DEH | Deringer, Henry, Sr. & Jr.Early mfr. of pistols and rifles |
DEI | Decortis, G. |
DEK | Dek-Du |
DEL | Delphian Arms Co. |
DEM | Delu, Fabrica D'Armes F. |
DEN | Demontant |
DEO | Demon |
DER | Derringer Corp. |
DES | Destroyer/Destroyer (Carbine)9mm police carbine |
DET | DetectiveBrand name of various mfrs. |
DEV | Detroit Arms Co. |
DEX | Deluxe (Pistol) |
DEZ | Deutsche Treff |
DFC | DANL. FRASER & COMPANY; EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND |
DIA | Diamond Arms Co. |
DII | Desert Industries IncLas Vegas,NV |
DIK | DIKAR SPANISH MANUFACTURER (CVA-CT. VALLEY ARMS;IMPORTER OF THESE WEAPONS |
DIN | DianaMfr. of shotguns |
DIO | DicksonTrade name of various mfrs. |
DIR | Diarm, S.A.Deba, Spain |
DIS | Dickinson, E. L. |
DIT | Dictator |
DIW | Daiwa |
DIX | Brown Bess (Grice)Musket--Imported by Dixie GunWorks |
DK | DenmarkCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
DKA | Dakota ArmsSturgie, SD; mfr. single-shotrifles based on 19th centurydesigns |
DKC | Dickson CapitalBrand of shotguns |
DKI | DokiMfr. of shotguns |
DLK | DLASK ARMS CORP CANADA |
DMA | Demain, Inc.Importer only |
DMO | DIEMACO; CANADA |
DMR | DamarTwo-barrel pistols |
DMW | D. M. W. |
DMX | D-Max IndustriesAlburn, WA |
DND | Denard, John C., Co.Distributor of firearms in Europe |
DNR | Davis, N. R., & SonsMfr. of shotguns |
DOD | D'Ordnance |
DOK | Danok |
DOM | Dorman |
DON | Domino.22 target pistols |
DOR | Dormus |
DOS | Dos Leones |
DOU | Douglas |
DP | COMANCHE NATION |
DPH | DAL PHON SA. SHELTON, WA |
DPM | Defense Procurement ManufacturingServices, Inc.Becker, MN; does business as DPMSInc. |
DRE | DreadnoughtMfd. in the U.S. by Hopkins & Allen |
DRO | Demro Tac 1Demro Tac Products, Manchester, CT |
DRU | Dreux |
DRV | Drulov |
DS | MIAMI TRIBE |
DSA | DSA INC.Round Lake,IL |
DSC | Dschullnigg |
DSM | Frank de HaasSingle-shot rifles |
DSP | DiscoverBrand of shotguns |
DT | MUSCOGEE (CREEK) TRIBE |
DTC | DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY CORP.; CHEYENNE. WYOMING |
DTN | DetonicsMfr. of handguns |
DUC | DucoBrand name of Dumoulin |
DUO | Duo |
DUT | Dutch HembrugMade for the Dutch military |
DV | SENECA-CAYUGA TRIBES |
DVL | DavalonMfr. of shotguns |
DVO | Davidson Firearms Co.Importer |
DVT | AcmeBrand of Davenport |
DW | CITIZEN BAND POTTAWATOMIE TRIBE |
DWA | Diawa |
DWM | Deutsche Waffen & MunitionsSee D. W. M. |
DWO | DaewooMfd. in Korea & imported to the USby Stoeger Industries, Inc.Hackensack, New Jersey |
DYN | Dynamite NobelDistributor |
EAB | European American Armory Corp.Hialeah, FL |
EAE | Eastern SportsImporter for Dynamite Nobel |
EAG | Eagle ArmsImported by J. L. Galef |
EAM | European American Arms Corp. |
EAR | EarthquakeBrand name of Dickinson Brothers |
EAS | Arrostegui, Eulogio |
EAT | Eastern Arms Co.Brand name of Meriden Firearms Co.and Stevens |
EBM | E.A. BROWN MANUFACTURING ALEXANDRIA, MN SINGLESHOT PISTOLS |
EBP | ED BROWN PRODUCTS INC. |
ECE | BASQUEMODEL OF ECHASA - EIBAR ALSO SEE;ECHASA-ECHAVE ARIZMENDI |
ECL | Eclipse |
ECM | Buffalo ScoutImported by Excam |
ECP | EclipseSee E. C. Meacham Arms Co. |
ECR | ENCORE |
ECV | Hijos de A. EcheverriaMfr. of Vesta |
ECY | E. A.ECHAVE Y ARIZMENDI__ALSO SEE;ECHASA-EIBAR CORRECT CODE SHOULD BE MAK/ECE |
EDM | EDM'L ARMS |
EDR | Eusta/Eusta-SchiederBrand name of Kaschie-Wrage |
EDY | Eddy Mfg. Co. (EMC) |
EEA | Eagle ArmsCoal Valley, IL |
EFC | Eastern Firearms Co.Importer, see Sherwood |
EFF | EFFEBI SNC INC., ITALY FORMERLY KNOWN AS DOCTOR FRANCO BERETTA ALSO AS ARMI EFFEBI WWW.EFFEBI.ORG |
EGL | Eagle Gun Co. |
EGW | Enterprise Gun WorksMfr. of shotguns |
EIG | Eig CutleryImporter of weapons mfd. in Italy,Japan, Spain, and West Germany |
EIN | EinhandPocket pistols |
ELB | Elderkin & Sons |
ELC | El Cid |
ELE | Eley/Eley-Kynoch |
ELF | El Faisan |
ELL | Elliott |
ELP | El PerroMfd. by Las Curarin y Olasola |
ELR | ElbertMfr. of cane guns |
ELS | Ells, JosiahEarly arms mfr. |
ELY | Electric CityMfd. by Crescent or H & D Folsom |
EM | East, German Democratic RepublicCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
EMA | Empire Arms Co.Made by Crescent and Hunter Armsfor Sears |
EMC | E.R. Maples CompanyAntioch, TN |
EME | BodyguardMfd. by Gerstenberger & Eberwein |
EMF | EMF Co. (Early & Modern FirearmImporter only |
EMI | E & R Machine, Inc.Frames only |
EMK | Emdeko International |
EMP | Empire State Arms Co. |
EN | Britain (or England)Code by country if make cannot bedetermined |
ENA | ENTERPRISE ARMS |
ENC | Encom America |
ENF | AlbionMfd. by Enfield |
ENI | ENCOMSee also Enfield America |
ER | Erika |
ERI | Armas Erbi |
ERL | Erl SvendsenNow called Esfac Inc., mfr. ofderringers |
ERM | Erma/Erma Werke |
ERQ | Erquiaga, Marguruza, y Cia |
ERR | Antonio Errasti |
ESC | Escodin |
ESE | E. A. Co.Essential Arms Company |
ESP | Esperanza |
ESR | Espingarda |
ESX | Essex Arms Corp.Frames only |
ETA | Estal |
ETI | Emerging Technologies, Inc.Little Rock, AR; makes Laseraim. |
ETL | EurostahlImporter only |
ETN | Etna |
ETR | EasternBrand name of Stevens |
ETU | Estul, Inc. |
ETW | Ernst Thelmann WerkeMfr. of German Makarov |
EUK | EuskaroCopy of Smith & Wesson revolver |
EUM | EuromanufactureMfr. of black powder guns |
EUR | Euroarms |
EVB | Ever BestSingle barrel shotgun |
EXA | ExcaliburShotguns |
EXC | ExcelsiorMfd. in U.S. by Bliss & Goodyear |
EXE | Exel Arms of America |
EXL | EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. CHINO, CALIFORNIA |
EXP | Expert Rifle |
EXR | ExpressRevolver mfd. in U.S. by Bacon |
EXT | Ancion-MarxMfr. of Extracteur |
FAB | Fabrique D'Armes de Guerre de |
FAC | Freedom Arms Co. |
FAD | Fade |
FAE | Fraser Arms CompanyFraser, MI |
FAG | A. FagnusMfr. of revolvers & pistols |
FAI | D. G. F. M.Mfd. by F. M. A. P. |
FAJ | Fajen Mfg. Co. |
FAL | Falcon |
FAM | Famars di-Abbiatico & SalvinelliMfr of rifles/shotguns |
FAO | BRUNO ALBERTI ITALY SEE FALCO |
FAR | Far |
FAS | Fabrica Armi Sarezzo |
FAV | Favorit |
FAW | Farwell Arms Co. |
FBA | FABRINOR, ARMA CORTA Y MICROFUSION SAL; SPAIN |
FBC | FAB (F. A. Bower)Importer only |
FBM | FACTORY MILITARY (FABRICACIONES MILITARES), ARGENTINA; FM HIGHPOWER FIREARMS OR MILITARES FABRICACIO |
FBN | FBN |
FBR | Armi FabriMfr. of shotguns |
FBW | Falling Block WorksSingle-shot rifles, see Fix |
FCL | AlpineMfd. by Firearms Co. Ltd. |
FCW | C. W. FranklinImported by H & D Folsom |
FD | FinlandCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
FDA | Fabrica D'Armas-IWA |
FDL | Federal LaboratoriesMfr. of tear gas guns andammunition |
FDO | DuoModel of F. Dusek Opotschno |
FEC | Federal Engineering Corp.Mfr. of rifles |
FEE | F. da de EscopatosMfr. of shotguns |
FEG | AttilaAuto-loading pistol, mfd. by FegUnion |
FEH | FerlachMfr. of shotguns and rifles. Alsocity in Austria |
FEI | FeinwerkbauMfr. of F12 Sporter Pellet Rifle |
FEL | Felia Arms Co. |
FEO | Federal OrdnanceSouth ElMonte CA |
FER | Fernwood Gun SupplyMfr. of percussion kits |
FET | Feather EnterprisesBoulder, Colorado |
FEU | Ferunion |
FFC | Federal Firearms Co. |
FFP | Fabrica D'Armi Fratelli Pietta |
FFV | FFV (Forenade Fabrik Verken)Importer and exporter of Husqvarnaand Carl Gustav |
FGN | FrigonClay Center, KS |
FHQ | BuckskinShotgun, model of Franchi |
FI | Fiala Arms & Equip. Co.Mfr. of pistols |
FIA | FiatMilitary weapons |
FID | Fidjeland |
FIF | Field & Fireside |
FII | Beretta USA Corp.Formerly F. I. Industries |
FIN | Finnish Lion/Finnish Lion Jr.Imported by Interarmco and F. I.Garcia |
FIO | FiocchiLecco,Italy,mfr. of target pistolsd ammo. |
FIP | Best, TheMfd. by F. I. E. |
FIR | Firearms International Corp.Manufactures Kimel |
