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Charter Arms Blade Runner Revolver Sells For $258,750

Charter Arms Blade Runner Revolver

Charter Arms

Charter Arms, Dayton, OH, - -(AmmoLand.com)- Sold at auction in May 2009 for $258,750 (not including buyer commission–estimated total $270,000) the one and only prop-pistol used by Harrison Ford’s character in the 1982 futuristic 2019 movie, Blade Runner.

The so-called Hero Gun was used to blast artificially-created people called replicants (they so deserved it too).

A Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog revolver with a 4-inch barrel formed the base for the blaster. Attached to the top of the pistol is a bolt action Steyr Mannlicher SL receiver in .222 Remington. The rifle magazine extends below the revolver’s barrel and there is no barrel on the rifle receiver-it just rests atop the Charter Arms barrel, looking cool in a ugly sort of way.

The Bulldog is fitted with two double set triggers which we assume are from the Steyr action and a large custom-made trigger guard. Custom stocks (grips) were constructed from amber colored plastic and were fitted to the Bulldog frame along with an aluminum grip base extension. The cylinder area was covered with a smooth panel for streamlining. Ya gotta figure the thing must weigh a ton.

Two-red and green operator-functioned LEDs were built into the handgun. They perform no function (well then again, what are we saying, nothing else performs a function either) but they look cool when functioned in the movie.

It is rumored that this particular revolver can still fire. Oooookay, Looking at how the rifle magazine is fitted, if that day comes, and we are offered the opportunity, someone else can have that honor; we still have all ten of our digits.

It may still have to be registered as an actual firearm since it has, well, two actual firearm receivers each with serial numbers.

How parts of that 4473 Federal form might read:

• Type: Replicant Blaster
  Manufacturer: Charteyrman,
  Action: revolrifl
  Caliber: .222.44 RemSpec
  Serial Number: 522368588594355

Having seen Blade Runner a couple of times we admit, we just never noticed/analyzed this stuff, just saw a cool looking gun zapping bad guys.

This gun is so popular that replicas (oh, oh, more replicants) are made and sold in airsoft versions, and some hobbyists have created beautiful and accurate copies.

Just in case someone really ask’s… No, Charter Arms will not be building these.

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Universal Coin & Bullion Offers Matching Gift to Benefit NRA’s Voice of Freedom Programs

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Official rare coin and bullion dealer for the National Rifle Association (NRA), Universal Coin & Bullion, has created a matching gift to benefit NRA Voice of Freedom programs.

To expand the NRA Voice of Freedom programs, Universal Coin & Bullion President, Michael Fuljenz, has offered to help the NRA raise $150,000 by donating fifty cents for every dollar donated or pledged by October 10, 2009. Qualifying gifts can benefit any of the 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) entities within the NRA Voice of Freedom which includes the NRA (Institute for Legislative Action and Media Outreach efforts), the NRA Freedom Action Foundation, and the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund. Additionally, gifts may be from individuals or companies and can be pledged over a period of five years or less.

“This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in maximizing their investment in the future of Freedom,” commented Wayne LaPierre, NRA Executive Vice President. “We are grateful for Universal Coin & Bullion’s distinguished philanthropic leadership and their offer to help others make a difference in the fight for our Second Amendment rights.”

The results of the matching gift opportunity will be announced during the NRA Heritage Society’s Fall in Williamsburg 2009 event. This event is held annually at different locations throughout the country to honor donors who make a gift commitment through their estate. To complement the event, everyone who takes advantage of this matching gift opportunity will receive recognition as sponsors of the Fall in Williamsburg 2009 event.

Fuljenz stated, “Universal Coin & Bullion is dedicated to preserving freedom so our first thought was a partnership with the NRA. Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile,” I believe that. Through this matching gift, we hope NRA members will seize the opportunity to experience the joy of working together toward our fight for freedom. This matching gift presents the chance to exercise those values and make a lasting impact on the future.”

For additional details about the Voice of Freedom, please visit the NRA Office of Advancement’s website at http://nragive.com/voice_of_freedom.html. For more information about the NRA Heritage Society or Fall in Williamsburg 2009, please visit the NRA Heritage Society’s website at http://www.nraheritagesociety.org/.

To learn more about this opportunity or to make a gift to benefit NRA programs, contact Frank Cerutti, Director of Strategic Giving, NRA Office of Advancement, (703) 267-1571 or visit www.nragive.com. To learn more about Universal Coin and Bullion, visit www.universalcoin.com.

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