Steve Pope, RIP

[Phil Russell]

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

[Geezer]

Terribly sad news. One of the best of the good guys from the good old days. RIP and condolences.

[gordon]

Very very sad ! why is it that it seems to be always the good ones that get struck down? . My condolences to Steve's wife and family .

[splosh!]

HE Was the best a master at his trade, he did the perfect job on every rifle he touched and will be remembered forever, and live on inside 99% of my venom and v-match rifles

[Harry]

Such sad news and although i didn't get the pleasure of meeting him he was always a gentleman and always sorted me out with tuning parts and never asked for payments up front and always quick turnaround,

Will be sadly missed by me & many,

RIP Mr Pope and condolences to the family,

Harry.

[DM80]

Very sad news he was a lovely guy and a true perfectionist at what he did, my condolences to his family and friends.

Dave.

[Vernal]

He and his work leave an unfillable hole in the world of airguns. Deepest condolences.

[UKdari1]

Steve was just an incredible chap, who inspired me. Words cannot convey how much we will miss him. It’s the end of an era which is also incredibly sad. My thoughts are with his wife, children, family and friends at such a difficult time.

He will live on, through all of us Airgun shooters and Collectors, as he certainly shaped the last 35 years for us. Now that’s an accolade that few will achieve. He was the master.

Rest in peace Steve.

David

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[Muskett]

In the world of Air Rifles he was a craftsman, engineer, and innovator. His influence can be seen in many modern rifles, and he leaves some very fine examples of his trade that give such great joy.
I think his biggest contribution was to help air rifle design get some momentum again, when in the late 1970's and early 1980's it was becalmed by lack of inspiration. He was part of a small group that energised this gun making sector to what it is now. Something so many of us enjoy so much and that might have never have got on so fast without such people as Steve Pope.

By all accounts he was a gent too.

RIP, sad news indeed, my condolences to his family. His work lives on.

[Goffie]

RIP A true master

[accused]

Terrible news, always a pleasure to do business with and true master of his craft, my sincerest condolences to Michelle and his family and friends. Such sad news R.I.P.

[wild dogman]

Sad news My sincerest condolences to his family

[CapitalBee]

Sad news indeed. My sincerest condolences to family and friends.

[RapidOwner]

Rip ste what a legend I met him a few times and he always had time for you even tho he was a busy guy with work and family
deepest condolences to all his family

[TonyL]

Absolutely gutted and heartbroken and my most sincere condolences to Steve's family.

I spoke with Steve many times and he was always most helpful and genuine. Also had the absolute pleasure of meeting him a few times and I feel honoured to have met and known him. My V-Mach and Venom guns will be even more cherished now. The end of an awesome dynasty which transformed the way many viewed air rifles.

So, so sad.

RIP Steve, you will be sorely missed.