Van Helsing's (Hugh Jackman) hero crossbow from Stephen Sommers' horror adventure film Van Helsing. Van Helsing was given his gas-powered automatic crossbow by its inventor Friar Carl (David Wenham), and used it in his battle with the brides of Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), killing the vampire Marishka (Josie Maran) after dipping its arrows in holy water.

The intricately made weapon was produced by Applied Effects and features a machined-metal body with fold-out plastic bow arms, wooden grips and resin ram's head detailing. Additional resin detailing is applied to the butt stock's faux-gas tank and along the bow arms, with metal crosses in the pistol grip. The crossbow's drum magazine is made of metal and plastic, with individually finished and fixed arrows within. The bow strings are bound together and finished to look like taut, wound leather.

Fully functional, the chain-driven action is powered by a 12-volt battery located in the butt stock, which powers the weapon through a connector between the stock and the pistol grip. Pulling the trigger drives a chain which simulates the firing of the bow string, with the spring-loaded magazine rotating with each movement of the action. The weapon disassembles into three components with folding bow arms and sights. The weapon displays only minor scratches to the metal body through use on the production and is supplied in its own custom-made transit case. . It is accompanied by a 16" x 11" poster used in the promotion of the movie. Dimensions (assembled): 90 cm x 81 cm x 27 cm (35.5" x 32" x 10 ¾")

As this item contains electronic components, every effort has been made to describe them accurately; however no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.

Estimate: £15000 - £20000