Malchair, H Open Top Frame Double Action
RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Malchair, H Open Top Frame Double Action (revolver, chambered in .380 Revolver Short Centerfire, 9mm Pin-Fire, made in Belgium) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 127948.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 127948
- Make
- Malchair, H
- Model
- Open Top Frame Double Action
- Classification
- Restricted
- Type
- Handgun
- Action
- Revolver
- Country
- Belgium
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 Malchair, H Open Top Frame Double Action restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Malchair, H Open Top Frame Double Action (revolver, chambered in .380 Revolver Short Centerfire, 9mm Pin-Fire, made in Belgium) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 127948. 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 Malchair, H Open Top Frame Double Action?
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 127948?
FRN 127948 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Malchair, H Open Top Frame Double Action 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.