Steve Pope, RIP

[lightning22]

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.

[JerryD]

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

[p.j.]

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.

[Mach 1.5]

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.
Mach 1.5

[Craig-P]

Awful news.
Deepest condolences to his family.

[prosport.177]

SAD SAD news, thoughts with the family ..

[les allam]

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..

[Pro7dave]

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

[Trumpetier]

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

[Weasle]

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.
Mach 1.5

I can only echo Pauls words above.

I feel honoured to have met Steve and will always remember his gentlemanly manner and the generosity of his time he spent with me.

His workmanship was second to non, peerless in fact...his passion was boundless in our world of air Rifles...his strength in fighting his awful disease resolute.

My heart felt condolences go out to his Wife, Family and Friends.

His memory will live on in the Rifles he has bestowed his skill and knowledge to.

RIP Steve

[Rapidnick]

I can only echo Pauls words above.

I feel honoured to have met Steve and will always remember his gentlemanly manner and the generosity of his time he spent with me.

His workmanship was second to non, peerless in fact...his passion was boundless in our world of air Rifles...his strength in fighting his awful disease resolute.

My heart felt condolences go out to his Wife, Family and Friends.

His memory will live on in the Rifles he has bestowed his skill and knowledge to.

RIP Steve

Another 'echo' if I may.I'd like to add my condolences to those already mentioned on here. Like many shooters I own- and have owned- rifles which were a tribute to his supreme skill and knowledge. Like many others on here I was aware of his illness and his upbeat and amazing way of dealing with it. My best wishes go to his family. RIP Steve

[Steyr]

If god is an air gunner, he is in for a treat. Eros might stand a chance of actually hitting what he meant to now.

I am a true blood atheist but for some folk, I hope that I am wrong and their is a heaven.

One of shootings truly solid guys.

[TopDog]

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.
Mach 1.5

I can only echo those comments and thank Paul too for introducing me to Steve about 11 years ago from which we enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. Always a gentleman with a calm air of authority on all matters airgun and I enjoyed enormously my visits to Steve.

Best wishes to his wife and family and Steve will always have a place in our hearts.

David & Jo

[MartynB]

Very sad news, loss of legend

[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