Following on from the earlier discussion on rifle stocks, here is an article from 'Fantastic Films' August 1978, that shows where each of the main weapons in A New Hope came from.
Fascinating stuff Wote. I'd no idea about all that re and upcycling of weapons.
Good to see it was Sterling guns that got shortened (forgot about those).Historical reasons aside, you'd be bonkers cutting up an MG-34 with what those are worth (even then)!Best -- Paul
Fascinating stuff Wote. I'd no idea about all that re and upcycling of weapons.
ReplyDeleteGood to see it was Sterling guns that got shortened (forgot about those).
ReplyDeleteHistorical reasons aside, you'd be bonkers cutting up an MG-34 with what those are worth (even then)!
Best -- Paul