FJW | Fahrzeug Und Jagdwaffgn |
FKA | Frankfort Arsenal, Inc.Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
FLA | Flaig'sMfr., also importer of Voere |
FLE | FLEMING FIREARMS COLLINSVILLE,OK |
FLG | Fritz Werke |
FLK | Felk IndustriesWarners Bay,Australia |
FLO | Florida |
FLR | Florida FirearmsImporter and manufacturer |
FLS | F AND L, SRL |
FME | FAME |
FMG | Fabrica de Material de GuerraGovernment military arsenal |
FMJ | F.M.J.Full Metal Jacket, Copperhill, TN;mfg. .38 and .45 caliber single-shot derringer. Also mfrs. |
FN | FranceCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
FNB | Baby Browning |
FNM | F.N. MANUFACTURING, INC.; COLUMBIA, SC |
FNZ | FRANZITE |
FOA | Folsom, H. & D., Arms Co. |
FOE | Fosbery, G. V. |
FOI | FOSTER INDUSTRIES HARDWICK, VT;PISTOL FRAMES |
FOR | Forehand Arms Co. |
FOS | Foster Hardware Co. |
FOX | A. H. Fox (Sterlingworth)Double-barrel shotguns |
FOZ | Ceska ZbrojovkaMfr. of Fox |
FPT | F. PedrettiBrescia, Italy |
FRB | FranconiaImporter only |
FRG | August Francolette Co. |
FRI | Friedr |
FRM | Frontier Model DerringerNumerous mfrs. |
FRN | Frontier Bulldog |
FRO | Frontier |
FRR | FerretBrand of Universal Sales |
FRT | Frontier (Revolver)Brand name |
FRZ | F.A.I.R., TECNI-MEC, I. RIZZINI ITALY |
FSM | FIRE STORM PRODUCTS, WANAMASSA, NJ |
FSO | Fausti Stephano |
FST | Fausto MassiVicenza, Italy |
FSU | Francisco Sarruigarte |
FTB | Fratelli BertuzziBrescia, Italy; mfr. of shotguns |
FTL | F.T.L. Marketing |
FTN | FULTON ARMORY; LAUREL MARYLAND |
FTP | FRATELLI PIOTTI OR PIOTTI FRATELLI; BRESCIA,ITALY |
FTR | August FrancotteMfr. of shotguns |
FUA | FURR ARMS OREM, UT |
FUL | Fullerton |
FUN | FUNDALUM; BUENOS ARIES ARGENTINA |
FW | Bullseye Mfg. Co.Mfd. by Forehand & Wadsworth |
FWF | FORT WORTH FIREARMS FT WORTH TX |
FYR | Andrew Fyrberg & Co.Early mfr. |
FZK | FRANZ KETTNER; SUHL, GERMANY |
GAA | BuffaloMade by Gabilondo |
GAB | Gabbett-Fairfax |
GAC | G. A. C.Copy of Smith & Wesson revolver |
GAD | Galand Arms Co. |
GAE | Garate Anitua |
GAG | Gamble Stores/Gamble Skogmo Inc.Use GAG only when model is otherthan listed |
GAH | GarruchaMfd. by Rossi |
GAN | Garantazado |
GAR | Gordoney |
GAS | Gastinne Renette |
GAT | GatlingEarly machine guns |
GAV | Armand Gavage |
GAZ | Destroyer (Pistol)Model of Gazanaga |
GBK | GreenbackSingle-shot shotguns |
GCI | GUN CRAFTER INDUSTRIES; HUNTSVILLE, ARKANSAS |
GCL | Carl GustavSee FFV |
GCR | GercarHandguns |
GE | DanzigRoyal arsenal |
GEA | GALENA INDUSTRIES BEAR BUTTE, SD; AMT TYPE FIREARMS, ARCADIA MACHINE & TOOL |
GEC | Dornheim, G. C.See Gecado. Trademark of GeorgeCarl Dornheim |
GEL | Gevelot |
GEM | GEMTECH; GEMINI TECHNOLOGIES, BOISE,ID |
GEN | General Precision Corp. (G. P. C.)See Talon Model 10 |
GEO | GecoImporter/Exporter only |
GES | Mayday Flare GunMfd. by Genrus EngineeringSpecialties |
GEV | Gevarm, S. A.Mfr. of rifles |
GFC | General Firearms Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
GFD | Garfield.22 semiautomatic rifles |
GH | Grant Hammond Corp.Handguns |
GHA | GehaBolt-action shotguns and Mauserrifles |
GHM | Gering, H. M. |
GIA | Giscosa |
GIC | Gemini Investment Corp.Importer only |
GIL | Gilbert Equipment Co.Importer |
GIM | Armas Gib-Maximo |
GJV | Galef, J. L., & SonImporter only |
GLA | Gladiator |
GLC | Glock, Inc. |
GLE | GlisentiMfr. of military pistols |
GLI | Galil IsraelSubmachine guns |
GLL | GRULLA ARMAS; SPAIN, MAKER OF RIFLES & SHOTGUNS |
GLN | Golden State ArmsImporter |
GLX | Galaxy EnterprisesImporter only |
GLZ | Glaze, William, & Co. |
GMA | GMDo not confuse with General Motors.Rifles and shotguns |
GMB | GambaMfd. by LeArmeria Fratelli Gamba |
GMC | GMF Co. (Guardian Mfg. Corp.) |
GMM | G. McMillan CompanyPhoenix, AZ; Mfr. of rifles. |
GNC | Gonic Arms, IncGonic, NH; make of black-powderrifles |
GND | Grendel Inc. |
GNO | Gnom/GnomeSingle-shot Flobert-type pistols |
GOA | A. GilonMfr. of Velo-Dog revolvers |
GOL | Goliat |
GON | Goncz Armament, Inc. |
GOR | Gorosabel, PedroPedro Gorosabel--made in Spain |
GRA | Great American |
GRB | Gras |
GRC | GARY REEDER CUSTOM GUNS, ARIZONA |
GRE | Greener MartiniType of Martini |
GRF | Greifelt & Co. |
GRG | Fabrica Armi GradogaMfr. of handguns |
GRH | Griffin & HoweCustom manufacturer |
GRI | Grieder, H. F.Importer only |
GRL | Greeley Arms Co. |
GRN | Greenfield |
GRO | George E. Rose Co. (Geroco)Importer only |
GRP | Group IndustriesLouisville, KY |
GRR | Green River Rifle WorksAntique firearms |
GRS | Gross Arms Co. |
GRT | Grist Mill ManufacturerRosendale, NY |
GRU | Gregorelli & Umberti |
GSC | GENE SIMILLION CUSTOM; GUNNISON, COLORADO |
GSE | Griffith & Semple |
GSF | Gunsmoke EnterprisesOkeechobee, FL; mfr. of AR-15 basedhandgun, XM3215 |
GSL | Gallyon & Sons, Ltd. |
GUC | GAUCHER ARMES S.A. ; FRANCE |
GUI | Guisasola Bros. |
GUN | GuardianModel B. A. Co., Valor, and F. I.Garcia |
GUR | Gueure |
GUS | AVK-BVSee Gustloff |
GUT | Armi Guiseppe TanfolglioMfr. of pistols. Same company asFratelli Tanfolglio |
GUW | Gun Works Ltd.Tonawanda, NY |
GUZ | Guipuzcoana la Industrial |
GVL | Gevelot of CanadaImporter |
GW | Continental, TheBrand of Great Western |
GWG | Griswold & GunnisonCivil war revolvers |
GWL | Grant, W. L.Distributor only |
GYM | Garate y Mendiba |
GZA | GAZELLE ARMS (HISAR AVCILIK) |
HAA | AlexBrand of Hopkins & Allen |
HAB | HabichtShotguns |
HAF | Hamal |
HAH | Hanscomb Hardware Co. |
HAI | Hellenic Arms IndustryAthens,Greece |
HAJ | BayardMade by Haerens Tojhus |
HAL | C. G. HaenelSame as Haenel-Schmeisser |
HAM | Hamilton |
HAN | Handy/Handy Auto Pistol/Handy |
HAO | Elof Hansson |
HAP | Hauptli |
HAQ | Hammerli |
HAR | Hartman |
HAS | Frank Harrison Arms Co.Imported by H & D Folsom forSickels Arms Co. |
HAT | Hartford Arms Co.Various mfrs. |
HAU | Haut RhinWalther-type pistols |
HAW | Chief MarshalMfd. by Hawes/Sauer |
HBG | HemburgMilitary weapons |
HCS | HerculesVarious mfrs. |
HDD | H & D (Henrion & Dassy) |
HDH | HDH |
HDS | Hendrick Sales & Engineering Co.Importer only |
HEA | Hecla |
HEC | Heckler & Koch |
HEE | C. E. HeinzelmannHandguns |
HEG | FirebirdModel of Hege |
HEJ | Heinemann |
HEM | He-Mo |
HEN | Henry Gun Co.Imported by Crescent |
HER | Herman |
HES | HESSE LTD INVERGROVE,MN |
HET | Hermitage (Arms or Gun Co.)Various mfrs. |
HEW | Herter's Inc.U.S. importer and mfr. |
HEY | HeymMfr. of rifles and revolvers |
HEZ | Hermetic |
HGW | Harris GunworksPhoenix,AZ,mfr. of bolt actionfles. |
HH | CarbojetModel of Hy Hunter |
HHE | H & H ENTERPRISES REDWOOD CITY, CA |
HHU | HARRISON & HUSSEY; ENGLAND |
HIB | Chicago Long Range WonderBrand name of Hibbard, Spencer, &Bartlett |
HIG | Higgins, J. C.In some cases, numbers appearingon barrel(s) of Higgins weaponsare production numbers, |
HIH | Hi-PointMansfield, OH |
HIP | Hispano Argentina |
HIS | Ballester-MolinaMfd. by Hafdasa |
HJI | H.J. IndustriesBrownsville, TX |
HJJ | Henry, J. J., & SonMfr. of Civil War muskets |
HKE | Hawk Engineering, Inc.Northfield, IL |
HKI | Hawk Industries |
HKR | HubenbecklerMfr. of derringers |
HLD | HelicodogModel of shotguns |
HLL | Hall, J. H./Hall-NorthCivil War rifles |
HLM | HolmesManufacturer of MP-83 and MP-22 |
HLY | HOLLOWAY ARMS COMPANY; FT. WORTH, TX |
HNI | HATTON INDUSTRIES; INDIAN MILLS NJ |
HNM | H & N MinicraftCovina, CA |
HNV | Hanover ArmsMfr. of shotguns |
HOA | Holt, Sam |
HOB | Hoban Mfg. Co. |
HOD | AlaskaBrand name of Hood Firearms Co. |
HOF | Holland Firearms Co.Importer of shotguns |
HOH | ApexModel of Holland & Holland |
HOL | Hollenbeck |
HON | Hornet |
HOS | Horsely |
HOT | HotchkissMachine gun |
HPP | HoppesReplicas of antiques |
