John Linebaugh has passed away.

[daveag.]

I just read John was born in Pickering, MO. Northwestern corner of the state. He had a dream and did wonders with a .45. RIP.

 

[win1894s]

He will be missed.

 

[turd]

RIP.

 

[HW11]

Man I'm sad to hear that. I was just reading some of his stuff Saturday. A prayer for his family.

 

[jyo]

Rest in Peace John Linebaugh---I had to stop at the 454 Casull, (that was enough "fun" for me) but I greatly admired your big revolvers and the fine workmanship! Back when I was managing gun stores, I had the opportunity to purchase a BNIB Ruger 357 Max revolver and briefly considered sending it to John and having him turn it one of his master creations, but I was already invested in two Freedom Arms 454 revolvers and a pile of ammo...

 

[seasterl]

That's terrible news! I can’t believe it. I’ll never forget the stuff I learned from him after several long talks over the years and a couple guns he did for me. He was a legend and will be greatly missed.

 

[M. HALL]

Rest well, John.

 

[arfmel]

Terrible news. Condolences to his family. It sounds like he “died with his boots on”- there’s worse ways to go.

 

[Rugman]

Rest in Peace.

 

[oliver507]

He will be greatly missed. What an innovative revolver man he was. RIP

 

[Get Wood]

R.I.P. Such A Great Loss.

 

[HW11]

After I saw rhus yesterday I tried to do a little looking with no luck. How old was John ?

 

[hittman]

No confirmation of this on line that I can find either. Not even on his web site. Seems odd but ….. ya never know.

 

[ryanc.ross]

No confirmation of this on line that I can find either. Not even on his web site. Seems odd but ….. ya never know.

He was 67 years old. And I will sure miss him…

 

[Ride1949]

It's confirmed.

https://snbc13.com/john-linebaugh-popular-wyoming-gunsmith-has-passed-away-at-67-death-obituary/

 

[Zeke971]

We were shocked to hear about John's passing Sunday. Our families lived a couple of blocks apart for many, many years in Pickering, MO, and his entire family were wonderful people. Most of the locals weren't surprised when John became a gunsmith, (the cannon he once built is still remembered by many of us) but few could have predicted the the accomplishments he would go
on to achieve in the industry. Our prayers are with his brother, his children, and all their families.

 

[jack black]

Sad indeed.

 

[Woodtroll]

Another great one gone. RIP sir.

 

[Hk996]

RIP

 

[Bucks Owin]

He will be greatly missed. RIP John...