Quote Originally Posted by robinghewitt View Post
Curiosity or ornament so you can shoot it infrequently, no more than once or twice a year.

Hassle is, it's a pistol so Home Office approved ranges only.

After much searching I found a toy cannon with 24" from muzzle to point of ignition. Had to import it from Germany but worth the effort because it is a shotgun and the law is a lot less restrictive.
If being held as a curiosity or ornament they cannot be shot at all, unless the relevant FAC/SGC applies if I have read the guidance right. As soon as you show any intent to fire them they become subject to all the relevant firearms controls.

Keeping them on the mantelpiece as a collectors piece is ok but then to get some powder and load it they become a firearm. Unless I've missed something on the guidance.