Colonial Marines stunt pulse rifle from Aliens....

Description

Colonial Marines stunt pulse rifle from Aliens. (TCF, 1986) One of the most famous sci-fi firearms, the M41-A Pulse Rifle was featured heavily in James Cameron's 1986 action sequel Aliens. Designed by Cameron himself and constructed under the supervision of renowned armorer Simon Atherton at Bapty Armory, the Pulse Rifle is viewed by many as the pinnacle of Sci-Fi prop weaponry. This is an original stunt non-firing prop Pulse Rifle used in the film. A mold was taken from the principle hero firing Pulse Rifle (evidenced by the presence of the raised plate surrounding the digital round counter), and the crew crafted the prop weapon from fiberglass, wood and imbedded steel d-rings to fasten the shoulder strap (strap not present). The prop was then finished and painted to detail. These stunt, lightweight versions of the Pulse Rifle were used in most sequences in the film where live-fire weapons weren't required. Most imperfections go unnoticed by the audience since the action sequences were mostly shot in dark conditions. Measuring 27.5 in. long, the prop exhibits expected age and production wear with minor chipping and scuffing to paint.

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