This haul of weapons have been seized by police during an operation earlier today.
Officers were executing a drug search warrant in the south of Colchester when they came across the stash.
A picture posted on the Essex Police - Colchester page shows want appears to be a rifle, knife and two handguns.
The operation forms part of the force's continuing efforts to reduce violence in Essex.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Officers from Colchester's Community Policing Team executed a drugs warrant at an address in Normandy Avenue this morning, April 12.
"They were joined by officers from the Operational Support Group.
"A small quantity of cannabis and a number of weapons, including imitation firearms, were found.
"No arrests have been made. Our enquiries are ongoing."
READ MORE: Cache of weapons recovered from Colchester town centre
Officers were called to the town centre following reports a weapon had been spotted.
Police arrived and recovered seven items which included a hammer, knife, a meat cleaver and scissors.
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