Winchester 1897

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Winchester 1897 (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, 16 Gauge, made in United States of America) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 2692. Canadians are asking $725 to $1,500 for one, across 9 recent posts.

Reference table record

FRN
2692
Make
Winchester
Model
1897
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Shotgun
Action
Pump Action
Country
United States of America

Calibres on this record

12 Gauge16 Gauge

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 Winchester 1897 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Winchester 1897 (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, 16 Gauge, made in United States of America) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 2692. 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 Winchester 1897?

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 2692?

FRN 2692 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Winchester 1897 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.