Sandman Hero Pyrotechnic Flame Pistol with Original Studio Case from Logan's Run (MGM, 1976)....

Sandman Hero Pyrotechnic Flame Pistol with Original Studio Case from Logan's Run (MGM, 1976). Vintage original hero functional prop flame pistol. Constructed of cast metal and resin components and expertly assembled to appear as a futuristic handgun. Featuring futuristic gun frame and smooth grip with main barrel and flash suppressor barrel with lower gun fin, blunt trigger with no guard, a screw-on end cap and small depressing button at the back of the grip that may have released the fuel to facilitate a flame when the trigger was pulled, causing a spark to ignite the fuel. Retaining the interior mechanics for pyrotechnic FX including a cartridge chamber in the back body and a battery concealed in the grip. Expertly finished in iron black. Highly visible in the Sci-Fi movie as used by the Sandmen, officers employed to hunt down and dispatch citizens who run from mandatory euthanizing when they reach the age of 30. The gun is used like a traditional gun, but emits a spectacular flash of fire from the 4-muzzle ports rather than a bullet. Measuring 13" x 5.25" x 1.5". Includes square 16" x 13.5" x 3" original wooden case with tape on the interior, handwritten "MGM-To Be Operated By Effects Only." Exhibiting age and production use. Electronics and operation untested. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.