HR | Abiline CentennialMfd. by Harrington & Richardson |
HRC | Hamilton Rifle Co.Mfr. of rifles |
HRR | COLT BLACK POWDER CO. JOINT OPER W/HENRY REPEATING RIFLE CO NY. |
HRT | Heritage ArmsOpa Locka, FL; formerly QualityFirearms, Inc.; bought out byHeritage Manufacturing Inc. |
HS | Doublenine ConvertibleModel of High Standard |
HSK | Haskell |
HSO | Hollis & SonsMfr. of rifles and shotguns |
HSP | H.S. PRECISION INC. |
HTN | HOLSTON ENTERPRISES PINEY FLATS,TN |
HU | HungaryCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
HUB | Hubertus |
HUG | HUGLU; HUGLU. TURKEY; MANUFACTURER OF SHOTGUNS |
HUM | HummerImported by H & D Folsom |
HUN | Bridgeport Arms Co.Brand name of Hunter Arms Co. |
HUS | HuskyModel of Husqvarna |
HV | Hourat Et Vie |
HWA | Golden BearModel of Howa |
HWK | HawkenEarly rifle mfr. |
HWP | HWP ENTERPRISES; MILWAUKEE, WI SLEDGEHAMMER REVOLVERS |
HY | Hy Score |
HYD | Hyde |
HYS | Hyper-Single |
IAB | Industria Armi BrescianeMarcheno, Italy |
IAC | Indian Arms Corp. |
IAG | AGSee Galesi |
IAI | Irwindale Arms Incorporated |
IAL | Allen AmericanImported shotguns |
IAP | International Antique |
IAR | ArmotecniaMfr. of shotguns |
IBA | IbargunModel of shotgun |
IBE | Iberia FirearmsGalion, OH |
ICE | S.I.A.C.E.; BRESCIA, ITALY |
IDE | IndesolEibar, Spain |
IDS | International Distributors |
IFA | Investarm Fabrica D'Armi |
IGA | I.G.A.Veranopolis, BrazilShotguns imported by Stoker |
IGC | IMPERIAL GUN CO LTD SURREY EN |
IGD | IG Destroyer |
IGL | Inglis, JohnBrowning-type pistol |
IJ | American BulldogBrand of Iver Johnson |
ILJ | IljaBrand of shotgun, mfd. by F. dade Escopatos |
ILL | Illinois Arms Co. |
IMB | ImbelShipped by Springfield Armory |
IMC | I M METAL OZALJ, CROATIA |
IME | ImperialVarious mfrs. |
IMI | I.M.I. (Israel Military Industries)Mfr. of Uzi semiautomatic machineguns |
IMP | IMP (Imperial Metal Products)Mfr. of revolvers |
INA | I. N. A. (Industria National de |
INC | Intratec USA, Inc.Miami, FL -- Mfrs. Intratel(formerly Interdynamics) |
ING | IngramMfr. of machine guns |
INH | International Harvester |
INR | Interarms, Ltd. (Interarmco)U.S. importer and mfr. |
INS | Interstate Arms Co.Mfd. by Crescent |
INT | Intercontinental ArmsImporter only |
INV | Invicta |
INY | InterdynamicConverts to machine pistolCompany closed December, 1984;for US models after 1984 seeMAK/ |
IOR | InterordNashville, TN; formerlyInterordnance. Mfrs. US madecopy of (South Korean) DAEWOOmodel USAS-1 |
IRP | Irwin-Pedersen Arms |
IS | IsraelCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
ISA | ISRAEL ARMS LTD |
ISH | IshaporIshapore, India; state-ownedarsenal |
ISI | ISRAEL ARMS INTERNATIONAL |
ISL | Indian SalesImporter only |
ISR | Desert EagleMfd. by Israeli Military Ind.Imported by Magnum Research |
IT | ItalyCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
ITC | Italo |
ITD | ITM ARMS COMPANY AKA ITM TOOL & DIE; CLEVELAND, OH |
ITG | I. G. I. (Italguns International) |
ITH | CenturyShotgun, model of Ithaca |
ITM | Industrial Technical MachineMade in Switzerland |
IW | IOWA TRIBE |
IZH | IzhevskFormer Soviet arsenal. Mfr. IJ-18shotgun series |
JA | HamadaJapanese military arsenal |
JAB | Jabe/Escopetas JabeMfr. of shotguns |
JAE | Armi Jaeger/Armi JagerImported by Navy Arms Corp. |
JAG | HeroldMfd. by Jager |
JAM | Jerry's Gun & Ammo |
JAN | Jannsen/Jannsen Sons & Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
JAR | Jarmann |
JBS | Joe B. SmithGlendale,CA |
JCH | JERICHO FIREARMS |
JCM | JCMMfr. of shotguns |
JEI | Jennings Firearms Co.Chino, CA |
JEN | Jenkins Special |
JFT | Jennings Fine Tuning Inc.North Hollywood, CA |
JGA | JGAMfr. of rifles |
JGT | Guy T. JonesImporter only |
JHA | Jackson Hole Arms Co.Jackson Hole, WY |
JIE | JieffecoMade by Robes for Phoenix ArmsCo. |
JJC | Jacquemart, J. |
JKI | J-K ImportsU.S. importer |
JKS | Jenks, WilliamMfr. of Civil War rifles |
JLD | JLD Enterprises |
JMO | J. C. Montgomery |
JNN | Jana International Co.Importer only |
JOA | Joha |
JOH | Johnson Arms |
JON | Johnson, Bye & Co.Predecessor of Iver Johnson |
JOT | Johnston-TuckerMfr. of carbines |
JPE | J's Pacific EnterprisePomona, CA; Mfr. of 1911 A-1 typepistols. Slides may be markedBrolin Arms. |
JPF | John Pril FooteAlso known as J. P. Foote |
JRE | J & R Engineering Co. |
JRW | JRW SPORTS; EDGEWATER, FL |
JSA | JOHNNY'S ARMORY MARGATE,FL |
JSN | B. F. JoslynMfr. of Civil War rifles |
JTC | Justice, P. S.Mfr. of Civil War rifles |
JUK | Jukar |
JUS | Just, Joset |
JWL | John W. LinebaughMaryville, MO. |
KAM | Kaltmann |
KAP | Kappora |
KAS | Kahout & Spol |
KAW | Kawaguchiya Firearms Co. |
KAZ | ERNEST KAZIK MILWAUKEE WI |
KCA | Kansas City Arms |
KDF | KDF, Inc.Sequin, TXMfr. of Bolt action huntingrifles |
KDU | Kendu |
KEB | Kebler |
KEC | Kerrco |
KEL | KesslerMfr. of shotguns |
KEN | KentuckianDistributed by IntercontinentalArms |
KER | Emil Kerner |
KES | Kessler Arms Corp. |
KEY | Keystone Arms Co.Brand name of E. K. Tyron |
KFF | KaffirSingle-shot shotgun |
KGS | K and G Serviceshester,PA, maker of Ingram typemiautomatic firearms. |
KHN | KHAN; ISTANBUL TURKEY |
KHR | Kahr ArmsWorcester, MA; makes K9 9mm pistol. |
KIB | Kimball Arms Co.Mfr. of pistols |
KIE | Kimber |
KIL | Kirtland Bros. |
KIM | Kimel/Kimel Ind.Not associated with FirearmsInternational Corp. |
KIR | Kirikkale (MKE) |
KJO | KJOBENHAUNS TOIHUUS,KJOBENHAVNS |
KK | KICKAPOO TRIBE |
KKB | KnickerbockerMfd. by Crescent, American Gun Co.,and Stevens |
KKC | HuskyModel of Krico |
KKS | K. K. Snashin ShojukiMfr. of shotguns |
KLG | Klein Guenther |
KLR | KOLAR ARMS RACINE, WI |
KN | North KoreaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
KNI | Knight ArmamentVero Beach, FL; makes modernfirearms. |
KNR | K. K. Nihon Ryoju Seike SeisakushoMfr. of shotguns |
KO | South KoreaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
KOA | Kobra |
KOB | Kobold |
KOD | Kodiak Mfg. Co. |
KOH | Kohnke Gun WorksRedwood Falls, MN; manufacturesblack-powder pistols. |
KOI | KOLIBRI; REHBURG AUSTRIA; MAD BE GEORGE GABNER |
KOK | Kokura |
KOL | H. M. KolbMfr. of revolvers |
KOM | Kommer, Theodor |
KOO | H. Koon, Inc.Mfr. of Snake Charmer shotgunmodel |
KOR | KorthMfr. of revolvers |
KR | Korea (prior to division of 1948)Code by country if make cannot bedetermined |
KRA | KragMilitary weapons |
KRD | J. H. KriderMfr. of Civil War rifles |
KRE | Krepp |
KRI | Krieghoff Firearms Co.Mfr. of shotguns and double-barrelrifles |
KRK | KRINKS; NAPLES, FLORIDA M97 SPORTING RIFLES |
KSA | Keystone Sporting ArmsMilton,PA, mfr's Cricket modelcal rifle |
KSI | KBI, Inc.Harrisburg, PA; Kassnar BrothersInternational |
KSN | KSN IndustriesManufacturer of Kareen Mark II 9mmpistol. Manufactured in KfarSaba, Israel. |
KTC | Kel-TecCocoa, FL; 9mm pistol, part of CNCIndustries. |
KTG | KTG Firearms |
KTI | Kintrek, IncOwensboro, KY; mfrs .22 LR calibersemiautomatic rifle model KBP-1 |
KUS | A. KrausserNot Iver Johnson |
KZL | Keszler |
LA | J. H. Lau & Co.Importer only |
LAA | LarandMfr. of silencers |
LAB | Lanber Armas |
LAC | LachaModel of shotgun |
LAD | Ladies Pet |
LAF | Lauf Pence |
LAM | J. G. Landmann |
LAN | F. L. (F. Langenhan) |
LAO | Larose |
LAP | Lampo |
LAR | CenturianMfd. by Laurona |
LAS | La France SpecialtiesMfrs. of pistols |
LAT | LahtiMilitary weapons mfd. by Husqvarnaor Valtion Kivaari Tehdas |
LAW | Harry Lawson Co. |
LAZ | LAZZERONI TUCSON,AZ MFR'S OF REVOLVERS |
LB | LobSingle-shot Pistols |
LBA | Le Basque |
LBC | Lebeau-Courally |
LBI | Les Baer Custom IncorporatedLicensed in Millan and Hillsdale,ILCustom gunsmith, makes pistols. |
LBR | LibertyShotguns mfd. by Hood Firearms Co.and Hopkins & Allen |
