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Prop Store of London E-11 versions.
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Prop Store of London E-11 ESB.
Along with the New Hope Blaster, the Prop Store collection also contains a Storm Trooper blaster from Empire. Although the basic overall look is the same the construction and detail is different. Firstly, this is a real gun that has been de-activated, a Sterling MkV sub machine gun. The majority of the New Hope blasters were cast and were never practical. Like the ANH blaster this gun has a specially cut down magazine from 32 rounds to approximately 10. Perhaps most notably the Hengstler counter box is missing, changing the profile to a more elegant look. Also missing are the various buttons and add-ons which were put on the original gun to help disguise it. The ESB blaster is a much more robust prop. The sight rail has been replaced by a sturdy box and the rubber draw runner “fins” on the original are now metal U shaped sections which have been screwed to the Sterling barrel.
Prop Store of London E-11 version A new Hope.
This is the bapty/ prop store version. Includes Replica power cells. 4 digit Hengstler counter. Sight rail bent at front and rear, bolted at rear into the cast aluminum billet. No D ring, no trigger and new grips. The bolt has been removed, as has the cocking handle, replaced with a steel tube screwed into the billet. The billet has a solid rear sight, and is riveted to the main tube. The trigger group has been completely replaced, and has a bent steel frame for the guard.
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