THE two men accused of possessing a unique pistol in South Tamworth will remain behind bars.
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Tony Steven Mitchell, 43, and co-accused Jacob Geoffrey Matthews are accused of possessing the Magnum Desert Eagle .22 calibre pistol, which was found disassembled last week by police.
Officers stopped Mitchell in the early hours of Thursday at Kurrawan Street before finding images of the pistol being held by hands. They then discovered the gun nearby during a search.
Police will allege Matthews' was pictured holding the gun.
In Tamworth Local Court on Monday, Mitchell pleaded not guilty to possessing an unauthorised firearm, possessing an unregistered pistol, and not keeping it safely.
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Police have been ordered to compile a brief of evidence and Mitchell was refused bail by magistrate Julie Soars.
Matthews, 26, is charged with possessing an unregistered pistol, possessing an unauthorised firearm, police pursuit under Skye's Law, driving while disqualified - second or subsequent offence and destroying or damaging property.
He did not enter pleas and made no bid for bail, which was formally refused.
Matthews will return to court in June while Mitchell has been ordered to remain in custody until the case heads back to court in July.
Breanna Chillingworth
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
