Merkel 160A

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel 160A (multi-barrel, chambered in .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby, .470 Nitro Express and 1 more, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 123856.

Reference table record

FRN
123856
Make
Merkel
Model
160A
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Rifle
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

.375 H&H Magnum.416 Rigby.470 Nitro Express.500 Nitro Express

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 160A restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel 160A (multi-barrel, chambered in .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby, .470 Nitro Express and 1 more, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 123856. 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 160A?

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 123856?

FRN 123856 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Merkel 160A 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.