Ape Rifle | BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970)

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Sold Stock #126856 | Sold Sep 10 2020

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - Los Angeles - 2020

Ape Rifle

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This lot will be sold on Thursday August 27th (day 2 of the auction.) Lots 434-870 will be sold on day 2 (lots 1-433 will be sold on day 1). The auction will begin at 10:00AM PDT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

An ape rifle from Ted Post's dystopian sci-fi sequel Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Background ape soldiers carried crude brown wood-bodied rifles resembling modified M1 Carbines throughout the film.

This rifle is sculpted almost entirely out of one large piece of solid wood with a dark reddish-brown finish, a separate black-painted wooden element nailed on to resemble the bolt and sight elements, and a black-painted wooden dowel segment added to the front to simulate a barrel. Screwed into the rifle are two metal brackets which hold a black nylon shoulder strap. It is in good overall condition with some wear from production and age, including scuffs and scratches in the paint and finish throughout.

Dimensions: 35" x 3" x 5" (89 cm x 8 cm x 13 cm)Restricted ownership; see replica firearm notice in the Buyer's Guide

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity