Verifiers Network and tech. e-mail

41 Colt said:
These are various addresses I have used over the years as well as the above that no longer seems to work.

FirearmsTechnicalDivision.CanadianFirearmsRegistry@CFC-CAFC.GC.CA

cfrftd@cfc-cafc.gc.ca

cfp-pcaf@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

CAQA-MCAQ@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

gregg.seeley@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Chandra.Philippe@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Daniel.Guay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

michael.bartlett@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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This is interesting because I received an antique letter from gregg.seeley@rcmp-grc.gc.ca one month ago.
Do they move around like carnival folks, that would explain the constantly changing email?
 
Looks like to request for an antique letter, you have to first phone 1-800-731-4000 ext 1090
then give them your email, and they'll send you an email from their newest mailbox also a list of the latest funny rules on getting a letter.
 
I'm over a month into waiting on a letter for my Colt SAA. Got my sister to go through the process, as she has no PAL, so will avoid the "shaddow registration". I was one photo short of their requirements, which delayed the process considerably! Been almost 2 weeks since she sent it, and still nothing! She called on Monday, and they said to call back on Friday. She's super busy at work, so I haven't heard from her yet. Frusterating, cuz I need the letter to appease my skeptical gunsmith...
 
Shooting Bastard said:
I'm over a month into waiting on a letter for my Colt SAA. Got my sister to go through the process, as she has no PAL, so will avoid the "shaddow registration". I was one photo short of their requirements, which delayed the process considerably! Been almost 2 weeks since she sent it, and still nothing! She called on Monday, and they said to call back on Friday. She's super busy at work, so I haven't heard from her yet. Frusterating, cuz I need the letter to appease my skeptical gunsmith...
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That sucks. I hope all turns out well, keep us updated, all should turn out well. Of course feel free to contact or post here should you require any help :).
 
DEZ said:
They cut out all civillian verifiers you need to own a gun busniess or be affiliated with a club
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Even then they're cutting back trying to make it even less then that....

How ever I verfied my own firearms more then once with out a picture ect it was to change the classification of a firearm from 1 class to another and there was no problems with it..
 
I just phoned 1090, the answering machine said the office was closed. Last email I sent to them was almost 4 months ago.
Is there anyone had contact with them recently?
 
My first time trying to acquire a antique letter and am finding it a frustrating experience. i had some help from dingus to get started which I'm grateful for
but since then not so much fun.lots of emails back and forth and not getting anywhere the latest one was how do i know it really is a 38 rimfire i said because
that's what the seller said it was (maybe they don't like my attitude)I got a reply back to forward the sellers email to them that shows he said that.
 
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I was told to register the handgun, on the registration website, just like any other handgun. then it gets disqualified and the my registration gets sent to the tech lab for the antique status letter. That procedure sounds odd.
 
How does one get an RCMP Antique Status Letter now that the initial registration can't be done under C21? I have an antique Colt SAA originally 41 Colt but now 38 Special with a Colt letter. Can I even still get an RCMP letter for this considering the new handgun laws? Advice where to start as a lot has changed since this sticky went up.

Perhaps the question I should be asking is, with everything happening should I even do this?

Thanks
Moe
 
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Hello, Moe.
Yes, if the gun is antique and the letter states that it was originally 41LC you can still apply for the antique letter. Here is what you need to do:
1. Take full-on pictures of both sides of the gun, one with a ruler next to the barrel to measure the length from the end of the cylinder to the muzzle.
2. Take close-ups of all markings and barrel address, including the serial number ON THE FRAME.
3. Take a picture with a ruler or calipers across the muzzle to show the caliber.
4. Scan or take a picture of the letter confirming original caliber.
Send all this to the RCMP Technical Division by e-mail, including your contact information. In the body of the e-mail summarize the details of your application - make, model, seial number, caliber, etc... in the subject line put "request for antique declaration" and the name, model and serial number of your Colt.
The e-mail address is CFR Firearms Technical Division <firearmident@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>

Good luck.
PS - being not in the original caliber you should DEFINITELY get the letter.
 
Old Guns Canada said:
Hello, Moe.
Yes, if the gun is antique and the letter states that it was originally 41LC you can still apply for the antique letter. Here is what you need to do:
1. Take full-on pictures of both sides of the gun, one with a ruler next to the barrel to measure the length from the end of the cylinder to the muzzle.
2. Take close-ups of all markings and barrel address, including the serial number ON THE FRAME.
3. Take a picture with a ruler or calipers across the muzzle to show the caliber.
4. Scan or take a picture of the letter confirming original caliber.
Send all this to the RCMP Technical Division by e-mail, including your contact information. In the body of the e-mail summarize the details of your application - make, model, seial number, caliber, etc... in the subject line put "request for antique declaration" and the name, model and serial number of your Colt.
The e-mail address is CFR Firearms Technical Division <firearmident@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>

Good luck.
PS - being not in the original caliber you should DEFINITELY get the letter.
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Thank you Chris. I will get on this right away. Yes the Colt letter states 41LC. Was delivered to a hardware store in Chicago in 1893. At sometime in it's life it was changed to 38 special. Either caliber is OK to maintain antique status.

Cheers
Moe
 
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