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Lot # 963: BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970) - Gorilla Soldier Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Lot # 963: BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970) - Gorilla Soldier Rifle
This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, July 1st. 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 29th or June 30th. A gorilla soldier rifle from Ted Post's sci-fi adventure sequel Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Background ape soldiers carried crude brown wood-bodied rifles that resembled modified M1 Carbines throughout the film. This rifle is sculpted almost entirely out of one large piece of solid wood with a dark reddish-brown finish, a separate black-painted wooden element nailed on to resemble the bolt and sight elements, and a black-painted wooden dowel segment added to the front to simulate a barrel. Screwed into the rifle are two metal brackets that hold a black nylon shoulder strap. It exhibits signs of wear from age and use, including scuffs and scratches in the paint and finish throughout, but remains in good overall condition. Dimensions: 35" x 5" x 2" (89 cm x 12.75 cm x 5 cm) Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500