Colt 1911-A1
RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Colt 1911-A1 (semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP, made in Unknown) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 170682.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 170682
- Make
- Colt
- Model
- 1911-A1
- Classification
- Restricted
- Type
- Handgun
- Action
- Semi-Automatic
- 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.
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Common questions
Is the Colt 1911-A1 restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Colt 1911-A1 (semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP, made in Unknown) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 170682. 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?
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 170682?
FRN 170682 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Colt 1911-A1 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.