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    IJ

    RIP ian, what a guy.

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    I will miss his posts on here
    Eg Webley pistol stirring tea

    RIP Mr Jones

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    RIP Ian,

    Just caught up with this. Very sorry to hear this news.

    Never met him, but soon realised that he was a very knowledgeable guy with all things airgun, with an inspirational collection.

    His comments about "Wobbly Webleys", and "Swamp Donkey" Relum's , never failed to raise a smile.

    He clearly did so much for airgunning over the years

    Condolences to family and Friends.


    Lakey

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    Very sad news. One of the truly great characters in the sport.

    RIP old pal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post

    His comments about "Wobbly Webleys", and "Swamp Donkey" Relum's , never failed to raise a smile.


    Lakey
    I think Ian had a secret love for the Tornado - look at how he used to avoid getting fingerprints on the bluing. :-

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    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    I think Ian had a secret love for the Tornado - look at how he used to avoid getting fingerprints on the bluing. :-

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    He called at mine a couple of months back to collect a repair whilst he was here I said to him ive got a rare gun for sale from the 70's all excited he said yes I take a look went an got it and showed him a mint relum Tornado his face was a picture lol hope he has forgiven me

    Dave.

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    Very sad to hear, RIP I.J

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    This is so sudden its only a short while ago I saw him buying another gun on here very sad RIP I J.

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    RIP Ian, i recently had dealings with him, e real character,
    who will be much missed on the airgun scene.
    atb Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    I think Ian had a secret love for the Tornado - look at how he used to avoid getting fingerprints on the bluing. :-

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    His favourite mod for the Tornado was to saw 6 - 8 inches off the barrel; then it would fit more easily in your dustbin.
    Nowhere to go ........in no hurry to get there; www.rivington-riflemen.uk----- well I suppose it is somewhere to go.... founded by I.J. - let down by the tainted blood scandal

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikec4 View Post
    His favourite mod for the Tornado was to saw 6 - 8 inches off the barrel; then it would fit more easily in your dustbin.
    He would most definitely approve of that comment Mike. Well said!
    Member, the Feinwerkbau Sport appreciation Society (over 50's chapter)
    http://www.rivington-riflemen.eu/ Andy, from the North !

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    Burnley and District Air Rifle League.

    I like all on here wish his family our sincere condolences. I am truly shocked at hearing the news and still trying to process the information. Characters like Ian are irreplaceable.

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    Been out of the country for the last week and only just caught up with this news.

    Like many, my only dealings with Ian were virtual through this forum, over the years he has been unfailingly helpful and a true credit to the forum and the shooting world.

    My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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    I.J.

    I e-mailed Ian as RR secretary 6 years ago.
    Ex-forces and would like to get into the sport.
    Welcomed from day one and showed with others how to set up, zero and parallax.
    In the years since I have cried laughing with that man whether it be at the indoor or the outdoor, shooting polos from 40 odd yards.
    I went to the club today and to say subdued is an understatement, as the place will never be the same.
    Andy Macs spider is still in the cupboard and I still have that roll of bubble rap you asked me to keep.
    Miss you Ian, a true gent and ultimate wind up merchant.
    In tears
    John

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    Ive just seen this news, when I got my first rifle I took it to Rivi to set it up . One time when i was there he was struggling to get up from shooting prone.. I asked if he needed a hand up?He so no it's the dredded Arthur, I didn't find out for quite a few years later about his blood problems .
    He was always witty , I could never have the last word , as Zooma will testify .
    RIP Ian I hope your still collecting your wobbly Webleys up there !
    ATB, Gordon.
    Professional Ferret Juggler

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