Norinco 1897 Trench Gun
Non RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Norinco 1897 Trench Gun (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in China) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 196742. Canadians are asking $406 to $613 for one, across 6 recent posts.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 196742
- Make
- Norinco
- Manufacturer
- Chinese State Arsenals
- Model
- 1897 Trench Gun
- Classification
- Non Restricted
- Type
- Shotgun
- Action
- Pump Action
- Country
- China
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 Norinco 1897 Trench Gun restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Norinco 1897 Trench Gun (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in China) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 196742. 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 Norinco 1897 Trench Gun?
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 196742?
FRN 196742 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Norinco 1897 Trench 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.