Land of the Giants laser welder gun

Land of the Giants laser welder gun also used in City Beneath the Sea (ABC TV, 1968-1970). Vintage original 25 in. long prop laser welder gun. Constructed of 9 in. round metal tube body with carved wooden grip and stock and 3-cast resin vents affixed to the rear and forward section of the barrel. The elaborate muzzle portion of the gun features a plastic dome with raised opaque red triangular ports, a wooden ring cylinder with a clear plexiglass illuminating disc and conical laser stylus. With green web brass buckle adjusting web strap attached to metal hoops at the bottom of the barrel. Depressing the button-trigger, embedded in the front of grip, causes the muzzle portion of the prop to illuminate for effect. This original prop was primarily black in color when used in Season 2 of Land of the Giants and was subsequently repurposed and studio-repainted silver for use by actor Robert Wagner in City Beneath the Sea (1971). Exhibiting age, production wear and handling. Electronics present and working. In vintage very good condition.

Sold for $6,000 at the Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 89 on Tuesday, 27 June 2017 (Lot 999).