delta6 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 John Linebaugh, a renowned revolver gunsmith, passed away on March 19th. John is credited for creating the first successful .50 caliber revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 That sucks. Always thought his customs were great looking guns. 475 is my favorite revolver caliber, unfortunately mine is not in a Linebaugh custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 He was an incredibly innovative and talented machinist/pistolsmith. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbrace Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 RIP, an amazing man that will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmob50 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I’m sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Good guy, proud to have known him! https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/03/24/legendary-big-bore-handgun-pioneer-john-linebaugh-dead-at-67/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta6 Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 5:15 AM, Braxton1 said: He was an incredibly innovative and talented machinist/pistolsmith. May he rest in peace. He made some incredible pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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