Live Fire Han Solo Dl-44 Blaster first of 2016

[scottjua]

I'm doing a small number of these this year, and just like the one for Jerry Miculek and Brock (here: REAL FIRING STAR WARS BLASTER! WORLD RECORD 6 shots in 0.8 seconds with Han Solo's DL-44! )


This one is a real Mauser C96 Broomhandle converted to an accurate live fire Han Solo ANH Dl-44 Blaster.


This one is based on a Pre-War Commercial C96 made in 1910, and sports some Dark Energy Creations, and Todd's Costumes parts for the final build.


Also included is a real vintage WWI Hensoldt Wetzlar 2 3/4x that's in outward dimensions identical to the correct 3x scopes.


Here's some pics from the build and the final blaster:




First was cutting the barrel, threading it, and fitting the bull barrel

Then Brazing on the mount studs

Machined and fitted the special booster

Final fitment for initial test.

First range test along with my ESB Luke live fire. It needed a little fiddling, but luckily my experience with my own and the Brock’s gun, I was able to dial in reliability within 20-30 rounds and it was about 100%. After the new springs were broken in, it’s running awesomely.

Late night weathering

After all final paint and weathering, a final test to ensure reliability. This time with one of my own pre-war Mausers for fun.

Finally some clean shots of it all done

As you can see, we went with the painted lower interpretation. I have to say, when doing the weathering, it really does match the reference pics nearly identically. I think this is the way the original prop was done… instead of my old assumption of it still being blued steel… maybe? possibly???

If you look at one of the pics above of the scope in early test fit, you’ll notice this scope had a windage knob base with two “walls” and a retention screw. I have to create a fixture to chuck the base in the lathe, and turn it down to the correct thickness to match correct 3x scopes. Then I had to use the fixture in a rotary table on my mill to mill the front wall off, to make it correct. I also wanted to retain the original paint on as much of the base as possible, so only two surfaces needed paint, and I tried my best to match the patina and wear that was originally present.

Here’s some video for you

 

[Halliwax]

truly amazing.... phenomenal work :thumbsup

 

[JaxAndTheMoon]

Uuuugh stop having perfect props. I really can't afford to keep up!

 

[Elfenstahl]

Outstanding work! I like the mixture of DEC and TC parts.

 

[veektohr]

I know I was already drooling in the other thread, but you've really outdone yourself on this one. I don't think I could bring myself to do this to my C96, but if I got another one... Always a treat to see your work, Scott.

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Blasters looks awesome ! Outstanding craftsmanship.

 

[kurtyboy]

Ah.... mount studs... I wondered how the mount was attached to the receiver without drilling holes in it.

Where can I get these?

 

[scottjua]

I know I was already drooling in the other thread, but you've really outdone yourself on this one. I don't think I could bring myself to do this to my C96, but if I got another one... Always a treat to see your work, Scott.

That's why you need more than one... or two... or three.

 

[JaxAndTheMoon]

Or just one to start...

 

[Solos blaster]

Another beautiful and amazing, live fire DL-44!!

 

[Panaflex]

Smokin'.

 

[OldKen]

I've tried having Scott, Marcus, and Markus all banned... But being awesome appearenly isn't a banable offense?

Holy crap Scott. How can you improve on perfection dude? Yet you did!!! .08 seconds? I was amazed the first time you got one to fire!!!

these things keep me from sleeping! MUST HAVE!!!

arrrrgh!!!

Uuuugh stop having perfect props. I really can't afford to keep up!

 

[KramStaar]

This is another truly brilliant build.

Congratulations, you've hit the ball out of the park...

Highest regards
MARK

 

[OdiWan72]

Oh boy....These are the moments, in which I regret not living in the states or at least having a gun license here in germany

WON...DER...FUL!!!

 

[joberg]

Amazing workmanship :cool Pro-Job all the way and not for the faint of heart!

 

[jkno]

Such a SUPERB piece!! :thumbsup
Wish we had access to real live firing guns here too

 

[rogerrabt]

Beautiful work! 4473 for that must be fun. Do we write Mauser C96 or Blastech DL-44? :lol Thanks for showing your great work.

 

[mortifactor]

Hey Scott, sorry if I missed it - but what paint/process did you use on the lower? It looks very good

 

[westarsmith]

Very, very nice!
Machining magic.

 

[Machinimax]

So yummy! This would be a dream to own. Lovely work as always, Scott.