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    Don Blocksidge RIP

    Just heard my friend Don Blocksidge has passed away.
    Don engraved all of the ISP Spartan and Venom Arms rifles - along with many other bespoke pieces.
    A man with a huge talent, a surgeon like touch and a permanent smile.
    One of life’s true gentlemen. It’s been a privilege knowing him.

    RIP mate.
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    Sad news , I never met him but knew of his reputation .

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    Never met him, but admired much of his work.

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    He also had a very good rep for his work on custom motorbikes & scooters.

    A craftsman of the old school.

    Bru
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    Didn't know him, but as an owner of a ISP Spartan classic I can testify to quality of his workmanship.
    RIP

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    Shame, proper old school talent.
    RIP.
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    Another talent lost.

    RIP Don.
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    Quote Originally Posted by laverdabru View Post
    He also had a very good rep for his work on custom motorbikes & scooters.

    A craftsman of the old school.

    Bru
    I used to enjoy hearing about his friendships with various motorcycle clubs - some of them quite ‘robust chaps’.
    I hope his artwork lives on for many miles.
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    That’s very sad news. RIP.

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    Sorry to hear of Dons passing.
    I have seen some of Don’s work on some of your lovely guns.
    My condolences to you and Don’s family.
    Atb
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    Sorry to hear the news Craig. His work was very good and he helped produce some nice rifles.

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    So sorry to hear about Don, but he still lives on through his great work.

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    Sad news; another talent lost. I have never met the gentleman but understand you knew him very well, Craig, and you were just talking about him on Saturday.
    Condolences to his family and all his friends.
    RIP Don.
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    A sad loss indeed. In 1990 I had a rifle that had his stunning work on, which I regretfully sold. I have been unsuccessfully trying to find it for the last 13 years.
    RIP.

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    i never met him but heard of his work r.i.p

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