Guns used in crimes

May 19, 1999

Of all firearms linked to criminal activity in the United States last year, these five were traced most often.

1. Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver

2. Lorson Engineering .380 caliber pistol

3. Ruger 9-mm semi-automatic pistol

4. Raven Arms .25 caliber handgun

5. North China Industries 7.62 caliber rifle

Source: US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.