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(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
The expression "firearm" means any lethal firearm or other weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged, or any part thereof, and the expression "ammunition" means ammunition for any such firearms, and includes grenades, bombs, and other similar missiles, whether such missiles are capable of use with a firearm or not, and ingredients and components thereof:
Provided that a smooth bore shot-gun or air-gun (other than the type of air-gun having a reservoir of compressed air) or air-rifle and ammunition therefor shall not in Great Britain be deemed to be a firearm and ammunition for the purpose of the provisions of this Act other than those relating to the removal of firearms and ammunition from one place to another or for export:
§ Amendment made: In Sub-section (1), leave out the words "(other than the type of air-gun having a reservoir of com pressed air) or air-rifle," and insert instead thereof the words, "or air-rifle (other than air-guns and air-rifles of a type declared by rules made by a Secretary of State under this Act to be specially dangerous)."—[Sir J. Baird.]