This is a fairly recent replica. It came from an all plastic model kit that was called a "23rd century weapon" probably to circumvent the new paramount problems and sold for $29.95. I understand that you can still find them if you keep looking,   Since they occasionally do turn up at various conventions. It also comes with plated  parts for the metal, and comes out quite well, if you have a reasonable knowledge of plastic model-making techniques, it is probably about all that is left nowadays.. 1995