LBU | Belleri, Luigi |
LCN | LORCIN ENGINEERING CO, INC. FIREARMS, RIVERSIDE, CA |
LDA | Lenoir & Logue |
LDY | Leader Dynamics |
LEB | LebelMilitary weapons |
LEC | J. Lloyd Lewis |
LED | Le Dragon |
LEE | Lee Arms Co. |
LEF | LefeverMfr. of shotguns |
LEG | Lee Special/Lee's Munner SpecialImported by H & D Folsom |
LEH | BritchModel of Lee Enfield |
LEI | LefaucheuxImported |
LEJ | Left Destroyer |
LEK | Le Fulgor |
LEL | Legia Demontants |
LEM | Le Majestic |
LEN | Lefner |
LEO | Le Martiny |
LEP | Le Mat |
LEQ | Le Novo |
LER | Le Page |
LET | Le Protecteur |
LEU | Le Rapide |
LEV | Lepco |
LEW | G. E. Lewismfr. of shotguns |
LEX | Le Sane Parei/Le Sans Pariel |
LEY | JubalaMfd. by Larranaga y Elartza |
LEZ | Lester, L. M. & G. H. |
LFA | Le Tout Acier Duc |
LFB | Lewes/LewisMachine guns |
LFS | Lee's Firearms Co.Mfr. of Civil War rifles |
LGB | LASAGABASTER HERMANOS EIBAR, SP |
LHV | Hans V. Lidl |
LIA | Little Pal |
LIB | Liberty Arms Co.Mfd. by Rohm, Armalite, HerbertSchmidt, and Reck. Importer anddistributor |
LID | Lindsay Mfg. Co.Two-shot Civil War rifles |
LIG | LignoseMfd. by A. G. Lignose |
LIM | Little Tom |
LIN | Lincoln |
LIO | LiegeoiseMade by Robor & Co. |
LIP | LIG (La Industria Guizpucoana) |
LIR | Little All Right (palm pistol) |
LIT | Lightning (pistol) |
LJA | L.E. JURRAS & ASSOCIATES; PRESCOTT, ARIZONA |
LJG | Ljungman |
LJU | Ljutic Arms Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
LKE | Lakefield Sales LimitedLakefield, Canada |
LLA | CommancheModel of Llama |
LMF | Lar ManufacturingWest Jordan, UT |
LMI | Larranaga, MiguelMfr. of shotguns |
LMS | Lames |
LMT | Liviaoitl (Name stamped upsideCopy of .45 U.S. pistol |
LND | LEINAD DUCKTOWN,TN |
LOB | Lobo |
LOE | Loewe, Ludwig |
LOI | Longines |
LON | Long Range Winner/Long Range WonderBrand of Sears & Roebuck |
LOR | John P. Lower |
LOS | Losada |
LOV | Lovell Arms Co.Mfr. of custom rifles |
LOW | Lowell Arms Co. |
LOY | Loyola |
LRE | LASSERRE S.A.; ARGENTINA |
LRN | Leech & RigdonCivil War revolvers |
LRW | Liberty Arms WorksWest Chester,PA; manufacturespistols. |
LSA | LSA |
LSC | L. E. S. Corp. |
LSM | LONE STAR ARMAMENT; STEPHENVILLE, TX (DO NOT CONFUSE WITH '' LONE STARRIFLE COMPANY'' |
LSR | LONE STAR RIFLE COMPANY; CONROE,TX; REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK REPLICAS |
LSS | Le Secours |
LST | Lucheni, Stefano |
LT | LATVIA |
LTG | LithgowGovernment military arsenal |
LU | Lun Ebrug |
LUC | LuchsgewehrfabrikMfr. of firearms |
LUE | Lutetia |
LUG | LugerVarious mfrs. |
LUN | Luna |
LUR | Deputy, L. A.Model of L. A. Fury |
LUT | Luttick |
LUX | FruhufMfd. by Lux |
LUZ | LUCZNIK METAL FACTORY ALSO SEE REFERENCE TO ZAKLADY METALOWE LUCZNIK RADOM, POLAND,LISTED UNDER MAK |
LWR | LEITNER WISE RIFLE CO., INC.; ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA |
LYM | Lyman Gun Co.Percussion rifles and revolvers |
LZH | LZH |
LZL | LaszloImporter only |
MAB | Le CayalierMfd. by Manufacture Automatiquesde Bayonne |
MAC | Mannlicher/CarcanoMilitary weapons |
MAD | MadsenMachine guns |
MAE | Modele des Armes |
MAF | La SalleMfd. by Manufrance |
MAG | Hijos de Jorge BascaranMfr. of Marke and Martigry |
MAH | Maltby & Henley |
MAJ | Mfg. D'Armes a Feu |
MAK | Markwell Arms Co.Mfrs. of replicas of antiques |
MAM | Massachusetts Arms Co.Brand of Stevens |
MAN | Mannlicher |
MAO | J. Manton & Co.Imported by H & D Folsom |
MAP | Marksman ProductsMfr. of air guns |
MAR | Ballard (Rifle)Model of Marlin |
MAS | FA MASSee also M. A. S. |
MAT | M. A. T. |
MAU | AristocratRifle model of Mauser |
MAV | MakarovSoviet military pistols |
MAW | Marston, William M.Mfr. of Civil War carbines |
MAX | MaximMachine guns |
MAY | ArquebusierModel of Mayor |
MBA | GyrojetMfd. by MB Associates |
MBB | Marteau |
MBC | M. A. C. |
MBL | Game GetterModel of Marble |
MBR | Mars (pistols)Various mfrs. |
MCC | Maltby, Corliss & Co. |
MCG | Merex Corp. GebruderDistributor of surplus weapons |
MCH | Manchester ArmsLenor Tenn |
MCI | Machine Crafters, Inc. |
MCL | McLaughlin Gun Mfg. |
MCM | Harris McMillan Gunworks, Inc.Phoenix, AZ; mfr. of custom boltrifles |
MDA | AudaxBrand D'Armes des Pyrenees |
MDF | Mfr. D'Armas de Fuego |
MDI | AKMModel of Maadi |
MDL | Mandall Supply Co.Importer |
MDM | Manufacture Imperial de Mutzig |
MDZ | Mendoza |
ME | August Menz |
MEA | Melina |
MEB | Merwin & BrayMfr. of Civil War rifles |
MEC | Mexican Model |
MED | Ajax ArmyMfd. by Meacham |
MEE | Merkel |
MEF | Meriden Firearms Co.Sears subsidiary |
MEI | Federal Arms Co.Brand of Meridian |
MER | Mereilleux |
MET | Meteor RiflesVarious mfrs. Model 52 mfd. byStevens |
MEU | CompetitionBrand name of John Meunier Gun Co. |
MEV | MerveilleuxRepeating pistol |
MEY | MercuryPistols & shotguns. Tradewindsbrand name |
MFA | Fabrica de Armas Mexico City |
MGL | Mitchel - MogalImporter |
MGM | MEGA MACHINE SHOP, INC; TUMWATER, WA |
MGN | Magnum ResearchMinneapolis, MN Imptr for IsraeliMilitary Indust., Tel Aviv,Israel |
MGT | MagTech Recreational Products, Inc.Importers of CBC Products, Inc.shotgun of Brazil |
MGV | MusgraveMfr. of rifles |
MH | Merwin & Hubert (M & H) |
MHG | MATCH GUNS |
MHN | Manhurin, S. A.French-made Walther |
MHU | Mathieu Arms & DevelopmentMfr. of rifles |
MIA | Midland Gun Co. |
MIB | MEKANIKA INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTD |
MIC | Madison Import Co.Imported only |
MID | Milady |
MIE | Mieg, Armand |
MIF | Minneapolis Firearms Co. |
MIG | Mighty Midget |
MIH | Michigan Armament |
MII | MIL IncorporatedPiney Flats, TN |
MIL | Military Automatic |
MIM | Minima |
MIR | Diamond (Shotgun)Model of Miroku |
MIS | Mississippi Valley Arms Co.Various mfrs. |
MIX | MAC (Military Armament Corp.)Mfr. of Ingram submachine guns |
MKA | Mikkenger Arms |
MKB | M K BALLISTIC SYSTEMS HOLLISTER,CA |
MKI | MK Arms, Inc.Irvine, CA |
MKS | MKS Supply, Inc.Mansfield, OHMfg/dist for Haskell, High PointIberia, and Stallard Pistols |
MKX | MK SPECIALTIES; GRAFTON, WV |
MLE | M. L. |
MLT | VYATSKIE POLYANY MACHINE BLDG PLANT (AKA MOLOT) |
MM | MexicoCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
MMA | Master Mag12 ga. shotgun |
MMC | Monomac |
MML | Modern Muzzle Loading, Inc.Hastings, NB; makes muzzle loading,primitive ignition, black-powderin-lin |
MND | Mondial (blank pistols)Mfr. of starter guns |
MNG | Renato MenegonBrescia, Italy; Mfr. rifle-shotguncombinations. |
MNI | MORINI COMPETITION ARMS BEDANO, SWITZERLAND |
MNN | Fritz Mann (Mann Werke) |
MNS | Minnesota Arms Co. |
MNT | Mentz |
MOA | Mosin-NagantRussian military rifle |
MOB | Montenegrin |
MOC | MOA CorporationBrookville, OH |
MOG | Mondragon |
MOM | Hawthorne (Montgomery Ward)Brand sold by Montgomery Ward |
MON | Moneta-Guernica |
MOO | Moore, William, & Co.Imported by H & D Folsom |
MOP | Morley & Murphy Hdw. Co. |
MOR | Morrisburg |
MOS | Brownie (Pistol)Model of Mossberg |
MOT | MonitorCommercial version of BAR. Variousmfrs. |
MOV | Mt. Vernon Arms Co.Imported by H & D Folsom |
MOW | Mowery Gun WorksMfr. of percussion rifles |
MPA | MASTERPIECE ARMS, INC. CARROLLTON, GA |
MPC | CommanderMfd. by Meiska Products Co.Not associated with Colt |
MRA | Alex Martin, Ltd.Distributor/Importer |
MRC | Merill Co.Mfr. of single-shot pistols |
MRE | Gaulois Repeating PistolMfd. by Manufacture FrancaiseD'Armes et Cycles St. Etienne |
MRF | Marochi & FigliMfr. of shotguns |
MRG | MargolinHandgun model |
MRI | MarocciniMfd. by Brescia |
MRK | MarksBrand of Hunter Arms |
MRL | J. H. Merrill & Co.Mfr. of Civil War rifles |
MRM | Maverick ArmsEagle Pass, TXDerringer mfd. by Uberti |
MRR | Merrimack ArmsNewburyport, MA |
