Im surprised they didnt call in the bomb squad, evacuate 5 city blocks and wrap the thing in det chord.
The British Lion has become atoothless object of derision.
Probably would have, if they didn't want it for evidence, should they find out which criminal demon, or former free pistol target shooter, left it there. As I understand it, even .22 Olympic Target pistols are banned in Britain. Many of those used .22 short. That's probably what it was you know. A criminal would have cheap Russian, Chinese or "WalMart Special" ammunition, and in .22 Long Rifle, rather than short.