Bourne, Joseph & Son Falling Block Rifle

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Bourne, Joseph & Son Falling Block Rifle (single-shot, chambered in .450 x 3 1/4", made in United Kingdom) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 121985.

Reference table record

FRN
121985
Make
Bourne, Joseph & Son
Model
Falling Block Rifle
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Rifle
Action
Single-Shot
Country
United Kingdom

Calibres on this record

.450 x 3 1/4"

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 Bourne, Joseph & Son Falling Block Rifle restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Bourne, Joseph & Son Falling Block Rifle (single-shot, chambered in .450 x 3 1/4", made in United Kingdom) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 121985. 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 Bourne, Joseph & Son Falling Block Rifle?

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 121985?

FRN 121985 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Bourne, Joseph & Son Falling Block Rifle 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.