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INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) - Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) Revolver

Currency:GBP Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:20,000.00 GBP Estimated At:40,000.00 - 60,000.00 GBP
INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) - Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) Revolver
Indiana Jones’ (Harrison Ford) revolver from Steven Spielberg’s action-adventure classic Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indiana Jones used his revolver in numerous scenes throughout the film, as he attempted to unearth the Ark of the Covenant before it fell into the hands of Nazis.

Used for production at Elstree Studios and in Tunisia, this pistol is believed to be one of two revolvers used by Ford. This Hand Ejector 2nd Model shot .455 blanks and was produced by Smith & Wesson. It is stamped with the serial number 37891 and was rented to the production by Bapty, a well-known armourer in the UK.

The production made several modifications to the pistol in order to make it a unique piece. The barrel has been bored out and shortened, while a custom-made ramped front sight has been added. A patina has been applied to the revolver, giving it the well-worn look one would expect from a gun belonging to the famous adventurer. The walnut grips feature a diamond pattern and are stamped with gold Smith & Wesson logos. A swivel lanyard is present underneath the grips.

Raiders of the Lost Ark was nominated for nine Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, and won five, including Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects. Harrison Ford won a Saturn award for his portrayal of Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones was named the number two hero of all time on AFI’s “100 Heroes and Villains” list, and Raiders of the Lost Ark was named the 10th most thrilling film in the first century of cinema. It was selected by the US Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry. On a list of the 500 Greatest Movies of All Time, Empire magazine ranked Raiders number two. It has been cited by numerous film-makers as an inspiration on their careers.

The pistol has been sympathetically de-activated, although the hammer, trigger and chamber remain functional. It comes with a letter of authenticity from Bapty and a certificate of de-activation from The London Proof House. As a result, no firearm certificate is required to possess this gun. The revolver shows intentional wear to its finish and it is in very fine overall condition. Dimensions: 22 cm x 4.5 cm x 14.5 cm (8 ½” x 2” x 5 ½”)

£40,000-60,000

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