I recall reading somewhere that importing Marlin Guide Guns (198 1/2" bbls) wasn't legal as the minimum barrel length is 20". Is this correct?

No, those sell like beer and hotdogs at a baseball game here, I have an original Marlin 1994CS, '70s vintage and a Mini-14 with 18.5" tubes and the Ruger Frontier with a 16.5" bbl. is also sold here.

You CANNOT bring a HANDGUN into Canada, NO EXCEPTIONS and "assault rifles" such as AR-15s,etc. are "restricted" and thus also not acceptable. Be advised, that if caught in breach of Canadian firearms laws here, you WILL lose your guns, PERMANENTLY and MAY be a "guest" of Her Majesty in one of our lovely prisons, full of dopers, homos and other assorted vermin.

Call 1-800-731-4000 for the Canadian Firearms Center to get any gun/legal advise on entering Canada with a firearm. It is FAR easier to a US citizen to do this, than it is for me to bring my gun into the U.S.A.

Last time I checked (about 4 years ago) it was 18" minimum. Do a google and you'll find the canadian site.

Actually, I believe that the minimum barrel length for a centrefire is 18.5 inches unless it came with a shorter barrel direct from the factory. Despite that, the total overall length of the gun still has to be over 26 inches.

Then, you get into the "evil black guns" designation...

Yes I think its 18.5 if you are modifying it. If your bolt gun comes with a 22" bbl then you can bob it to 18.5" and be safe. If it was from the factory with a shorter tube then you can have a 12" or 14" as long as the gun meets the overall length requirements. Which as stated is 26". This will depend on action style. You can get a pump shotgun up here with a 8" bbl. Just meets legal. Strange laws.

This is legal, unrestricted in Canada:




Poppa W's info is correct

Clarke, what exact make is that and where can I buy one, that IS a damm fine tool for in your tent in Grizzly country and less BS-hassle than a .44Maggie Redhawk.

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Originally posted by Dewey:
Clarke, what exact make is that and where can I buy one, that IS a damm fine tool for in your tent in Grizzly country and less BS-hassle than a .44Maggie Redhawk.

Dominion Arms is the make. Made by Norinco for Canada Ammo in BC. They make a really cool Rem 870 clone with 12.5" bbl as well.
www.canadaammo.com

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Originally posted by sprayandpray:

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Originally posted by Dewey:
Clarke, what exact make is that and where can I buy one, that IS a damm fine tool for in your tent in Grizzly country and less BS-hassle than a .44Maggie Redhawk.

Dominion Arms is the make. Made by Norinco for Canada Ammo in BC. They make a really cool Rem 870 clone with 12.5" bbl as well.
www.canadaammo.com

I recall a friend referring to the short, sawed off shotguns as "featherdusters"!
Says they'll "clean" everything in reach! With authority of course!

Yup They are Chinese...$300

I expect accuracy is Minute of pumpkin at about 30 paces

In a tent, loaded with OO they would be great

Your tent would no longer be waterproof after touching that off

Allan

Gatehouse you just cost me $300!!! I just had to have one after seeing that pic!! Order is placed, and that cute little double is on the way!