Found in a SKIP (yesterday!)..... HAENEL Model 10 or 'X'

[weebster]

Normally it remains the property of the householder until the waste transfer slip is signed at which point it becomes the property of the skip owner. So you're correct in that the offence of "stealing by finding" has been committed, though it is my understanding from the Polis that once stopped my mate and I as teenagers carrying a bloody great big couldron down the road that the person has to report it stolen for it to be stolen.

Thanks...thats what I thought just wasn't sure if the law had changed,I seem to recall a case some years ago of somebody finding a painting (or could have been a ceramic pot or something) and taking it,turned out it was worth a few bob and the next thing was the original owner finding out and getting old bill involved.
Should I be lucky enough to spot something in a skip (and like the op I do tend to have a gander) I think I'll knock the owners door.....or sneak back at midnight

[chieffool]

thanks for all of the above. never realised and duly noted.
meanwhile... i'm on the run sleeping rough in the park.

I'm keeping it!!! They will have to prise it from my stiff cold fingers...
(No seriously - they will. Its quite chilly out here!)

[chieffool]

Is that exactly the same rifle as the Diana No 1? Certainly looks very similar.

The Haenel Model X (or Model 10) and Diana No. 1 are also (apparently) the same as the Hector Tin Plate .177, and Millbro Scout .177.
No idea which is the 'real' or first one (didn't want to use the term 'Original' for obvious air gun reasons). Any ideas?

[weebster]

thanks for all of the above. never realised and duly noted.
meanwhile... i'm on the run sleeping rough in the park.

I'm keeping it!!! They will have to prise it from my stiff cold fingers...
(No seriously - they will. Its quite chilly out here!)

[lodmoor]

You lot sound like parliament over Brexit.