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    Steve Pope, RIP

    Just read on another forum Steve had died.

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    Oh Dear.. Passed away last week i think but not seen much about it.. Another genius of the air gunning world, R.I.P. Steve and deepest sympathy to the family,
    Was a real pleasure knowing him and will be sadly missed by many, Col

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    Absolutely gutted , Steve was a real gent and master of his trade . I am going to miss him for sure , my condolences to His family and friends
    RIP Steve
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    Genuinely saddened to read this, Steve rebuilt my 80 Vantage whilst setting up VMach after the sale of Webley and was a pleasure to deal with.

    A true loss to the industry and shooting overall.

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    That is sad - I didn't think he was that old! I know he'd been ill a number of times but not that bad😮 End of an era for Venom/V-mach
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    Very sad to hear this, Steve helped me out with various projects and always made himself available, usually out of office hours. He will be missed.

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    Steve Pope

    Steve passed away on the 26th Nov. There isn't enough words to some up how nice and genuine this guy was. When it came to work on a rifle or pistol come to think of it, he was the BEST of the best. RIP my dear friend I will deeply miss you along with alot of other people who had the pleasure of meeting you.
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    Awful news.
    Deepest condolences to his family.
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    SAD SAD news, thoughts with the family ..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mach 1.5 View Post
    Steve passed away on the 26th Nov. There isn't enough words to some up how nice and genuine this guy was. When it came to work on a rifle or pistol come think of it, he was the BEST of the best. RIP in my dear friend I will deeply miss you along with alot of other people who had the pleasure of meeting you.
    Mach 1.5
    I Can only echo what Paul has said above.
    I had the pleasure of meeting Steve a couple of times and had a fair few chats on the phone with him.
    Steve was always a complete gentleman and was very patient and helpful with me.
    BEST of the Best,definitely describe’s Steve’s gun making and custom work . I still have all the guns that he worked on for me.
    My condolences to Steve’s wife,family and friends.
    RIP Steve.
    You will be sadly missed.
    Atvb
    Les..

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    Sad sad news, a true air gun legend, my condolences to his family and friends.

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    What a shame and what a loss. A legend, R.I.P Steve.
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    RIP Steve

    Unfortunately I never met Steve but am lucky to possess some of his fine work.

    Condolences to his family and friends. RIP
    Always on the look out for Brum / Venom - Webley Longbow / Tommie rifles and parts.

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    Very sad news, loss of legend
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    Very sad news. I never met him, only knowing him through news and reports of his craft of which he was clearly a true Master.
    He must surely deserve a place in the AirGunning Hall of Fame.

    Phil

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