Merkel 97MV

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel 97MV (multi-barrel, chambered in 8x57RJS Mauser, 20 Gauge, 9.3x74R, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 120087.

Reference table record

FRN
120087
Make
Merkel
Model
97MV
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Combination Gun
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

8x57RJS Mauser20 Gauge9.3x74R

Sourced from the published RCMP Firearms Reference Table. This is a reference, not a legal determination — confirm with the Canadian Firearms Program before a transfer, an import, or anything else that turns on the classification.

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Common questions

Is the Merkel 97MV restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel 97MV (multi-barrel, chambered in 8x57RJS Mauser, 20 Gauge, 9.3x74R, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 120087. Classification attaches to the specific firearm rather than the model name, so variants with a different barrel length, overall length or action can carry a different class. Confirm the record matches the firearm in front of you, and verify with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program before any transfer.

What licence do I need to buy a Merkel 97MV?

A valid non-restricted PAL, which the seller must verify before the firearm changes hands. No registration is required for individuals, and the firearm can be shipped by a carrier that accepts firearms.

What is FRN 120087?

FRN 120087 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Merkel 97MV record in the Firearms Reference Table. Quoting the FRN is the unambiguous way to identify a firearm in a transfer, a registration or an import, because model names are reused across variants that are not classified alike.