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VAN HELSING (2004) - Van Helsing's (Hugh Jackman) Stunt Crossbow

Currency:GBP Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:1,500.00 GBP Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 GBP
VAN HELSING (2004) - Van Helsing's (Hugh Jackman) Stunt Crossbow
Van Helsing’s (Hugh Jackman) stunt crossbow from Stephen Sommers’ fantasy-adventure film Van Helsing. Van Helsing was given his gas-powered automatic crossbow by its inventor, Friar Carl (David Wenham), and used it in his battle with the brides of Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), killing the vampire Marishka (Josie Maran) after dipping its arrows in holy water. Stunt versions were used during high-action sequences, when it was unsafe or unnecessary to risk damage to the functioning hero weapon.

Cast entirely in solid rubber, the bow is painted to resemble metal and brass, featuring an ornate grip with a ram’s head embellishment, a static arrow cartridge beneath and a gas canister at the back. The bow arms fold into the side of the main body, with rope, also cast from rubber, strung between them. The arms have warped slightly with age and some paint has chipped away. Dimensions (open): 93 cm x 73 cm x 26 cm (36 ½” x 28 ¾” x 10 ¼”)

£3,000-5,000

VAT Status - Margin