Solo Blaster Auctioned?

[Entropy]

I just noticed that jdebord posted some info about a firearm auction on his Original Prop Blog site (I discovered it too late, unfortunately. There were some interesting items.). One of the lots was listed as a screen-used Solo blaster from ANH. I was just curious to see what others thought about the piece. If it's authentic, then their estimated price range seems ridiculously low. I wonder what it actually sold for.

Check out Lot # 31 on page 7 of the Session I catalog at http://www.littlejohnsauctionservice.com/

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

It looks real to me, but not ANH, its ROTJ. It appears to be the ROTJ blank shooter made by stembridge.

Dan

 

[Entropy]

It looks real to me, but not ANH, its ROTJ. It appears to be the ROTJ blank shooter made by stembridge.

Dan

My mistake. I'll be interested in seeing the price realized on that one.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

My mistake. I'll be interested in seeing the price realized on that one.

Me too. If it went for anything between the estimate, I think I'll cry.:cry

Dan

 

[lonepigeon]

Most of the guns in that auction came from Stembridge.
The Han blaster was the ROTJ firing version with the checkered grips.

 

[The Prop Stop]

$180,000 I just heard on the phone.

 

[superjedi]

$180,000 I just heard on the phone.

*Faint* Geez, Louise.

 

[jdebord]

Hey Everyone,

I was fortunate enough to attend this auction and will be posting a series of articles about the experience.

For starters, I just uploaded an article showcasing some of the highlights, in terms of prices realized: LINK

It was an amazing experience.

More to come...

Jason

 

[PHArchivist]

Most of the guns in that auction came from Stembridge.
The Han blaster was the ROTJ firing version with the checkered grips.

Checkered grips...?

 

[dz4180]

Checkered grips...?

Says the same thing for a pistol from 'Raiders'. Possibly a generic description.

 

[jdebord]

Here's an old Guns Magazine article with a good photo of the Han Solo blaster...

LINK

Jason

 

[lonepigeon]

Checkered grips...?

Says the same thing for a pistol from 'Raiders'. Possibly a generic description.

Yes, Checkered grips.

Not the usual lined Mauser broomhandle grips (like on the other Solo blasters), but ones with a diamond pattern like a Sterling.
See photo.