This particular prop was used to film that infamous scene—there’s some argument over who shot first, thoughknows the true answer—but was lost after filming wrapped and labeled missing, according to a press release. It would be replaced by two other prop DL-44s for the filming of the next two entries in the franchise. This is the rediscovered original blaster, though, and has a letter of authenticity saying as much.isn’t the only time this prop showed up on the silver screen.
Han’s blaster is actually a heavily modified Mauser C96 broom handle pistol which was used as a prop in several other movies, including the 1967 Frank Sinatra spy flick,Han’s DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol is scheduled to hit the block on August 27. The auction house expects the weapon, which comes with a signed photo of Ford, to sell for between $300,000 and $500,000.
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