HOWTO make an Aliens pulse rifle

Stephen sez, "As seen in the 1986 movie 'Aliens', the M41-A Pulse Rifle became an instant classic. With its fully functional hero models that fired 45 cal. blanks, and 12 guage shot gun rounds, to the ultra-slick O.D. green shrouds, this prop is the rare weapon that could actually do what it appeared to do in the movie! Shoot!" Link (Thanks, Stephen!)