Merkel SL3

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel SL3 (multi-barrel, chambered in .22 Hornet, 12 Gauge, .222 Remington and 15 more, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 55879.

Reference table record

FRN
55879
Make
Merkel
Model
SL3
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Combination Gun
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

.22 Hornet12 Gauge.222 Remington.223 Remington.243 Winchester.270 Winchester.30-06 Springfield.308 Winchester.30R Blaser5.6x50R Magnum5.6x52R6.5x55 Swedish Mauser6.5x57R Mauser6.5x65R RWS7x57R Mauser7x65R Brenneke8x57RJS Mauser9.3x74R

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 Merkel SL3 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel SL3 (multi-barrel, chambered in .22 Hornet, 12 Gauge, .222 Remington and 15 more, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 55879. 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 Merkel SL3?

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 55879?

FRN 55879 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Merkel SL3 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.