Master Replicas said:
The Han Solo DL-44 blaster prop used in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, was based on a firing antique German 7.63mm semi-automatic pistol. A custom rifle barrel attachment was added to the upper receiver and a conical MG81 booster-flash suppressor, taken from a WW 2 German aircraft, completed the otherworldly, futuristic look. A custom scope bracket was added to the right side of the gun body to house the sighting scope, [color=red]and a plastic plumbing joint expander was glued to the magazine to make the gun's unique front grill[/color].
Finally, a piece of T-track material was added aft of the flash suppressor with two small toggle switch details. These parts, clearly seen in early production photographs, later appear absent from the prop as filming progressed. In the interests of absolute authenticity we have provided both styles so you may choose how to display your Han Solo DL-44 blaster.
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