Whistler, Edward Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol
RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Whistler, Edward Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol (single-shot, chambered in .22 Rimfire, .320 Rimfire, made in United Kingdom) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 127649.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 127649
- Make
- Whistler, Edward
- Manufacturer
- Tranter, William
- Model
- Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol
- Classification
- Restricted
- Type
- Handgun
- Action
- Single-Shot
- Country
- United Kingdom
Calibres on this record
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 Whistler, Edward Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Whistler, Edward Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol (single-shot, chambered in .22 Rimfire, .320 Rimfire, made in United Kingdom) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 127649. 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 Whistler, Edward Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol?
A restricted PAL, and the firearm must be registered to you before you take possession. Transport generally requires an authorization to transport, and if this is a handgun the October 2022 transfer freeze applies to most transfers between individuals.
What is FRN 127649?
FRN 127649 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Whistler, Edward Tranter's Patent Saloon Pistol 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.