Rigby, John Double Barrel Rifle

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Rigby, John Double Barrel Rifle (multi-barrel, chambered in .303 British, .450 x 3 1/4" Nitro Express, .450/400 x 3" and 2 more, made in Unknown) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 28477.

Reference table record

FRN
28477
Make
Rigby, John
Model
Double Barrel Rifle
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Rifle
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Unknown

Calibres on this record

.303 British.450 x 3 1/4" Nitro Express.450/400 x 3".470 Nitro Express.500 Nitro Express

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 Rigby, John Double Barrel Rifle restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Rigby, John Double Barrel Rifle (multi-barrel, chambered in .303 British, .450 x 3 1/4" Nitro Express, .450/400 x 3" and 2 more, made in Unknown) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 28477. 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 Rigby, John Double Barrel Rifle?

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 28477?

FRN 28477 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Rigby, John Double Barrel Rifle 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.