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Lot # 353: STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997) - Zander Barcalow's (Patrick Muldoon) Morita MK I Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Lot # 353: STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997) - Zander Barcalow's (Patrick Muldoon) Morita MK I Carbine
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. Zander Barcalow's (Patrick Muldoon) Morita MK 1 Carbine from Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi satire Starship Troopers. Fleet pilot Barcalow used his Morita combat rifle against Arachnid forces while on the surface of Planet P. Made of fiberglass and urethane composite, the futuristic firearm was designed as a clamshell cover for a Ruger rifle that fired blanks during production. The rifle was removed after filming and a cast-resin version is currently installed in its place. The Morita includes a ribbed pistol grip, a rifle sling and an articulated barrel situated at the front. The shorter carbine versions of the Morita were made in lower quantity than the full-size rifles and are therefore rarer. Also included is a Letter of Authenticity from the film's armorer and weapons coordinator, Robert "Rock" Galotti. The rifle shows some wear from production use, but remains in good overall condition. Dimensions: 32" x 9.5" x 2.5" (104.25 cm x 9 cm x 29.25 cm) Ownership may be restricted in some countries; see replica firearm notice in Buyer's Guide. Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000