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It’s hard to forget a man like Doc Holliday. In an era known for its
colorful characters, hardly any have become much brighter than Doc. The
Wild West was the golden age of lawmen and outlaws, with Doc Holliday
managing to find his own comfortable spot somewhere in-between. When
busting bad guys alongside Wyatt Earp, Doc could get the job done, but
if cheated in a game of cards, this man known for his wide brim hat
could become judge, jury and sometimes, executioner. Even in the most
cutthroat towns, people knew not to cross Doc Holliday.
Over the years Hollywood embraced his legend, adding to the romance
as television and movies cast him as an eccentric gunslinger who
dispensed quick wit with a slow drawl. But we might have remembered him
as nothing more than a dapper, card-dealing scoundrel, if it weren’t for
that legendary October afternoon in 1881 when Doc Holliday stepped out
into the streets of Tombstone with the Earps and walked straight into
American history.
Today, America Remembers is proud to honor the real man behind the
legend with the Doc Holliday OK Corral Tribute Shotgun. The Tribute is a
working recreation of a classic Old West 1878 double-barrel hammer
shotgun, handsomely decorated with detailed scenes and portraits from
this exciting time that continues to capture our imagination. The
shotgun features functioning rebounding hammers, a walnut pistol grip
stock and a steel buttplate. Craftsmen commissioned specifically for the
project by America Remembers decorate each Tribute in stunning 24-karat
gold and nickel.
The Shotgun That Tamed the West
Though the legend of the gunfighter was written with the revolver,
shotguns were just as important in taming the Wild West. Many a lawman
relied on his trusty double-barrel shotgun, especially when facing a
large, unruly crowd or in a confined area. With a shotgun, you didn’t
have to be a sharpshooter to hit your target. And you would be
hard-pressed to find a lawman or outlaw who didn’t respect the stopping
power of a hail of buckshot.
An Exclusive Limited Edition
With the edition limited to only 300 Tribute shotguns, you’ll want to
act now to ensure your place in the edition. We will arrange delivery of
your working Tribute shotgun through a licensed firearms dealer of your
choice. And as always, your Tribute will come with our 30-day guarantee
of satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase
after your personal inspection, you may return it to us in original,
unfired condition within thirty days for complete and courteous refund.
The Doc Holliday OK Corral Tribute
Shotgun is truly a fitting celebration of the life and legend of one of
the most colorful characters of the American West. Doc Holliday was a
true American original. And as has been confirmed through the countless
retellings of his legend, it’s hard to forget a man like Doc Holliday.
Once you become one of the proud owners of this exciting new Tribute,
you will ensure that his legend will continue to live on for many
generations to come.
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The bottom of the receiver
features a portrait of Holliday sitting at a card table, where
he was known to spend endless hours. On the table in front of
him are his chips, his whiskey and his trusted single action
revolver. |
Left side artwork features Doc
Holliday, clad in his familiar
wide brim hat and frock coat,
along with Wyatt, Morgan and
Virgil Earp, walking through
Tombstone with firearms at the
ready. In the moments leading up
to the showdown, legend has it
that Wyatt gave Doc a chance to
back out, saying, “This isn’t your
fight, Doc.” To which insulted
Holliday replied, “That’s a hell
of a thing for you to say to me.”
Right side artwork features the
explosive moment that the OK
Corral became history. No one is
certain who fired first, but more
than thirty shots rang out in
about thirty seconds. When the
smoke cleared, three men were
dead. In the foreground you can
see Holliday, who is believed to
have taken down Tom McLaury
with a chest full of buckshot
before drawing his pistol to fire
on Billy Clanton. Even in the
chaos of a gunfight, Doc was
known to keep his wits. . |
