I'd call the border about the piece and see what they say. I used to know some long distance truckers that had guns, especially when heading for the notorious big cities.
There has to be some work around, would hurt to find out. Here is some info.
Firearms
You must declare all weapons and firearms at the CBSA port of entry when you enter Canada. If not, you could face prosecution and the goods may be seized. You need documents to prove that you are entitled to possess a firearm in Canada, and you must transport it safely.
Canada Firearms Centre
Canada Firearms Centre
Ottawa ON K1A 1M6
Telephone: 1-800-731-4000 (within Canada and the United States)
506-624-5380 (outside Canada and the United States)
Fax: 613-957-7325
Email: cfc-cafc@cfc-cafc.gc.ca
Web site:
www.cfc-cafc.gc.caTransporting Firearms
Canadian law states that you have to transport all firearms unloaded. If you are transporting them in a vehicle, they must be kept out of sight in a part of a vehicle that is kept locked (the trunk, if there is one), unless the vehicle is supervised by an adult. You have to transport restricted and prohibited firearms in a locked case and equip them with locked safety devices to prevent firing. Antique handguns do not require a secure locking device, although all other transportation provisions apply.