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A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 gun with extended stock from John McTiernan's Die Hard. Hans Gruber's (Alan Rickman) crew carried and wielded their submachine guns against their hostages and John McClane (Bruce Willis). Stunt guns like these were mostly used when the actors were running or strapped to their backs.

This lot originated from prop master Mike Papac's collection. It consists of one static black rubber weapon with a black nylon strap that was modelled after a gun modified specifically for the first Die Hard film. It features the lower receiver of an MP5, an HK94 upper receiver, and is stamped with the models on their respective parts. Additionally, it features a cut down barrel and an extended stock. Also included is the original receipt of purchase from Stembridge Gun Rentals, and a sling. This lot exhibits a missing trigger guard and trigger, and a buildup of grime in the crevices. Dimensions: 66 cm x 6 cm x 25 cm (26" x 2.25" x 9.75)

Restricted ownership; see replica firearm notice in the Terms and Conditions.

Estimate: £4,000 - 8,000 US


Mike Papac is among Hollywood's most respected armourers. Active in the film industry since the late 1970s, he served as weapons specialist on action classics including Lethal Weapon and Die Hard, and as property gun master for Predator - all within an 18-month span. By the early 1990s, Papac had become a trusted resource for leading directors such as Tony Scott, Renny Harlin, and Richard Donner, collaborating throughout the decade with stars including Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. His career has encompassed work as prop master and armourer on some of cinema's most successful franchises, from Iron Man and Man of Steel to acclaimed action comedies like Three Kings and Red. Original hero pieces from the Die Hard films are exceptionally rare, and Propstore is proud to present these examples from Mike Papac's personal collection - offered to the public for the first time.


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