Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) Hero AR2 Flamethrower
 

Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) flamethrower from Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s sci-fi sequel Alien Resurrection. A practical “incinerator” version of the multi-function AR-2 assault rifle, this was for the scene in which Ripley burned the various failed Ripley clones in the Auriga labs

The weapon is made primarily of fibreglass and features rubber and metal dressing components running along the barrels. To create the pilot flame effect, gas was piped into a tube run through the length of the weapon to the nozzle beneath the top barrel. A Surefire tactical light, activated by a switch built into the body of the weapon, is fitted into the weapon’s front grip.


The rifle is well-used and shows production wear, including a large crack through the receiver—likely caused by Weaver dropping the piece in the scene—which was restored after use on the production. The piece is presented in a bespoke display case. This item contains electronic components.


COA: Propstore of London