Han Solo Blaster: 2025 Studio auctions / Goldin auctions

[Halliwax]

Dust off those grey shirts boyz… looks like we got another one..

Han Solo’s Original Blaster from Star Wars: A New Hope Hits the Auction Block — STUPIDDOPE

One of the most iconic props in film history, Han Solo’s DL-44 blaster from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, is set to go up for auction this June. Offered through Studio Auctions and Goldin Auctions, this legendary piece of cinematic memorabilia is expected to fetch as much as $3,000,000 USD.

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For additional context, refer to the following related threads.

The previous 2019 Pawn Stars / 2022 Rock Island Auction claim of a mostly-original Star Wars (1977) Han Solo DL-44 blaster hero prop, determined to only verifiably feature the original scope and a portion of the original scope mount:

Han Solo ANH Blaster From RIA, Prev on Pawn Stars

So, supposedly the original Han ANH blaster is going to be on Pawn Stars https://ew.com/tv/2019/12/23/pawn-stars-han-solo-blaster-star-wars-exclusive/ Thoughts?

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So, supposedly the original Han ANH blaster is going to be on Pawn Stars Find out how much Han Solo's original blaster is worth in exclusive 'Pawn Stars' clip Thoughts?

The documented construction, screen use, and surrounding history of the single known original Star Wars (1977) Han Solo DL-44 blaster hero prop, missing and likely destroyed apart from the aforementioned scope and mount portion:

ANH Hero DL-44 Discussion - Three ANH Greeblies Found

This thread is to discuss the accuracy and details of the DL-44. Any ideas, finds, reference, or any information at all is Welcome! A HUGE Thanks to Everyone that has contributed to this Research, this Blaster is going to be understood better than ever by the time all of us are done with it...

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This thread is to discuss the accuracy and details of the DL-44. Any ideas, finds, reference, or any information at all is Welcome! A HUGE Thanks to Everyone that has contributed to this Research, this Blaster is going to be understood better than ever by the time all of us are done with it...

A general overview of all DL-44 blaster props across the original trilogy:

DL-44 Blaster Props ANH to ROTJ a Guide

The ANH to ROTJ DL44 blasters, Identification guide *Glossary near the bottom of the post. Star Wars (ANH) 1977 ……………………………………… Han Solo‘s hero DL-44 prop (Cantina, Docking bay 94 escape, Millennium Falcon interior, and Yavin scenes) [Mauser C-96 with custom bull barrel, rented from Bapty &...

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The ANH to ROTJ DL44 blasters, Identification guide *Glossary near the bottom of the post. Star Wars (ANH) 1977 ……………………………………… Han Solo‘s hero DL-44 prop (Cantina, Docking bay 94 escape, Millennium Falcon interior, and Yavin scenes) [Mauser C-96 with custom bull barrel, rented from Bapty &...

 

[Media Man]

Wow it must have gotten some much appreciated TLC!

 

[Halliwax]

Wow it must have gotten some much appreciated TLC!

You’re not kidding

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Dust off those grey shirts boyz… looks like we got another one..

Han Solo’s Original Blaster from Star Wars: A New Hope Hits the Auction Block — STUPIDDOPE

One of the most iconic props in film history, Han Solo’s DL-44 blaster from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, is set to go up for auction this June. Offered through Studio Auctions and Goldin Auctions, this legendary piece of cinematic memorabilia is expected to fetch as much as $3,000,000 USD.

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…The prop comes with “impeccable documentary provenance” and Studio Auctions says it has been authenticated by the person who designed it, Academy Award Winner, Roger Christian and by Jason Joyner, considered by many to be the foremost expert on Star Wars props.

Roger Christian said: “I have seen several purported Han Solo Blasters over the years which I could not authenticate. This is the first blaster I have seen that is consistent with the features of my original and with documentation to back it up which bears the serial number on this Mauser.”

 

[DarthWilder]

Large ring hammer — looks legit to me!

 

[Media Man]

It takes five minutes to come to the conclusion that this is not the same as what was on screen. How do these keep slipping through to auctions?

 

[ghostryder]

This is an original, correct?

 

[IronDestinyProps]

Oh my word, y’all aren’t serious, this again??!

 

[PVmodels]

Large ring hammer — looks legit to me!

that’s because this Mauser serial number is from 1898. Not a wartime commercial like the known hero.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Large ring hammer — looks legit to me!

Thats a pretty big hole…I’ll bet a Robertson Screw could fit into a hole that big.

 

[PVmodels]

It takes five minutes to come to the conclusion that this is not the same as what was on screen. How do these keep slipping through to auctions?

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It’s like the childhood picture game where you circle all the differences. And with this case, there would be a lot of circles that even a child could spot. Hammer, safety, grips, scallops on flash hider…. Difference is someone thinks their picture is worth $3M.

 

[ghostryder]

that’s because this Mauser serial number is from 1898. Not a wartime commercial like the known hero.

PVmodels - can you educate me on wartime serial numbers vs. commercial - just curious...

Thanks!!

-W

 

[Davy Jones]

What are all these liars going to say when the actual gun they used resurfaces with correct serial numbers and chips?

 

[BudaFett]

Authenticated but never screen-matched? Makes sense!

 

[PVmodels]

PVmodels - can you educate me on wartime serial numbers vs. commercial - just curious...

Thanks!!

-W

First off. I’m not an expert. I’ve just been researching the Mauser information as much as I research here on the RPF about Star Wars props. This is all other peoples work.

Mauser Pistol C-96 (Broomhandle) Manufacture Dates

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You enter the serial number in this one and it shows year and notes features which is nice. Plug the serial from the MSN picture in and you get 1898.

And another source that shows approximate date ranges.

Approximate Production Dates for C96 Pistols

Approximate Production Dates for C96 Pistols

www.mauserguns.com

Like the pawn star gun with serial 299415 was from WWI. We only know the hero’s last four of 2813. From all the sources I’ve read, the features are consistent with it being a 200k or 300k serial number. Wide range I know but they made a lot during the war.

 

[ghostryder]

First off. I’m not an expert. I’ve just been researching the Mauser information as much as I research here on the RPF about Star Wars props. This is all other peoples work.

Mauser Pistol C-96 (Broomhandle) Manufacture Dates

ArmsCollectors.com Collectable Firearms Forums Modern, antique and collectable firearms, questions answered, gun & militaria related items.

oldguns.net

You enter the serial number in this one and it shows year and notes features which is nice. Plug the serial from the MSN picture in and you get 1898.

And another source that shows approximate date ranges.

Approximate Production Dates for C96 Pistols

Approximate Production Dates for C96 Pistols

www.mauserguns.com

Like the pawn star gun with serial 299415 was from WWI. We only know the hero’s last four of 2813. From all the sources I’ve read, the features are consistent with it being a 200k or 300k serial number. Wide range I know but they made a lot during the war.

Ahh, okay, gotcha, gotcha - this is great - thanks for the info - appreciate it!

 

[molasses flood]

What are all these liars going to say when the actual gun they used resurfaces with correct serial numbers and chips?

backup stunt mauser

 

[ghostryder]

Anyone know how many were made for ANH?

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Anyone know how many were made for ANH?

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I don’t think that has ever been nailed-down.

The archival photos all seem to show the same “Hero”, based upon scope scuff marks, scope mount paint wear, etc. (other than the “Greedo Killer”, of course).

I’ll have to yield to the blaster experts on this topic.

 

[stussy]

Well i guess i better put my cash back in the bank then.