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261. Metal Ape Army Rifle ### PLANET OF THE APES (1968)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
261. Metal Ape Army Rifle ### PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
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PLANET OF THE APES (1968) - Metal Ape Army Rifle - A metal ape army rifle from Franklin J. Schaffner's Planet of the Apes. Ape soldiers wielded their standard-issue rifles to maintain their dominance over Earth in the distant future.

Based on World War II-era M1 carbines, this rifle consists of a two-piece metal shell painted brown to appear wooden around real firearm mechanisms that have had a barrel detail welded onto the base gun and deactivated; a loose slide, trigger, and an ejectable magazine, all painted black; and a brown leather strap with metal buckles. This weapon also features a retractable metal bayonet with the slide located beneath the barrel. The shell and strap are intentionally distressed by production to appear battle-used with scratches and grime applied throughout. The paint exhibits flaking, exposing metal components, and the bolts securing the shell's pieces were cut after production. Dimensions: 34" x 5" x 2" (86.5 cm x 12.75 cm x 5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

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