A stolen gun used as a prop in a James Bond film was found dumped in Roydon.

The iconic weapon – a yellow-handled Llama pistol used in Die Another Day – was found left to rust in a field near Roydon railway station.

Four other Bond movie guns remain missing after they were stolen from a collector in Enfield.

The deactivated firearms that featured in View To A Kill, Die Another Day and Live And Let Die, were taken in March.

They include a Walther PP used by Roger Moore in a scene with Grace Jones where her character jumps off the Eiffel Tower, and a unique Magnum which is the only one in the world where the whole gun is finished in chrome.

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The Beretta "Cheetah" Auto Pistol, serial number H02641Y - featured in Die Another Day

On Monday the Metropolitan Police released CCTV footage of a silver Vauxhall Minerva that they believe the thieves used as a getaway car.

The suspects are three white men with eastern European accents who were wearing dark clothing and face coverings.

They were disturbed by neighbours as they raided the house in Aldersbrook Avenue, Enfield, at around 8pm on March 23, jumping through an open window as they fled.

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The unique Smith and Weston 44 Magnum used by Roger Moore in Live And Let Die

Detective Inspector Paul Ridley said: “We now have images of a vehicle that was parked near to the scene of the crime and appears to be carrying out reconnaissance in the area.

“In scenes reminiscent of a James Bond movie you can even see the flash of a camera from the occupant engaged in the surveillance. I believe these individuals were involved in the crime, it was only a matter of minutes prior to the raid.

“The firearms which were stolen are very distinctive and will almost certainly be recognised by the public and anyone who is offered them for sale.

“The owner of these unique items is devastated, particularly in terms of the sentimental value – they were due to be showcased on display as part of a national exhibition.”

The remaining stolen weapons are:

– a Beretta “Cheetah” Auto Pistol, serial number H02641Y – featured in Die Another Day;

– a Walther PP, serial number 146872 – featured in A View To A Kill;

– a Revolver Smith and Weston 44 Magnum, serial number N60304 – featured in Live And Let Die;

– a Beretta “Tomcat” Auto pistol, serial number DAA264306 – featured in Die Another Day

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 5890/23Mar, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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