RIP John Whiscombe

[oldcurmudgeon]

Very sad news of his passing, both the man and his rifles were unique and though he was a modest man who did not seek fame through his rifles he achieved it.
His rifles were built to such a standard that both Purdey or Holland and Holland would have put their names on them.
His name and rifles will live on in Air Gun folklore as the very best that anyone could wish for.
RIP to a very unforgettable man.

[Artiglio]

A great loss, known John for about 8 years shooting at Bisley, his presence never failed to make a good day better, endlessly enthusiastic and knowledgable on a huge array of subjects, never a dull moment. He’ll be greatly missed by many people. RIP.

[Prone Shooter]

Have just had email from Derek Peckover letting me know. Very sad news indeed. I shot various comps with John over the years and a nicer chap you couldn't hope to meet, a real gent.

His rifles are amazing and a joy to shoot. Wish I'd had one when I had the chance.

Mine and on behalf of BARPC, our condolences to Johns family.

RIP John

[verminhunter]

yes i fully agree to that, top man with exceptional rifles built to the highest level of quality with superb design method, RIP john.

[verminhunter]

Very sad news of his passing, both the man and his rifles were unique and though he was a modest man who did not seek fame through his rifles he achieved it.
His rifles were built to such a standard that both Purdey or Holland and Holland would have put their names on them.
His name and rifles will live on in Air Gun folklore as the very best that anyone could wish for.
RIP to a very unforgettable man.

Yes fully agree, a very talented gunsmith with superb quality and a very brilliant design on his JWs
RIP John.

[WILBA]

his guns will be his legacy. built like tanks and will last 2 life times. rip jw

[verminhunter]

yes sad news to read, john was a very advanced engineer with his JW's , the way it fired was an renovation in its own, sheer built quality and smelt of first engineering ,will be sadly missed in the air rifling world.
RIP John and my condolences to his family.

[Airmasters88]

A great friend, sadly missed.

The funeral will be held at Acorn Ridge Cemetery, Newbury, Berkshire at 12.30 Saturday January 11th if those from abroad who knew him would like to raise a glass.