Han Solo Blaster, ANH, Elite Edition, 473 of 1250

This Elite Edition Blaster was released in 2006, and is an exact replica of the Han Solo Blaster as seen in "A New Hope". This was Master Replicas' 2nd release of a Han Solo Blaster. There are quite a few differences between both blaster versions, the Elite version is more accurate in dimensions, has a working trigger and hammer, has a real wooden grip and a practical scope. However, it is not weathered. The blaster came with a certificate of authenticity, a cleaning cloth, a display case, a numbered plaque (#473), and the T-Track (for replicating promotional shots). The blaster's MSRP was $649.

Excerpts from the certificate

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, and a plastic plumbing joint expander was glued to the magazine to make the gun's unique front grill.

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.