The Bourne Ultimatum

Jason Bourne Hero Glock 17 Pistol

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Background: The Bourne Ultimatum

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) was the third film starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in his mystery/assassin spy thriller trilogy, loosely based on the Robert Ludlum book. This movie tied up the storylines introduced in The Bourne Identity (2002) and continued in The Bourne Supremacy (2004).

Directed by Paul Greengrass, the franchise is credited with creating its own unique style with substantial (shakey) handheld camera work and creative editing as well as advancements for the genre in story and character, and has had a definite impact on the James Bond franchise, relaunched with Daniel Craig in the starring role and reflecting many of these same characteristics.

All three films were critical and box office successes, with Ultimatum being voted Film of the Year by Empire Magazine for 2007.

Jason Bourne’s Glock 17

The Glock 17 pictured below was a real firearm converted to blank fire and used by Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in the Paul Greengrass film, The Bourne Ultimatum.

This Glock 17 is from the U.S. armourer, Weapons Specialist Limited. This is one of four Glock 17s rented for scenes shot in New York City and U.S. soundstages.

Provenance includes the copies of rental agreements from Weapons Specialists to the Bourne Ultimatum production and a letter from the film’s principal armorer explaining that Bourne’s primary weapon was a Glock 17 and he prepared the weapons for Matt Damon for use in the car chase scene through lower Manhattan, the garage, and many days on the soundstage. Also included is a Prop Store of London COA.