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Classes of firearmsQuestion 8 of 167

Which firearm is an antique firearm?

  1. Any firearm made before 1950.
  2. Made before 1898 and not designed for rim-fire or centre-fire ammunition.
  3. Any firearm that is more than 100 years old.
  4. Any firearm made before 1898 that is able to fire centre-fire ammunition.
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Correct answer: Made before 1898 and not designed for rim-fire or centre-fire ammunition.

An antique firearm was made before 1898 and was not designed (or redesigned) to fire rim-fire or centre-fire ammunition.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 84(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026