Colt 1911-A1 Government

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Colt 1911-A1 Government (semi-automatic, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, .38 Super Auto, .45 ACP and 1 more, made in United States of America) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 18049.

Reference table record

FRN
18049
Make
Colt
Model
1911-A1 Government
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
United States of America

Calibres on this record

.22 Long Rifle.38 Super Auto.45 ACP9mm Luger

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 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Colt 1911-A1 Government (semi-automatic, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, .38 Super Auto, .45 ACP and 1 more, made in United States of America) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 18049. 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?

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 18049?

FRN 18049 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Colt 1911-A1 Government 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.