A 1950s shot gun, a rifle and a revolver were among the firearms surrendered by people in Merton as part of the first amnesty in six years organised by police.

In total, more than 100 guns and 1,000 rounds of ammunition have been handed in at police stations across south London.

In Merton, 12 weapons were handed in, with a quantity of ammunition. Police said eight of those were live weapons, one was an air weapon and there were three fakes.

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One of the guns collected as part of the amnesty

The live weapons surrendered included a 1950s shotgun, a rifle and a revolver.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Bruce, Trident Gang Crime Command, said: "We had an incredible response to the gun surrender and I want to thank Londoners for their enthusiasm in getting behind this campaign and supporting us.

"The surrender has led to a significant number of lethal-barrelled weapons and ammunition being taken off the streets, preventing them from falling into the hands of criminals, in particular gang members, and helping to further reduce gun crime in the capital."

D Chief Insp Bruce said they had seen a substantial number of antique, or granddad guns, handed in, which can still be used to kill or injure people.

There was even a walking stick gun handed in, and historic weapons dating back to the Boer War.

D Chief Insp Bruce said: "Of the firearms recovered, around 25 per cent will be sent off for further forensic examination to see if they have been involved in crime.

"Those with antique value will be passed on to museums, collections and Leeds Armoury.

"The remaining firearms will be destroyed."