Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96
Non RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96 (bolt action, chambered in 7.5x53 Swiss, made in Switzerland) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 2398.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 2398
- Make
- Schmidt-Rubin
- Manufacturer
- Waffenfabrik Bern (WF)
- Model
- 1889/96
- Classification
- Non Restricted
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt Action
- Country
- Switzerland
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 Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96 restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96 (bolt action, chambered in 7.5x53 Swiss, made in Switzerland) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 2398. 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 Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96?
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 2398?
FRN 2398 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96 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.