Vampire slaying kit sells for $15K at auction

[shanneba]

This may be a handy item to have

The kit – which was sold on June 30 in an auction facilitated by U.K.-based Hansons Auctioneers.

The kit originally belonged to a man named Lord William Malcolm Hailey, a former administrator of British India.

Inside the kit were crucifixes, a pair of matching pistols, a brass powder flask, holy water, a Gothic Bible, a wooden mallet, a stake, brass candlesticks, rosary beads and police paperwork from the time.
The items were enclosed in a box with two brass crucifixes on the lid, which are part of the box’s locking mechanism.

Vampire slaying kit sells for $15K

 

[HayesGreener]

I was a young special agent with Air Force OSI in 1975, when the TV series "Nightstalker" starring Darren McGavin was popular. I had an interest in crime scene work, so I was put in charge of our crime scene equipment, which consisted of a collection of toolboxes and briefcases for the various evidence collection supplies and equipment.

I replaced one old beat up cheap briefcase that was falling apart and got an idea. I sharpened a wooden stake, and placed a mallet, cross, mirror, garlic clove, King James Bible, and a silver bullet in the old briefcase and labeled it "Vampire Investigation Kit". I stuck it in with all the other cases and boxes and forgot about it.

Months later the inspector general team was inspecting our detachment and I was called to stand by when the inspector looked over our crime scene equipment. He was about halfway through his inspection when he pulled that shabby old briefcase out and says, "What's this?". I had forgotten about it being in there and thought, "Oh crap I hope he has a sense of humor". He opened the case and broke out laughing, said that was his favorite show. My nickname was The Nightstalker around the detachment for a while afterward. That inspector went on to later become the Director. Oh, to re-live those glory days.

 

[uspatriot1960]

Nightstalker was an AWESOME show!!

 

[Recusant]

One of those things you'd buy for the gun collector who has everything!

 

[Keystone19250]

One of those things you'd buy for the gun collector who has everything!

I’m surprised @BET7 hasn’t bought it yet.

Or maybe he has.

 

[BET7]

I’m surprised @BET7 hasn’t bought it yet.

Or maybe he has.

I'd only buy this to keep it out of the hands of those that want to use it against me , as I am a vampire .
True story: My grandparents (Mother's parents), emigrated from the Astro-Hungarian Empire before WWI, from towns in and around the Transylvania region (Carpathian Mnts.). These towns are now part of Romania as the World Wars shifted boundaries. Henceforth, as a kid, I identified as a vampire and even made a makeshift coffin from a toy chest, complete with velvet drapes I used as a lining. The things some kids will do for fun (so where can I buy this kit ).
As for the Nightstalker show, I have the series on DVD (loved and watched the show as a teenager). Unfortunately, I don't have the two movies that preceded the series, although I have watched them on Television.

 

[Area52]

Night Stalker was depicting a vampiric Chicago. If Kolshak came back today his search would take 3 mins if he stopped at city hall.

 

[uspatriot1960]

Night Stalker was depicting a vampiric Chicago. If Kolshak came back today his search would take 3 mins if he stopped at city hall.

Vampire Mayor!!

 

[BET7]

Night Stalker was depicting a vampiric Chicago. If Kolshak came back today his search would take 3 mins if he stopped at city hall.

The TV movie had him chasing a Vampire in Las Vagas. Another movie "The Night Strangler" had Kolchak chasing a Strangler in Seattle Washington. The series as you stated, was set in Chicago. IMDB links below:

Night Stalker TV Movie:

The Night Stalker (TV Movie 1972) - IMDb

The Night Stalker: Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. With Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker. An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.

www.imdb.com

Night Strangler TV Movie:

The Night Strangler (TV Movie 1973) - IMDb

The Night Strangler: Directed by Dan Curtis. With Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland, Scott Brady. A reporter hunts down a 144-year old alchemist who is killing women for their blood.

www.imdb.com

 

[Recusant]

 

[Keystone19250]

I'd only buy this to keep it out of the hands of those that want to use it against me , as I am a vampire .
True story: My grandparents (Mother's parents), emigrated from the Astro-Hungarian Empire before WWI, from towns in and around the Transylvania region (Carpathian Mnts.). These towns are now part of Romania as the World Wars shifted boundaries. Henceforth, as a kid, I identified as a vampire and even made a makeshift coffin from a toy chest, complete with velvet drapes I used as a lining. The things some kids will do for fun (so where can I buy this kit ).
As for the Nightstalker show, I have the series on DVD (loved and watched the show as a teenager). Unfortunately, I don't have the two movies that preceded the series, although I have watched them on Television.

That’s an amazing story and although the length of the post was slightly
“long in the tooth” from now on you shall be known as DracBet

 

[HayesGreener]

Vampire Mayor!!

I have heard the term Beetlejuice

 

[uspatriot1960]

I have heard the term Beetlejuice

If the shoe fits…

 

[Annihilator]

I’m surprised @BET7 hasn’t bought it yet.

Or maybe he has.

 

[Annihilator]

I'd only buy this to keep it out of the hands of those that want to use it against me , as I am a vampire .
True story: My grandparents (Mother's parents), emigrated from the Astro-Hungarian Empire before WWI, from towns in and around the Transylvania region (Carpathian Mnts.). These towns are now part of Romania as the World Wars shifted boundaries. Henceforth, as a kid, I identified as a vampire and even made a makeshift coffin from a toy chest, complete with velvet drapes I used as a lining. The things some kids will do for fun (so where can I buy this kit ).
As for the Nightstalker show, I have the series on DVD (loved and watched the show as a teenager). Unfortunately, I don't have the two movies that preceded the series, although I have watched them on Television.

 

[KillerFord1977]

 

[KillerFord1977]

That’s an amazing story and although the length of the post was slightly
“long in the tooth” from now on you shall be known as DracBet

Just remember, you cannot invite a vampire into your home.
Water and stakes only work if they are uninvited

 

[Annihilator]

I'd only buy this to keep it out of the hands of those that want to use it against me , as I am a vampire .
True story: My grandparents (Mother's parents), emigrated from the Astro-Hungarian Empire before WWI, from towns in and around the Transylvania region (Carpathian Mnts.). These towns are now part of Romania as the World Wars shifted boundaries. Henceforth, as a kid, I identified as a vampire and even made a makeshift coffin from a toy chest, complete with velvet drapes I used as a lining. The things some kids will do for fun (so where can I buy this kit ).
As for the Nightstalker show, I have the series on DVD (loved and watched the show as a teenager). Unfortunately, I don't have the two movies that preceded the series, although I have watched them on Television.

@BET7 the early years……

 

[Bassbob]

This dude was a 5th cousin of mine. Strange coincidence.

 

[Bassbob]

This is the guy.

Malcolm Hailey, 1st Baron Hailey - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org