More than 40 prohibited weapons have been seized and they are in the process of being examined by specialist officers under the Firearms Act.
Among their number was a First World war artillery shell and the large grey missile, which has 'Air Force FA-770' painted onto it, and is thought to have been designed to be released by a fighter aircraft.
'We have recovered a significant number of firearms at this address, many of which appear to be antique or heritage weapons relating to the World Wars,' said Detective Chief Inspector Debbie Dooley, from Greater Manchester Police.
'At this stage the weapons do not appear to have been collected for any other reason than as part of a hobby but it does not detract from the seriousness that these weapons pose, particularly if they get into the wrong hands.'
"Get into the wrong hands"! Whose hands would those be? Some punk is going to rob a corner store with an artillery shell?!? If
history is anything to go by he could very well die in prison.
ARG