DL-21 blaster pistol/Legends

The DL-21 was a blaster pistol produced by BlasTech Industries at some point prior to the Battle of Hoth.

The DL-21 was similar in appearance to other BlasTech pistols, such as the DL-44 heavy blaster pistol. However, this version featured a flared muzzle, which produced scattered energy charges. It also featured a top-mounted targeting scope, and a safety lever inside the trigger guard.

Since BlasTech refused to enter into an exclusive agreement with the Galactic Empire, many of its weapons fell into the hands of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. A number of DL-21 pistols were used by Rebel forces during the invasion of Hoth in 3 ABY and at the Battle of Endor a year later. Ponda Baba also carried a modified DL-21 during his partnership with Evazan. This particular blaster lacked a safety mechanism, and included cooling vents on the flared muzzle, and a handgrip suitable for Aqualish hands.

Behind the scenes
The DL-21 prop is a combination of the body of an AR-7 Explorer made by Charter Arms and a Sterling L2A3 submachine gun handle. The flared muzzle is the fin assembly off a British 2" Mortar shell.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi