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As is standard practice on a film set, more than one set of pistols is required for filming. Between Second Unit and
stunt double needs, publicity requirements and spares in case of malfunction with blank-firing conversions during filming,
extra guns are always necessary and present. Therefore the production was able to purchase three extra standard pairs of USP Match pistols directly from the manufacturer and retained ownership of these after filming finished for use in future sequels.
However, this pair will always be the main ‘Hero’ weapons from this iconic 2001 film and the only ones with the unique ambidextrous slide releases.”
The pistols themselves are consecutively serialized and were both
manufactured in 2000, with standard Heckler & Koch markings overall including “AA” date codes (2000) on the lower left edge of the slides. The H&K addresses are partially covered on the right of
the frames by in the installation of the ambidextrous slide releases. They are each fitted with tall blade front sights, adjustable notch rear sights, ambidextrous thumb safeties, ambidextrous magazine releases, and the standard steel barrel weights that are marked “Match” on the left side. They both have barrels installed that are suitable for firing blanks only. In addition to that, as stated above, both pistols have been fitted with a custom extended slide release on the right side of the frame, making both ambidextrous, these are
stamped with the number “84” on the “A” pistol, and “43” on the “B” pistol. Incidentally, due to this pair of pistols being the only pair used in filming to receive these easily identifiable features, it is often very easy to spot exactly which scenes in the film they were used. They have also been fitted with extended beveled magazine wells, referred to as “jet funnels” above, for ease of loading during action sequences. Includes a Lara Croft photograph signed by Angelina Jolie. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Mechanically fine as configured to fire blanks only. Whether through video games or film, millions of people around the world have come to love the character Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider story, making this pair of pistols, carried and used by the actress playing the heroine herself extremely desirable. Do not miss this opportunity to own one of pop cultures most famous braces of pistols, Lara Croft’s H&Ks!
B) Heckler & Koch USP 9 Match Pistol - Serial no. 24-063929,
9 mm cal., 6 inch round (blank only) bbl., stainless steel finish, polymer grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent, the slide showing a mostly bright finish with
a few scattered light handling marks overall, typical of on film use including stunts. The barrel weight retains much of the black finish with wear consistent with being holstered and used by Angelina
Jolie as Lara Croft during filming. Mechanically remains excellent as configured to fire blanks only. Do not miss this opportunity to own one of the most iconic pairs of pistols in film history, Lara Croft’s brace of H&K USP 9 Match pistols!
Provenance: Bapty & Co. London.
Estimate: 25,000 - 45,000