Kessler, F W Side By Side
Non RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Kessler, F W Side By Side (multi-barrel, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 137459.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 137459
- Make
- Kessler, F W
- Model
- Side By Side
- Classification
- Non Restricted
- Type
- Shotgun
- Action
- Multi-Barrel
- Country
- Germany
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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Is the Kessler, F W Side By Side restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Kessler, F W Side By Side (multi-barrel, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 137459. 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 Kessler, F W Side By Side?
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 137459?
FRN 137459 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Kessler, F W Side By Side 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.

