Merkel K4

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel K4 (single-shot, chambered in .243 Winchester, .270 Weatherby Magnum, .270 Winchester and 10 more, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 128228.

Reference table record

FRN
128228
Make
Merkel
Model
K4
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Rifle
Action
Single-Shot
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

.243 Winchester.270 Weatherby Magnum.270 Winchester.30-06 Springfield.300 Winchester Magnum.308 Winchester.30R Blaser6.5x57R Mauser6.5x65R RWS7mm Remington Magnum7x57R Mauser7x65R Brenneke8x57RJS Mauser

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 K4 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel K4 (single-shot, chambered in .243 Winchester, .270 Weatherby Magnum, .270 Winchester and 10 more, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 128228. 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 K4?

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 128228?

FRN 128228 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Merkel K4 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.