Colt 1911-A1 Government Rail Gun

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Colt 1911-A1 Government Rail Gun (semi-automatic, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, made in Germany) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 135345.

Reference table record

FRN
135345
Make
Colt
Manufacturer
Walther
Model
1911-A1 Government Rail Gun
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

.22 Long Rifle

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 Colt 1911-A1 Government Rail Gun restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Colt 1911-A1 Government Rail Gun (semi-automatic, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, made in Germany) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 135345. 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 Colt 1911-A1 Government Rail Gun?

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 135345?

FRN 135345 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Colt 1911-A1 Government Rail Gun 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.