Commission Rifle 1888
Non RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Commission Rifle 1888 (bolt action, chambered in 8mm Mauser, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 235.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 235
- Make
- Commission Rifle
- Manufacturer
- Loewe & Company
- Model
- 1888
- Classification
- Non Restricted
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt Action
- 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 Commission Rifle 1888 restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Commission Rifle 1888 (bolt action, chambered in 8mm Mauser, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 235. 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 Commission Rifle 1888?
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 235?
FRN 235 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Commission Rifle 1888 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.


