Han Solo's DL-44 Blaster (more precisely, the non-firing prop used in
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and
Return of the Jedi) will be up for auction starting Dec. 21, 2013. This prop, based on the German issue Mauser C96 pistol, would have been used in the majority of scenes, with the heavier, live-fire weapon being used for close-up shots. Noteworthy scenes requiring this lighter version incude; Darth Vader taking the blaster out of Han’s hand in
Empire, Han wrestling with a Stormtrooper to regain possession of his blaster during their encounter with Imperial forces on Endor, as well as, likely being used by Mark Hamill in the same films. The 11 in. long resin cast blaster is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from a noted
Star Wars collector, and has an estimated price of $200,000 - $300,000.
(Source:
Invaluable.com)