TV and film guns are always going to be popular collector’s items and while some of them are often creations directly from the bench of a deranged gunsmith, some prop movie guns are meant to be literal representations of real-world firearms. In this particular example on Gunbroker, we see an H&K MR556A1 SBR that is intended to resemble an HK416D that was used by the US Navy Seals during the raid on Bin Landen’s compound back in 2011. This firearm was converted for use with blanks by Point Blank Props’ for use during the filming of the movie Zero Dark Thirty, a Hollywood thriller based on the events surrounding the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. What’s cool about this particular collector’s item is that instead of its movie-ready black firing adapter configuration, this particular prop gun has been restored to work with live ammunition.
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H&K MR556A1 SBR From the Film “Zero Dark Thirty” Up for Auction
Zero Dark Thirty Movie Gun: Heckler & Koch MR556A1 Short Barrel Rifle
Description:
Extremely rare opportunity to own 1 of the 4 “HK416D” rifles used in the movie Zero Dark Thirty, based on real events that lead to US Navy Seals killing terrorist Osama Bin Laden.
This iconic firearm was built by world renowned movie prop company Point Blank Props’ armorer David Fencl, from an early Heckler & Koch MR5562A1 using all correct parts to resemble the HK416D’s used by US Navy Seals in the raid on Bin Laden. Semi-automatic 5.56x45mm NATO 10.4″ barrel with AAC flash hider, inert AAC suppressor, and EOTech holographic sight. All film industry paperwork substantiating provence are included. Consecutive Serial number available in auction #977985470
THIS IS A NFA SHORT BARREL RIFLE, MUST TRANSFER THROUGH AN FFL/SOT, ASK BEFORE BIDDING IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS PROCESS
NOTE: this firearm WAS previously adapted for blank firing in major motion pictures and has since been reverted back to fire live ammunition
At the time of writing, the auction has about another week or so to run and the 23 bids have been made bringing the current bid up to $7525.00 from its penny auction start. This rifle is sure to go for a hefty price and the collector will not only have a silver screen firearm but one that is capable of being enjoyed on the range as well.
