lol. could you imagine the fuss if you found a handgun in the uk.
you would probably be on the news.
I did a charity day with work a few years ago basically litter picking on the banks of the Thames and we were instructed that we had to hand in any handguns we found....
We didnt find a whole one but we did find some bits (all rusted up of course) which we put in a bucket specially provided for the purpose!
Great story by the OP! Wish things were that simple over here hehe!