Han Solo's Blaster From RETURN OF THE JEDI Is Going Up For Auction In Las Vegas

Han Solo's Blaster From RETURN OF THE JEDI Is Going Up For Auction In Las Vegas

A big Han Solo fan is going to end up with a piece of Star Wars history, as one of the blasters used in Return of the Jedi is being auctioned off in celebration of the movie's 35th anniversary. Read on...

By jph152 - Apr 28, 2018 01:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Esquire
If the film's second trailer is any indication, it looks like Solo: A Star Wars Story is going to give us some backstory on how Han Solo got his famous blaster.

If this riveting origin story makes you want to get your hands on a Star Wars blaster of your own, and you happen to have a few hundred thousand dollars lying around, then you might be in luck.

One of the three blasters used by Harrison Ford during the filming of Return of the Jedi is being auctioned off at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, with the bids starting on June 23. The legendary smuggler's modified DL-44 blaster is expected to sell for somewhere between $300,000 and $500,000.

The blaster was made out of an actual gun, a Mauser C96 Broomhandle. Of course, several alterations were made to have the weapon look like something that belongs in the hands of a galactic smuggler like Han.

The auction was timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, with the timing of Solo: A Star Wars Story's release being a nice bonus.

What piece of Star Wars memorabilia would you want to own? Comment below!
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