[twigs]

I was held up at gun-point one time and I described the gun to the policeman. I said silver because I was referring to the color. In the aftermath of that horrible event, I really just tried to spit out the color of the gun as I saw it. The policeman patiently explained to me that silver guns were very rare and I was really ticked. I knew what I saw. I described color; he meant material. I assume that is what is happening here.

[1Old Pro]

No problemo, it's a common error from those not that familiar with handguns.

[AUsome Joy]

My husband was in a bank during a hold-up. All he could remember was that they had big guns. He went under a desk with the bank manager.