An Orwellian Sterling Submachine gun with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
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No it's not from Star Wars, but it *might* fire lasers?
That is, in the film it's likely from - 1984. Based on George Orwell's famous novel, this firearm has a star-studded history.
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