MRS | MearsModel of shotgun |
MRX | Armas MarixaMfr. of shotguns |
MS | Modesto Santos (MS)Mfr. of shotguns |
MSA | MSA |
MSC | MarshwoodBrand of Charles Williams Store |
MSI | Blue MallardModel of Masieri |
MSK | Meiji Seika Kaisha |
MSN | MATSAN; ISTANBUL,TURKEY ; MAKER OF DIAMOND BRAND SHOTGUNS.DO NOT CONFUSE WITH HATSAN ALSO FROM I |
MSP | Man-StopperModel of Lancaster, Webley, andothers |
MSQ | Masquelier |
MSS | Match MasterModel of M-S Safari Arms |
MT | MountaineerRifle, remanufactured Enfield |
MTA | MatebaPavia,IT |
MTC | Mitchell ArmsImported guns |
MTH | MARATHON PRODUCTS, INC. |
MTM | MITCHELL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; SANTA ANNA CALIFORNIA |
MTN | Martini/Martini-HenrySingle-shot rifles |
MTS | MTS |
MTT | Manhattan Pocket Revolver |
MUC | Marson, Samuel, & Co. |
MUE | Maeleer |
MUK | MusketeerRifle model of F. I. Garcia |
MUL | Mueller |
MVC | M.V.T. DiContento Eugenio |
MVI | Mavi di Salvinelli |
MXW | Maxwell ArmsMfr. of black powder guns |
MYD | MaynardMfr. of Civil War rifles |
MYR | Mayer & RiemMfr. of starter guns |
MYS | Mayor & Sons |
MZA | MarteModel of Muguruza |
MZW | CosSee Merz Werke |
NAA | North American ArmsMfr. of .225 single-shot Derringer |
NAG | Nagant (Revolvers) |
NAN | Naniwa Kogyo K. K.Mfr. of shotguns |
NAS | Nashville Arms |
NAV | Naval Company, IncorporatedDoylestown, PAUse NVL only when model is otherthan listed |
NCI | ClaycoSee North China Industries |
NCM | NOWLIN CUSTOM MFG. CLAREMORE,OK |
NCP | NCP PRODUCTS, INC.; CANTON, OH MAKER OF MACH 1 SHOTGUN CROSS REFERENCEWITH MACH 1 FOR CODE PURPOSES |
NE | Artillerie InrichtigenMilitary arsenal |
NEA | Hand EjectorModel of Neumann Freres |
NEB | Newman BrothersDouble shotguns |
NEC | New CarolinaModel of shotgun |
NEE | New England Arms Co. |
NEF | New England FirearmsGardner, MassachusettsTook over Harrington & Richardson |
NEI | New EmpireBrand name of various manufacturers |
NEJ | Ned. Magaziji |
NEL | New Liberty |
NEM | Nemrod |
NEN | Newton Arms Co. |
NEP | Newport |
NES | NESIKA BAY PRECISION, INC. POULSBO, WA |
NEW | Newton |
NFA | NORTH FULTON ARMS LAWRENCEVILLE,GA |
NHM | Mayer, N. H. (NHM)Mfr. of starter guns |
NIT | King NitroVarious mfrs. |
NIV | Niva |
NJD | N.J.D. TACOMA, WA |
NJK | Nihon Juho KogyoshoMfr. of shotguns |
NMC | Budischowsky TP-70Model of Noramco |
NMP | Nambu (Pistols)Military weapons |
NMR | NorrahammarMfr. of rifles |
NOB | American EagleBrand name of Noble |
NOD | NordheimAlso uses name of Vono |
NOH | North & Savage |
NOI | National Ordnance, Inc.Mfr. of rifles |
NOL | Norwich Lock Mfg. Co. |
NOM | Norma |
NON | Norinco |
NOO | Borealis (Brigadier W/Stock)Model of North American Arms |
NOS | North, SimeonCarbines |
NOT | Not Nac Mfg. Co.Mfd. by Crescent |
NOU | Nouveau |
NOV | Novamatic |
NOW | Nopwich Arms |
NOY | Noyo |
NQQ | Golden EagleMfd. by Nikko |
NRC | NoricaMfd. by Norberto Arizmendi |
NRL | Non-RayeBrand of shotguns |
NSC | Norris & ClementMfr. of Civil War rifles |
NSP | National Sports Products |
NTK | Nighthawk FirearmsLorida,FL,mf's of M-10 type semi-tomatic frames. |
NUM | Numrich Arms Corp. |
NVA | Cutlass (Gun Kit)Brand name used by Navy Arms Co. |
NVL | Naval Company |
NVS | Norfolk, VirginiaShotguns, importer only |
NW | NorwayCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
NWT | NEW ENGLAND WESTINGHOUSE/REMINGTON |
NYC | Nippon Yuki Co., Ltd.Mfr. of shotguns |
OAC | Oddity Arms Co.Mfr. of knife pistols |
OAK | Oak LeafVarious mfrs. |
OAL | Oregon Arms LimitedProspect, OR. |
OBE | Systema ObregonModel of Obregon |
OBI | O'Brien Rifle Co. |
OBR | Obregon |
ODC | Ordnance Design Co. |
ODI | O. D. I., IncorporatedMiddlepark, NJ |
OG | OSAGE NATION |
OGA | Firearms Development Co.Mfr. of Omega rifles |
OKC | Marubeni America Corp.Imports from Olin-Kodensha (Japan);trade name--Miida |
OLP | OlympicBrand of various mfrs. |
OLY | Olympia Pistole |
OM | OMBrand of Ojanguren y Marcaide |
OMC | OMC "Back Up" |
OME | Omega (Handguns)Importer of handguns from Spain,Italy, and Germany |
ONA | Onandia |
OO | OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE |
OOW | OHIO ORDNANCE; CHARDON, OHIO |
ORB | Iris, O. H. (Orbea Hermanos)Model of Orbea |
ORD | Ordinanza |
ORM | DuanMfd. by Ormachea |
ORN | Model D'Ordonnance |
ORT | Deutsche Werke (Berlin)Pistols, see Ortgies |
OSC | Oscilante-Azul |
OSG | Osgood Gun Works |
OSP | Osprey |
OST | Osteneichisha |
OTE | Oterr-Sterr |
OTY | Ordnance TechnologyStetson ME |
OVO | ApacheMade by Ojanguren & Vidosa |
OWA | O. W. A. |
OWN | OwenSubmachine guns |
OYE | Oyez |
PAA | Palmetto ArmoryConfederate armory |
PAC | Par & Case |
PAD | Padre |
PAF | Pretoria Arms FactoryPretoria,S.Africa, mf's PAFunior" (formally retired code) |
PAG | Page-Lewis |
PAH | Lee-Enfield Custom #1 or #4Model of Parker-Hale rifle |
PAI | PAC (Pacific Arms Co.)Importer only |
PAL | Paraga |
PAM | ParamountMade by Spadozo, Apaolozo orRetolaza |
PAO | Pagoma |
PAQ | Paragon |
PAR | Parker/Parker Bros.Mfr. of shotguns |
PAS | Parkhurst, William |
PAW | PAWSFor additional information, seePolice Automatic Weapons Service. |
PBY | H. O. PeabodyMfr. of Civil War rifles |
PCE | Cap-ChureMfd. by Palmer Chemical and Equip-ment Co., Inc., Douglasville, GA |
PCH | Pachmayr Gun Works |
PCI | Mountain Arms Co.Mfr. of Precision Ind. |
PCS | Mitraillette VigneronMfd. by Precision Liegeoise S. A. |
PDA | Pasadena FirearmsImporter |
PDI | Pneu-Dart,Inc.Tranquilizer guns |
PEC | Perfect |
PED | PedersoliMfr. antique muzzle-load percussion |
PEI | Perrin |
PEL | PelicanTrademark of Olgilvie Hardware |
PEN | PenguinMfr. of tear gas guns and distresssignals |
PEO | Peote |
PER | Alonzo D. Perry |
PES | Precision Small Parts (PSP)Charlottesville, VA; mfg. of PSP-25 |
PG | Paxton & Gallegher (P & G) |
PGI | PERUGINI VISINI; BRESCIA, ITALY |
PGW | PGW; POWERS, OREGON |
PHE | Phoenix Arms Co.Mfr. of pistols |
PHR | PHILLIP AND ROGERS |
PIC | DecaturImporter of Precise Imports Co. |
PIF | FlobertMfr. of Pistolet Flobert |
PIK | Friedrich Pickert |
PIM | Pacific InternationalDistributor |
PJA | Jaeger, Paul |
PKI | PJK , INC.; BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA (DO NOT CONFUSE WITH (PJK-FEG IN HUNGARY) |
PKP | Powell Knife/Pistol Co.Tuscon,AZ,mf's PKP knife-pistol |
PKR | Parkington & Richardson |
PLA | Plant's Mfg. Co. |
PLM | PalmettoMarking on Tryon rifles |
PLY | PlymouthVarious mfrs. |
PMC | Plainfield Machine Co.Mfr. of commericial M1 carbines |
PMD | Pistole M. 37 or M. 29Military pistol |
PME | Pistole Modell 27Military pistol |
PMF | PHELPS MANUFACTURING, CO. EVANSVILLE, IN |
PMR | PremierMfr. of shotguns |
PN | PONCA TRIBE |
PNA | Penn ArmsPunxsutawney,PA,mf's of Striker 12otguns (classified as destr.vice) |
PNC | PrinceVarious mfrs. |
PND | Peregrine IndustriesHuntington Beach, CA |
PNY | J. C. PenneyUse PNY only when model is otherthan listed |
PO | PolandCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
POC | Police Ordnance Co.(Machine Gun |
POD | Para Ordnance |
POH | Powder Horn |
POI | Polain, Prosper |
POM | Pompeya |
PON | Lucius W. Pond |
POS | POS (Pride of Spain)Mfr. of shotguns |
POT | Polytechnologies |
POW | Powell |
POX | PowermagImported by Herter, various mfrs. |
POY | Pony |
PPI | PPI DUCKTOWN,TN MFG OF POCKET PAL |
PRD | PardiniImported by Fiocchi |
PRE | E. A. Prescott |
PRF | PerfectaMfr. of starter pistols |
PRG | Progress |
PRL | Professional OrdnanceOntario,CD,mf's polymer frames andrearms. |
PRM | Prima |
PRN | ParagonBrand of Stevens and Hopkins &Allen |
PRO | ProtectorVarious mfrs. in both Spain andU.S. |
PRR | Protector Arms Co. |
