JohnHolliday
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Tombstone Val Kilmer / Doc Holliday Costume
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JohnHolliday
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Val’s/Doc’s Ties
So I set out on a quest to get Doc’s ties custom made but found out the the fabric that was used for the movie ties is no longer made, so I just found the closest thing I could find (after searching for months).
The first photo is the tie I tried matching and the second is what I came up wit. The third photo is the second tie I tried matching and the fourth photo is my rendition of it. We also had to make the Diamond Tie Pins as Doc wore this in all his ties….. Please note that the second tie is actually a dark maroon, it’s just the color did not turn out right in the photo.
I should have these in my hands later this week and I will take photos of everything with my collection, except I won’t be able to do the red vest as it has not been finished being custom made yet, so I will have to use another vest I have for a stand in.
So I set out on a quest to get Doc’s ties custom made but found out the the fabric that was used for the movie ties is no longer made, so I just found the closest thing I could find (after searching for months).
The first photo is the tie I tried matching and the second is what I came up wit. The third photo is the second tie I tried matching and the fourth photo is my rendition of it. We also had to make the Diamond Tie Pins as Doc wore this in all his ties…..
Please note that the second tie is actually a dark maroon, it’s just the color did not turn out right in the photo.I should have these in my hands later this week and I will take photos of everything with my collection, except I won’t be able to do the red vest as it has not been finished being custom made yet, so I will have to use another vest I have for a stand in.
JohnHolliday
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I have seen these and in fact I tried ordering one, but for some damn reason I couldn’t get any of my credit cards to take on the site I was trying to buy it off of
It’s not that much of an issue as I’m just looking for a really nice original nickel plated Colt Lightning right now. Go big or go home I always say
JohnHolliday
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I wasn’t planning on any of that, I’m just basically doing this for my own personal enjoyment
I got a good tip on Colt L . People say they time badly but the mech is designed to function with shells in place so keep it with empties in or get brass solid shell one piece dummies made so no chance the bullet head can detatch and the gun should cycle good ! And be safe .I have seen these and in fact I tried ordering one, but for some damn reason I couldn’t get any of my credit cards to take on the site I was trying to buy it off of
JohnHolliday
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At the present time I am watch 3 original nickel plated Colt Lightnings, they are nice, but if I’m going to spend that type of money, I want REALLY NICE
Also heard the later models (like the 1907) had stronger parts in them, so I am leaning towards these years 
The Kolser website is incredible for reproductions that are well within my happy budget limits. It is actually kind of a shock, I didn't know they existed.
Yes, bargain basement happiness ! I have some ...
Have you seen the 32 cal.version , the RainMaker ?At the present time I am watch 3 original nickel plated Colt Lightnings, they are nice, but if I’m going to spend that type of money, I want REALLY NICE
JohnHolliday
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Wasn’t that pistol in a .32 caliber or something like that?
RM. was 32 yes !
JohnHolliday
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I just about bought this, but decided to save my $$$$ for my Doc Wardrobe and Props (which aren’t cheap)
JohnHolliday
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Someone did a Lightning Clone???
