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Thread: Don Blocksidge RIP

  1. #31
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    Great craftsman and a great loss.
    a gun is just a tool how its used is dependant on the person behind the trigger .
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    Oh no. Just read this. First DT Fletcher, then John Whiscombe, now Don Blocksidge, all in about 6 months.. RIP Don.
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    All three of the aforementioned won't easily be forgotten, Danny, as their work lives on.
    I was hoping a few more examples of Don's work on Webley air pistols might have appeared on this thread.

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    So sad. Steve Pope did a special HW80 for me 11 years ago and I have all the pictures of the production from start to finish. Even numerous photos of Don doing his thing on the action and barrel. I will treasure that gun forever. The result of two of the best in the business.

    RIP Don!

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    Shaun and myself have just returned from Don’s funeral.
    A lovely and very fitting service for our dear old friend who will be truly missed.

    Continuing thoughts and sympathies to his family and friends.

    Craig/Shaun/Ivan
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