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Thread: Frank Korn (Frakor)

  1. #16
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    I'm very sorry to hear this. Frank was always willing to help and share his immense knowledge.

    I shall miss you my friend. The world is a poorer place with your passing.

    RIP.

    John M
    Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
    Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.

  2. #17
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    That’s extremely sad. He was one of the good guys. RIP

  3. #18
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    Nothing to add, all been said here
    R.I.P. Frank

  4. #19
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    Very much enjoyed looking at the photos of Frank's stunning collection over the years.
    My condolences to Frank's family and friends.
    RIP
    Les..

  5. #20
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    I hope good new custodians of Franks wonderful collection will be found. I hope his loved ones are doing OK
    Looking for TO-6 Trigger unit unmessed with or T0-6 kit for 34

  6. #21
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    A couple of things Frank sent me out of the blue:

    This:

    https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....ies/#post-1685

    and these:



    and he helped me get this from the US (via Netherlands):


    Vintage Airguns Gallery
    ..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
    In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.

  7. #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    A couple of things Frank sent me out of the blue:

    This:

    https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....ies/#post-1685

    and these:



    and he helped me get this from the US (via Netherlands):



    That’s a true friend sorry

  8. #23
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    indeed,Frank had great knowledge and was very helpful,I'd noticed he'd not posted for sometime and am sad to hear this news.had a few pms with Frank regarding some vintage german rifles,always willing to lend a hand.

  9. #24
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    RIP Frank. Condolences to his family

  10. #25
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    Rest in peace, Frank. My condolences to the family.
    THE BOINGER BASH AT QUIGLEY HOLLOW. MAKING GREAT MEMORIES SINCE 15th JUNE, 2013.
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  11. #26
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    Rest in peace Frank. Frank helped me many times with repairing and improving my springers. I also bought my Crosman Trapmaster via Frank, and it was nice to meet him.

  12. #27
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    I unfortunately knew Frank only slightly, mostly through our mutual friend Gaines Blackwell in Alabama. But always a supremely knowledgeable and helpful gentleman! It's hard to imagine his collection of European airguns has any peers. His loss is like the proverbial library burning down.

  13. #28
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    A loss to the vintage airgun community. I eagerly read and really enjoyed his very interesting posts and photos of his collecton. His vintage airgun tastes were impeccable. Fairly recently he purchased a Bsa Junior from me and when chatting, it turned out I had sent him a Meteor Cadet to Holland about 20 years ago too. International postage was a lot of phaff back then, but he patiently guided me through what seemed a major undertaking and I remember thinking what decent chap he was all those years ago..
    "helplessly they stare at his tracks......."

  14. #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by silva View Post
    A loss to the vintage airgun community. I eagerly read and really enjoyed his very interesting posts and photos of his collecton. His vintage airgun tastes were impeccable. Fairly recently he purchased a Bsa Junior from me and when chatting, it turned out I had sent him a Meteor Cadet to Holland about 20 years ago too. International postage was a lot of phaff back then, but he patiently guided me through what seemed a major undertaking and I remember thinking what decent chap he was all those years ago..
    Morgan many years ago I sent Frank this AA Carmargue that you see here on the wall (middle, bottom) with stock attached, in one piece. I packed it really well but somehow - and I never understood how - the trigger was bent almost closed! The trigger guard was still on it and, like the rest of the rifle, untouched. A complete mystery! Fortunately Frank managed to straighten it pretty well. He didn't say if the box was damaged.

    Vintage Airguns Gallery
    ..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
    In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.

  15. #30
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    Sorry to hear that Frank has passed away. I knew Frank in person, a very kind person and recently had the opportunity to admire his beautiful collection. Rest in peace Frank.

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