[M_A_T_T]

I have a question about the Canadian antique handgun laws. In the link posted under Handguns it basically says pre-1898 handguns that do not fire the specific calibres of rim-fire & center-fire cartridges listed are considered antiques. Before that, at the top, in general it says pre-1898 guns designed not to fire rim-fire & cartridges-fire ammunitions are antiques. Does this mean pre-1898 cap & ball handguns are antiques?

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[Ripper]

If memory serves me correct, any handgun that does not fire readily available and currently manufactured ammunition and made before the year listed is no longer considered a firearm. Cap and ball handguns are still a restricted weapon and need to be registered and used only at approved ranges.