Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 When the first Star Wars movie came out, it surprised and delighted fans, as well as studio executives that had pretty much written it off. Now it is part of pop culture. However most of the weapons used were based upon real guns, below are some of them. First up, Jawa ionization blaster. It was a Enfield rifle cut down with a cup grenade launcher attachment added. And like all these props, they had parts of wires, kit and bits to disguise them. Image source, Internet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Sandtroopers on Tatooine carried a variety of guns, which are listed below. First up is a Sandtrooper carrying a MG-15 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Boba Fett, the feared bounty hunter carried a EE-3 carbine, but it actually was a Webley & Scott Number 1 Mark 1 Flare Gun. Image source, internet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Han Solo also carried a well known gun, the Mauser C96, just spiced up a bit. Image source, internet 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Princess Leia also had a unique looking weapon, called a Sorosuub X-30, but it was a Vostok Margolin .22. Image source, internet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Here is the iconic stormtrooper blaster, which was based upon the Sterling SMG. Image source, internet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Stormtrooper searching the Falcon with a BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle which is a MG-34. Second image shows a sandtrooper with weapon as well. Image source, internet 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Rebel soldiers also used the Sterling SMG. Image source, internet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Greedo used a Ruger MK. 1 pistol in the cantina scene. Image source, internet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Dengar the bounty hunter from Empire Strikes Back has a modified MG42, although in some scenes he also carries a MG34. Image source, internet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Rebel soldiers on Hoth used cast copies of the STG44 for their non-firing weapons. Image source, internet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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