Nagedzi[TK] Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I'm currently building a pair of DLT-19s and have been doing some research on the details. Anyways, I came across this auction link from a couple years ago which offered up a screen-used Bapty-origin DLT-19. I hadn't seen this particular one so I thought I would share it with those of you who hadn't seen it yet: Auction LinkThey do mention that they replaced the T-strips, but put replacements where the originals were. The spacing of the front set of strips (specifically along the bottom) looks a little different than the arrangement typically done on replicas. I also notice that the disc on the handle is quite different than the one we're all familiar with:I wonder if the disc was also replaced or represents another possible variant? A further note is that the feed cover box looks a a little bigger/beefier, as well.Finally, they seem to indicate that this is one of only two bakelite stocks seen in the film. Is this confirmation, then, that the other two were wood stocks? I know someone else postulated this when looking at the DLT gun rack on the death star in ANH. Anyways, I just thought I'd share and see if anyone has any thoughts on this.... Edited September 19, 2014 by Nagedzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagedzi[TK] Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 They indicate that this could be the one that Chewie fires in the detention block. If I had to guess, I would say that Chewie/Han's looks more like the black and white one above based on the size and wear pattern of the ammo feed box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felice Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Great find Andy! I don't know if just two stocks were Bakelit and the rest were out of Wood. But i think that all stocks were Bakelit ones just with a different painting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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