Benson, J R No 9 Buenos-Aires
RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Benson, J R No 9 Buenos-Aires (single-shot, chambered in .50 Percussion, made in Unknown) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 133397.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 133397
- Make
- Benson, J R
- Model
- No 9 Buenos-Aires
- Classification
- Restricted
- Type
- Handgun
- Action
- Single-Shot
- Country
- Unknown
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.
Common questions
Is the Benson, J R No 9 Buenos-Aires restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Benson, J R No 9 Buenos-Aires (single-shot, chambered in .50 Percussion, made in Unknown) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 133397. 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 Benson, J R No 9 Buenos-Aires?
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 133397?
FRN 133397 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Benson, J R No 9 Buenos-Aires 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.