An iconic DH-17 Blaster Pistol from the production of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the film widely regarded by fans as the cinematic high point of the original trilogy.

Rebel soldiers brandished the DH-17 blaster pistol throughout The Empire Strikes Back, most memorably during the Battle of Hoth. The weapon also appeared in A New Hope, where Rebel troops defended Princess Leia aboard the Tantive IV. Its distinctive silver-tipped barrel and compact profile make it instantly recognisable to collectors of Star Wars memorabilia.

These weapons, instantly recognisable across the saga, made their first dramatic appearance in the opening moments of A New Hope and returned in The Empire Strikes Back, reinforcing their place as a standard Rebel sidearm. The DH-17 is frequently seen in key scenes and promotional material from both films.

While the blasters used across the two productions share a similar silhouette, subtle differences exist between versions. For The Empire Strikes Back, the prop department produced a new batch using fibreglass castings taken from a master constructed around a Sterling L2A3 submachine gun. These were enhanced with a single-point sight and intricate model-kit greeblies, creating a layered and highly detailed finish. The result is a rare surviving example of a real Star Wars prop, offering insight into the practical prop-making techniques employed during the early 1980s.

This particular example is a production-made prop created for The Empire Strikes Back but left unfinished during filming. A base silver coat was applied during production, with reflective lenses mounted at both the front and rear of the scope. The black topcoat and weathering were added later for display, resulting in a screen-accurate finish. The clean casting preserves fine detailing, including the original Sterling SMG serial number still visible on the magazine housing.

Sourced directly from a crew member involved in the production, the blaster exhibits light wear consistent with age and production handling, including minor scuffing, paint loss, and chipping, while retaining its original structure and character. Pieces of this calibre are highly sought after examples of authentic Star Wars memorabilia, particularly for collectors searching for Star Wars memorabilia for sale from the original trilogy.

Dimensions: 17" x 9" x 4" (43.25 cm x 23 cm x 10.25 cm)

This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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