PRT | PatriotManufacturer of Partisan AvengerMfd. by Bliss & Goodyear |
PRZ | PerazziMfr. of shotguns |
PSG | PETER STAHL PADERBORN, GERMANY |
PTF | Pirlot/Pirlot Freres |
PUD | James Purdey & SonsRifles and shotguns |
PUP | PuppySpanish mfr. was FranciscoArizmendi and various other mfrs. |
PW | PAWNEE TRIBE |
PWA | PWA (Pack West Arms)Manufactured in Milan, Illinoisand assembled in Spokane,Washington |
PZK | PZK |
QAK | H. M. Quackenbush |
QUA | Quan-Doi Cao-DaiMilitary weapons |
QUD | Quan-Doi Quoc. Gia. L. M.Military weapons |
RAB | Ran |
RAC | Replica Arms Co.Marrietta, OH |
RAD | Radom |
RAF | RAPID FIRE TROY, OH |
RAM | Ramo, IncorporatedAntioch, TN |
RAN | Texas-Ranger-Frontier |
RAP | Rapid-Maxima |
RAR | Raymond & Robitaille |
RAS | Rast & Gasser |
RAT | Ratmil |
RAV | Raven Arms Co.Mfr. of handguns |
RAY | Rayon |
RBC | ROBAR CO INC PHOENIX,AZ |
RBF | R. B. IndustriesFraser, MI |
RBI | Rubi |
RBL | Robbins & Lawrence |
RBR | MeloirMfd. by Robar et Cie |
RBY | RoubyMfr. of electric shotguns |
RC | ChicomAbbreviation for Chinese Communist |
RCK | Reck |
RDK | Robar et DekerkhoveEarly mfr. of rifles |
REA | Renegade |
REC | Record Match Pistols |
REE | Red ChieftanBrand of Stevens, various mfrs. |
REI | GENE REISING COMPANY |
REJ | James Reid |
REL | E. M. Reilly & Co. |
REM | FieldmasterMfd. by Remington Arms |
REP | Republic |
RET | BenemeritaBrand of Retolaza |
REU | Revelation |
REV | Revelli |
REX | RexVarious mfrs. |
RFM | Roberts Firearms ManufacturingOssian, IN |
RFY | REynolds, Plant, & Hotchkins |
RGA | Armee ModelMfd. by Roth Gasser |
RGE | Galesi, RinoMfd. by Rigarmi |
RGI | RG (With Numbers)See RG Industries reference |
RGR | Ranger Arms, Inc.Mfr. of rifles |
RHB | ROHRBAUGH FIREARMS; FARMINGDALE, NY |
RHI | MorroneModel of Rhode Island Arms |
RHO | Rhoner/Rhonie |
RIA | Richards, W.Imported by H & D Folsom |
RIC | Richland Arms Co.Importer |
RID | Rigaud |
RIG | John Rigby & Co. |
RIL | Rival |
RIO | RioPercussion pistols |
RJB | R. J. BravermanMeredith, NH; manufacturer of penpistol. Originally sold byAmerican Derringer. |
RLI | Ram Line, Inc. |
RMA | R. M. A. C. (Rocky Mountain Arms |
RMC | ROMARM/CUGIR AK TYPE RIFLES |
RMM | DreyseMfd. by Rheinische Metalwaren |
RMN | L. ROMANO CO.; PENNELLVILLE, NY |
RMO | Remo |
RMP | RAMPRO CORPORATION WILMINGTON,NC |
RMS | ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARMS, INCORPORATED |
RMT | Ranger Machine & Tool (RMT)Mfr. of frames only |
RND | Randall Mfg. CompanyCalifornia |
ROB | ROBINSON ARMAMENT COMPANY SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
ROD | R B Rodda |
ROE | Rogers & SpencerCivil War revolvers |
ROF | Roth Frommer |
ROG | Roger |
ROH | Romer/Romerwerk |
ROI | Rock Island ArmoryCommercial mfr.--do not confusewith Rock Island (military)Arsenal |
ROJ | Red Jacket |
ROK | Rogak, Inc.9mm semiautomatic pistol,Skokie, IL |
ROM | Big DBrand name of Rhoem Gesellschaft |
RON | Rollin White Arms |
ROP | Rock Pistol Mfg. |
ROR | Ross Rifle |
ROS | Roth-Sauer |
ROU | Routledge Mfg. Co. |
ROV | Royal ServiceVarious mfrs. |
ROW | Rosebush, Waldo |
ROY | Royal Gun Co. |
ROZ | Royal Small Arms |
RPA | Republic Arms IncChino,CA |
RPB | RPB Industries |
RPC | Phillip Clay RoettingerMfr. of rifles |
RRA | ROCK RIVER ARMS CLEVELAND,IL |
RRC | Riedlt Rifle Co.Mfr. of single-shot rifles |
RRI | ROGUE RIFLE CO. PROSPECT,OR |
RRN | Rome Revolver & Novelty Co. |
RRT | R & R ENTERPRISES JEFFERSON, SD |
RSE | Arsenal CompanyPrivate firm; Mfr. of pistols. |
RSF | REPUBLIC ARMS OF SOUTH AFRICA JEPPESTOWN,SA |
RST | Roth-Steyr |
RTA | ROMTEHNICA |
RTS | Ranch & Silva (RTS)Also starter guns |
RUB | Ruby Arms Co. |
RUP | NeroMfd. by Rupertus |
RUR | Rural |
RUU | Russo-Chinois |
RVL | Rival |
RWS | RWS/DianaMfr. of airguns |
RXO | Rexio S. R. L. |
RYA | Royster Armament |
RYE | Ryan, E., Pistol Mfg. Co. |
RYN | NapoleonMfd. by Ryan |
RZI | BATTISTA RIZZINI; ITALY |
RZO | RaznoShotguns |
SAA | Sabatti & Tanfolglio |
SAB | S. A. Automatique |
SAC | S. A. C. M. |
SAD | Sanders |
SAE | Sanderson |
SAF | Sabatier |
SAG | S. A. G. M. or S. A. G. E. M. |
SAH | St. Hubert |
SAI | St. Louis Arms Co.Imported by Folsom for Hunter Arms |
SAK | FinnbearModel of Sako |
SAM | Sarmco |
SAN | Sangenhau |
SAO | St. Gotthardt |
SAP | Sporting Arms Mfg.Littlefield, TX |
SAQ | Felix Sarasqueta & Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
SAR | DestructorModel of Salaverria |
SAS | Sahsho Ltd. |
SAV | Model B-63Model B-64Model B-65CModel B-68Model B-963Model B-967 |
SAX | AgnerSee Saxhoj Product |
SAY | S. A. (Suinaga y Aramberri)Mfr. of revolvers, see also VictorAramberri & Sons |
SBA | SHINBISHA; JAPAN MAKER OF SHOTGUNS |
SBI | Armi SabattiMfr. of shotguns |
SBU | SERBU FIREAMS, INC. TAMPA, FL |
SCE | Kaschie (Karl Schieder)Mfr. of derringers |
SCF | Schoulhof, Wien |
SCH | A. W. Schwarzlose |
SCI | Schintad |
SCK | Shin Chuo Kohyo, K. K.Mfr. of shotguns and pistols |
SCL | Schultz/Larsen |
SCM | SchmeisserMfd. by C. G. Haenel, Erma andothers |
SCN | Schonberger |
SCP | Scorpion |
SCQ | Schmidt-RubinSwiss military rifle |
SCR | BisonBrand of Herbert Schmidt |
SCT | Scott Arms Co. |
SCU | Scout |
SCY | Security Industry of America, Inc.Handguns |
SD | Saco DefenseSaco,ME,mf's Desert Eagle Pistolsr Magnum Research and someatherby Rifles. |
SDA | Stallard Arms |
SDG | Sucesor de e Guisasola |
SDI | SABRE DEFENCE INDUSTRIES, LLC NASHVILLE, TN |
SE | R. F. Sedgley, Inc. |
SED | Sedco IndustriesLake Elsinore, CA |
SEJ | Johann Springer's ErbinMfr. of shotguns |
SEL | Simson |
SEM | Semmerling Corp.Mfr. of handguns |
SEN | Handi-GunMfd. by Serna |
SEP | Seecamp, L. W.Milford, CT |
SEQ | S. E. A. M. |
SER | Sears Roebuck & Co.Use only when mfr. is unknown |
SES | SpescoVarious mfrs. |
SET | Sentinal ArmsRideway, PA |
SF | South AfricaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
SFA | Freses Ames SchroederDistributor |
SFF | Sheriff's Model |
SFM | SHAN DONG FIRST MACHINERY COMPANY, CHINA |
SGA | Sterling ArmsMfr. of handguns |
SGD | LH Gun Co.Springfield Armory M1A |
SGR | STINGER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; SAULT ST. MARIE, MI; PENGUNS ETC |
SGS | STAN'S GUNSMITHING SERVICE WEBSTER,NH |
SGU | State Arms Gun Co.Waunakee, WI; Mfr. of rifles -Klaus Horstkamp. |
SGW | SGW EnterprisesMfr. of frames only |
SHA | C. Sharps & Co. (Sharps & Sons) |
SHB | Old ReliableMarking on Sharps Borchardt rifles |
SHC | C. S. Shattuck Arms Co. |
SHD | Shadow/Shadow IndyModel of shotguns |
SHE | KnockaboutModel of Sheridan |
SHF | Sheffield |
SHG | Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham |
SHI | Schilling |
SHK | Sharps & HankinsCivil War carbines |
SHM | SchimelGas/air pistol |
SHN | August SchnleAlso see Reform |
SHP | Shapleigh Hardware Co.Distributor of shotguns |
SHU | Shue's Special |
SHV | SchoverSingle-shot rifles |
SIA | S. I. A. |
SIC | Sickles Arms Co. (Sickles & |
SIE | Sierra Arms Co. |
SIG | HammerliMfd. by S. I. G. |
SII | Springfield FirearmsSpringfield, MA |
SIL | Sile Distributors, Inc. |
SIM | Simmons |
SIN | SingerMfd. by Francisco Arizmendi andFrantisek Dusek |
SIR | Sirkis Industries, Ltd. |
SIS | Sivispacem |
SIT | Sites SpecterRamat-Gan, Israel |
SIV | SimonovSoviet AK rifles |
SK | SEMINOLE NATION |
SKB | AthenaSKB Firearms Company |
SKI | Shiki (Copy Mauser M. P.)Shanghai Arsenal |
SKN | Shinkosha |
SKO | Skoda |
SKS | SILAH MAKINA KLIP SAN, TIC, LTD. IZMIR TURKEY;TRADENAME HATSAN |
SLA | Specialty ArmsMfd. in Springfield, OH |
SLC | Solingen CutleryImporter, see Liberty Arms |
SLF | Salford Imports |
SLH | Shiloh Products (Sharps Rifle)Mfr. of custom rifles |
SLK | STORM LAKE MACHINE INC. LENOIR CITY,TN |
