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Judge Dredd

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Judge Dredd
A futuristic prop "Lawgiver" gun of black and silver painted moulded resin, the barrel decorated with strips of red plastic simulating lights and embossed with an emblem incorporating an eagle and a shield -- 11½in. (29.2cm.) long -- used as a dummy gun in the 1994 Cinergi film Judge Dredd; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Literature

KILLICK, Jane, CHUTE, David and LIPPINCOTT, Charles M. The Making Of Judge Dredd: London: Boxtree, 1995, pp.84-86 (illus.)

Lot Essay

The 'Lawgiver' guns played a significant role in Judge Dredd and have been described as ...the ultimate hero prop. So much about Dredd's world is symbolized in this object. It is the gun that allows a Judge to act as police, jury and executioner in the name of the law..

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