SLM | Steel City ArmsPittsburgh, PA |
SLR | SLLR |
SLV | Slavia |
SMA | SmimuraDistributor |
SMC | BakerBrand name of L. C. Smith Gun Co. |
SMF | Steelville Mfr. Co. |
SMG | SAEILO MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES; WORCHESTER, MA |
SMI | Smith (not Smith & Wesson) |
SMK | Smok |
SMM | Otis A. Smith |
SMN | SHOOTERS ARMS MANUFACTURING (S.A.M.) PHILIPPINES |
SMO | John M. Smythe Mdes. (or Hdw.) Co.Various mfrs. |
SMP | SimplexImported by Stoeger |
SMS | Smith-SonianMfd. by Crescent or Harrington &Richardson |
SMT | Smith Manufacturing CompanyHolland, OH |
SMZ | SarsicmazMfr of shotguns |
SNA | FRANCESCO SERENA; MAINLY MARKED SERENA; ITALY |
SNB | Santa BarbaraRifles, imported by ConnecticutValley Arms |
SND | Sendra Corporation |
SNI | Sundance IndustriesN. Hollywood, CA |
SNL | StanleyImported by H & D Folsom |
SNM | SAN MARTIN; EIBAR SPAIN |
SNN | Shinn-A-SipjaSeoul, South Korea |
SNP | SMITH ENTERPRISES TEMPE,AZ SEMI-AUTO M14 STYLE RIFLES |
SNT | Scheintod/ScheintotMfr. of handguns |
SNV | STANDARD ARMS OF NEVADA RENO, NV; NOT SAME AS STANDARD ARMS COMPANY (STD) IN DELAWARE |
SOC | Societe Anonyme |
SOD | Societe D'Armes |
SOI | Franz SodiaMfr. of shotguns |
SOK | SOKOLOVSKY CORP. SUNNYVALE, CA |
SOL | Solway |
SON | Solothurn |
SOO | Stanley Tool Co. (The Stanley |
SOP | Soper |
SOS | Guilio Sosso |
SOT | SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING CHANDLER,AZ |
SP | Espanola (or Spain)Code by country if make cannot bedetermined |
SPB | Spiller & BurrCivil War revolvers |
SPC | Standard Products Co.Mfr. of military-style carbines |
SPD | SpandauRoyal arsenal |
SPE | Special Service |
SPF | Sport Arm of Florida |
SPG | Spencer RifleCivil War military |
SPH | Spanish American War VintageSpringfield Armory, Springfield, IL |
SPI | Spirlet |
SPL | San PauloBrand of shotgun (Mfr. unknown) |
SPM | SportsmanNames of Harrington & Richardson,Crescent, and various other mfrs. |
SPO | Sportco |
SPP | Sportarms |
SPR | Springfield Arms Co.Name used by Crescent, Savage, andWarner Arms Corp. |
SPS | Spesco Corp.Importer and mfr. |
SPW | CYQ"CYQ" is coding on Spreewerk guns |
SPX | Sphinx Engineering, SAFormer ITM |
SQ | SwedenCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
SQB | Bingham, Squire'sMfd. by Squibman |
SR | BearcatModel of Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
SRA | Sporting Arms Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
SRC | Charles Steen Armament Co. (Sarco)Importer |
SRD | SARDIUS INDUSTRIES |
SRE | Spitfire Mfg. Co.Police carbines |
SRF | Serrifile, Inc.Lancaster, CA |
SRI | Shilen Rifles, Inc.Mfr. of custom rifles |
SRM | StormSingle-shot rifles |
SRN | SternStarter guns |
SRQ | Saraquesta, VictorMfr. of shotguns |
SRS | SERITSAN_ ISMIR, TURKEY |
SRV | Service Armament Co.Importer |
SSE | SitesBrescia, Italy |
SSG | Schmeisser & Simpson |
SSK | K-MartUse only when mfr. is unknown |
SSP | Silma Sporting GunBrescia, Italy |
SSS | Abiline MarshalMfd. by J. P. Sauer & Sons |
SSU | Secret ServiceMfd. by Howard Arms, U.S. RevolverCompany, and several others |
ST | Acme Arms Co.Subsidiary of Stevens |
STA | Bonifacio EcheverriaSee Star |
STB | Staggs Bilt ProductsSerial numbers 1 thru 2000 |
STD | Standard Arms Co. |
STE | Mannlicher-SchoenauerMfd. by Steyr |
STF | Stillers Precision Firearms |
STG | STINGER MANUFACTURING CORP.; PENGUNS |
STH | Strayer Tripp, International |
STI | Striker 12Similar to Streetsweeper 12-gaugeshotgun |
STJ | Grant, Stephen, & Joseph Land, Ltd. |
STL | SterlingSubmachine guns |
STM | Starr Arms Co.Mfr. of Civil War carbines |
STN | StenSubmachine guns |
STO | Franz StockMfr. of shotguns and pistols |
STQ | Albin Wall |
STR | A. StroegerDo not confuse with Stoeger Arms |
STT | Scotti |
STU | Australian Automatic ArmsTazmania, Australia |
STV | Eugene StonerDesigner of Stoner Weapons System |
STW | Stewart |
STX | Alexander Stocking & Co. |
STY | Stanley Arms Co. |
STZ | Stoeger ArmsImporter; France, Germany and Spain |
SUD | Sudarev |
SUI | SuperiorVarious mfrs. |
SUN | Harold Sunngard |
SUO | SuomiMfr. of submachine guns |
SUP | Super Destroyer |
SUV | Survival ArmsMaker of AR-7 rifle (Post-1991) |
SVI | SHOELESS VENTURES, INC.; CARSON CITY, NEVADA |
SVT | Strayer-VoigtGrand Prairie,TX mfr's of pistolsAustin, TX; manufactures Colt1911 clone, "Model 2011" |
SW | BodyguardModel of Smith & Wesson |
SWD | Cobray FirearmsSmyrna, Ga |
SWF | Swift Mfg. Co. |
SWH | Sterlingworth II |
SWL | SPECIAL WEAPONS LLC TEMPE, AZ; H&K TYPE WEAPONS |
SWP | SELECT WEAPON SYSTEMS, INC. WALNUT CREEK,CA |
SWS | Special Weapons and Individual |
SX | KalashnikovDesigner of Soviet AK machine gun |
SYC | Syco Double Hammerless |
SYL | LiraMfd. by Systema La Lira |
SYM | SympathiqueMfd. by Manufacture D'Armes desPyrenees |
SYR | Syracuse Forging Co.Succeeded by Baker Gun Forging Co. |
SYS | Pistolet Auto. Francais UnionMfd. by Seytres |
SZ | SwitzerlandCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
TAC | T. A. C. |
TAI | Taico |
TAL | GauchoModel of Tala |
TAP | CaribouRifle model of Tampereen Asepaja |
TAS | FalconTrade name of Spesco; mfd. byTaurus |
TAT | Tatra |
TAW | Texas ArmoryWaco, TX; makes derringers. |
TBB | Brown Bess (Tower)Replica |
TBR | TiberSingle-shot pistols |
TBS | Bland, Thomas, & Sons |
TCA | TECHNO ARMS |
TDE | "International" PoliceStainless .357 revolvers |
TDI | Traditions, Inc.Importers of Spanish black-powderfirearms |
TDS | Thermo Dynamic SystemsMfr. of handguns |
TEI | Teis |
TEN | Ten StarImported by H & D Folsom |
TEU | Teuf-TeufHandgun model |
TEX | Texas Ranger |
TFG | Fabrica D'Armi F. Lli TanfolglioMfr. of revolvers |
TGC | THE TRIANGLE GUN CO; HUNGARY |
TGE | Tokyo Gas & Electric |
TGG | Tiger (Shotgun)Imported by H & D Folsom |
TGO | Three G. Ordnance |
TH | ThailandCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
THA | Thames Arms Co.Brand of Harrington & Richardson |
THE | American, The |
THH | J. Thomas |
THM | ContenderMfd. by Thompson Center |
THR | Three Barrel Gun Co. |
THY | Thayer, Robinson, & Cary |
TIC | Fox CarbineModel of Tri-C-Corp |
TII | TALON INDUSTRIES, INC. ENNIS, MT |
TIN | Tingle |
TIP | Tippman Arms Company1/2 scale reproduction of Browningmachine gun, .22 caliber; FortWayne, IN |
TIS | TisanMfd. by Salaverria |
TIW | Tiwa |
TKA | Tokyo Arsenal |
TKK | FinlandiaModel of Tikka. Imported by F. I.Garcia |
TLA | Texas Longhorn ArmsRichmond, TX |
TLN | Golden West (Talon) |
TLR | FellingSauke Center,MN |
TLT | TEL-TEC |
TMC | Titan Manufacturing Corp.Bought by F. I. E. in 1968 |
TMP | Techniarm Metal Products |
TNI | TNI |
TNW | T N W TECHNETWORK VERONIA,OR |
TOB | Tobin Arms Mfg. Co. |
TOF | Buffalo ScoutMfd. by Francisco Tanfolglio;inscribed "Made in Italy" |
TOI | Tobin SimplexMfr. of revolversRevolvers |
TOJ | Taiyo-JukiMfr. of shotguns |
TOL | Toledo Firearms Co. |
TOM | Thomas Arms Co. |
TON | TonoliniModel 440 Shotgun |
TOP | Torpille |
TOR | Torkelson Arms Co.Mfr. of shotguns |
TOW | American BoyBrand name of Townley Metal Co. |
TPE | Triple-S Development Co. |
TRA | Traps Best |
TRC | TRC |
TRD | Trade |
TRE | Tranter, William |
TRF | Traff |
TRJ | Trejo |
TRL | Trocaola, Aranzabal |
TRO | TriompheMfd. by Apalozo |
TRQ | Trico |
TRR | Trent Metal Industries |
TRS | Tripp ResearchMaker of plastic replacement framesfor Colt 1911 style pistols |
TRT | Tru-Test |
TRV | Triplett & Scott |
TRW | TradewindsImporter only, code for mfr. ifknown |
TRX | TirmaxAutomatic loading rifle |
TRY | Edward Tryon & Co.Distributor only |
TS | TSModel of shotgun |
TSA | Texas Automatics |
TSC | Top Snap ChampionBrand of Great Western Arms Corp. |
TSD | Triumph Sports Distributor |
TSE | Texas Sesquicentennial |
TSL | TACTICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC; BOISE, ID |
TSR | TaserFires electrically charged darts |
TTI | Ttibar Pistola |
TTN | TTI INTERNATIONAL; GLEN ALLEN VIRGINIA |
TTU | TRESSITU |
TUA | Arsenal de Tula |
TUE | Tue-Tue |
TW | Taiwan, Republic of ChinaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
TWP | TWIN PINES, PHILIPPINES |
TWR | "Tower" Brown BessPre-revolutionary war Britishmilitary weapons plant |
TY | TurkeyCode by country if make cannotdetermined |
TYR | Tyrol (Rifle)Early name for Voere, also seeDumoulin |
UAC | Bostwick BraunShotguns mfd. by Union Arms Co. |
UAE | U. A. E. (Union Armera Eibar) |
UBE | Aldo UbertiMfr. of revolvers |
UC | U. C. |
UGA | Ignacio Ugartechea |
UGB | Martin Ugarteburu |
ULA | Ultra Light ArmsGranville, WV |
ULT | Ultra Hi |
ULY | ULTIMATE ACCURACY LONOKE, AR; .50 CALIBER RIFLE |
UMX | UMAREX; GERMANY - GERMAN MFG DETAILED AIRGUN VERSION OF BRAND NAME FIREARMS SUCH AS S & W, COLT, SIG |
UNA | UnionVarious mfrs. |
UNC | Uncle Sam |
UNI | CorsairModel of Unique |
UNN | Union/Union I |
UNS | Unis |
UNU | Unique |
UNV | Auto-WingShotgun model of Universal |
UPD | UplanderShotgun model |
URE | Urrejola |
URG | RenoModel of Uriguen |
URI | PremierMfd. by Tomas de Urizar y Cia |
URK | UrkoMfr. of rifles and shotguns |
US | U.S.Use if nonmilitary-issue and gundoes not display make or modeland is manufactured in the U.S. |
USA | Aircraft Armaments Corp. |
USC | Union Sales Co. |
USG | ULTRAMATIC SPORTWAFFEN G.M.B.H. |
USL | U.S. Arms & Cutlery Co. |
USO | U.S. ORDNANCE SPARKS, NV |
USP | El DoradoBrand name of United Sporting Arms |
UST | United States Arms Corp. |
UTI | Utica |
UWK | Spitfire-Super 777Starter gun mfd. by Uniwerke |
UZI | UZISemiautomatic; imported Action ArmsPhiladelphia, PA |
UZU | Uzumlu Arms |
VAI | Vainqueur |
VAL | Valiant/Valiant RifleVarious mfrs. |
VAM | EraBrand of Valmet |
VAN | Vandalis |
VAO | ValorImporter of EMGE and Rohm |
VAR | Varmeter |
VAS | TompkinsModel of Varsity |
VCI | Dynamic (Shotgun)Imported by Virginia CapesImporters |
VCL | VOLQUARTSEN CUSTOM LTD |
VCN | VULCAN ARMS INCORPORATED; INVERGROVE HEIGHTS, IL |
VCU | VERNEY CARRON USA,INC.; CLAY CENTER, KANSAS |
VEA | VedettSee Rouby |
VEB | Velobrom |
VEI | Velomith |
VER | Vergo |
VET | VetterliMilitary weapons |
VGA | VegaDistributed by PI?C & Eddy Mfg. Co. |
VII | Vici |
VIK | Vickers-Armstrong.30 caliber machine guns |
VIL | Vilar |
VIO | VictorVarious mfrs. |
VIP | ViperSee Baby Hammerless |
VKT | Tehdas |
VL | VOLBrand name of Blumenfield Imports |
VLC | VolcanicModel of starter guns |
VLK | Valkyrie Arms, Ltd. |
VLN | VulcanMfd. by Pfanni |
VNA | VERONA; ITALY |
VNC | Vinceta y Cia |
VNT | Verchrmont |
VOE | Black ForestModel of Voere rifles |
VOI | Valley Ordnance, Inc.Mfd. for Springfield Armory, Tx |
VOL | Commando MK IIISemiautomatic carbines, seeVolunteer Enterprises |
VOR | Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. |
VRA | VECTOR ARMS; SALT LAKE CITY UTAH; NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH VEKTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA |
VRM | VARNER ARMS; OAK HARBOR WASHINGTON |
VRN | VorenbachMfr. of rifles |
VSP | VASP (Visser Assault Pistol)Mfd. by Harwick Air Controls |
VTO | ValtroCarcina,IT mfr's of shotguns |
VTR | VEKTOR PRETORIA,SA |
VUC | Vulcain |
VUR | VURSAN; ISTANBUL, TURKEY |
VVC | Virgin Valley Custom Guns |
WAC | Western Arms Corp. |
WAE | Warner-Counet |
WAF | Walch Firearms Co. |
WAG | Don Austin WagenknechtGrandview,MO |
WAL | Armee (Pistol)Model of Walther |
WAM | HamiltonModel of Whamo |
WAN | Dunlap Special (Pistol)Model of Warner Arms Co. |
WAO | Warren Arms Corp.Imported by H & D Folsom |
WAS | Warrior PistolsImported by Laszio |
WAT | AmelungModel of Warnant |
WAU | Wautauga |
WBN | Ward BurtonMfr. of Civil War rifles |
WD | WYANDOTTE TRIBE |
WDM | WEI DONG MANUFACTURING; CHINESE |
WE | Weher |
WEA | Roy WeatherbyMfr. of rifles and shotguns |
WEE | G. S. Webber |
WEF | Webley-FosberyAutomatic revolvers |
WEG | Werder Lightning |
WEH | Wesson & Harrington |
WEI | Herman WeihrauchMfr. of Arminius |
WEK | Frank Wesson |
WEL | Wegria-Charlier |
WEM | Wesson, Stevens, & Miller |
WEN | Western MarshalMfd. by Sauer and various othermfrs. |
WEO | Dan B. Wesson ArmsWent out of business. Now knownas Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. |
WER | Weaver Arms |
WES | Richards, WestleyImported by Harrington & Richardson |
WEV | Western Valley Arms |
WFR | Waffen Franconia |
WG | West, Federal Republic of GermanyCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
WHE | Whitneyville Armory |
WHI | Lightning ModelSame as Wolverine |
WHP | WhippetVarious mfrs. |
WHQ | Wilshire Arms Co. |
WHT | Wichita ClassicBolt action rifle |
WI | Wedmer |
WIC | Wischo (K. G. Wilsker & Co.)Importer |
WID | Ted WilliamsSold by Sears. Number appearingthereon is possibly Searsinventory control number rathert |
WIF | WinfieldPistols only |
WII | Winfield Arms Co.Shotguns made by Crescent |
WIL | Winslow Arms Co.Long guns |
WIN | Olin-Mathieson Corp.Mfd. by Winchester |
WIP | Wilkar Products, Inc. |
WIR | Winco Arms Co. |
WIS | Wiltshire Arms Co.Imported by H & D Folsom |
WIT | Witte's IXL |
WIY | Wildey Firearms CompanyWinston, NJ |
WJJ | W J JEFFERY & COMPANY, LTD.; ENGLAND |
WKN | Diane (Pistol)Model of Wilkinson Arms Co. |
WKS | Wilkinson & SonsAlso see Webley |
WLC | WILSON COMBAT BERRYVILLE, AR |
WLD | Falke/Falke World ArmsMfd. by World Arms Corporation |
WLK | Walker |
WLM | Wilmont Arms Co.Imported by H & D Folsom |
WLT | Wesson & LeavittMfr. of Civil War revolvers |
WNC | Winfield Arms Co.Importer only |
WNK | Winkler-FerlackMfd. in Germany |
WNT | Wichester |
WOD | Wesco Ordnance, Division of B-C |
WOE | E. Woerther |
WOF | Wolf |
WOO | James Woodward & Sons |
WOR | Worthington Arms Co.Mfd. by Crescent & various othermfrs. |
WRL | Werndl |
WS | ScottMfd. by Webley & Scott |
WSN | Watson Brothers |
WST | Stenda/Stenda WerkeWaffenfabrik-Stenda Werke |
WT | WICHITA TRIBE |
WTP | WITNESS P; GREY GHOST MODEL |
WTW | Whitworth Rifle Co. |
WTY | E. WhitneyEarly mfr. of rifles |
WUR | WurffleinMfr. of rifles |
WW | Weiner Waffenfabrik |
WWF | Wiener Waffenfabrik |
WYA | Wyoming Arms |
XLC | XLCRVarious mfrs. |
XPL | X-Ploraco of Texas, Inc.Automatic weapons |
XPR | ExpertBrand of Crescent |
XSD | XIN SHAI DAI; CHINESE |
YA | Young AmericaImported by George E. Rose Co. |
YAO | YatoMfd. by Hamada Arsenal |
YG | YugoslaviaCode by country if make cannot bedetermined |
YJS | Yamamoto Juho SeisakushoMfr. of shotguns |
YLZ | YILDIZ SANAYI; BURDUR, TURKEY; SHOTGUN ETC. |
YOK | York CutleryImporter of Armalite and EMGE |
YOR | YorkVarious mfrs. |
YOV | Yovanovitch |
YSS | Firearms Co.Mfr. of rifles |
ZAA | Ascensio Zabala |
ZAB | NOC-A-BOTMfd. by Zabala Hermanos |
ZAM | Zamacola Hermanos |
ZAN | Custom ModelShotgun, model of Zanotti |
ZAP | Z Aut. Pistole |
ZAR | CorlaModel of Zaragoza |
ZAS | Zastaza (Zavodi Crevena)Mfr. of rifles |
ZAV | Zavady Jana SvermyMfr. of shotguns |
ZAY | ZayreUse only when mfr. is unknown |
ZB | Z-B |
ZEB | Zebra |
ZEH | Emil Zehner (Suhl)Mfr. of pistols |
ZEL | Zella |
ZEP | ClaybirderModel of Zephyr |
ZLU | ZuluSingle-shot shotguns |
ZMW | Z M WEAPONS BERNARDSTON,MA |
ZOI | Antonio ZoliMfr. of shotguns |
ZOL | Fara |
ZOU | Zouave |
ZTT | Fabio ZanottiMfr. of shotguns |
ZUL | M. Zulaica & Co. (Zulaica y Cia) |
ZZZ | UnknownSEE NCIC OPERATING MANUAL,PART 4, SECTION 2. CONTACT CJISLAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTSECTION |