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Citizen_K
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An airgun legend left us on November 26. Rest in Peace Steve Pope.

Condolences to his family and friends.

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php?875115-Steve-Pope-RIP&p=7958434#post7958434


   
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Posted by: @citizen-k

An airgun legend left us on November 26. Rest in Peace Steve Pope.

Condolences to his family and friends.

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php?875115-Steve-Pope-RIP&p=7958434#post7958434

Steve was truly an innovator. Some of his parts and methods are still being copied today, including by yours truly. I use a little bit of what I learned from him on almost every gun I tune. That's literal.

I suppose such things are some of the legacy by which we can remember him. But, when it comes to that, I must defer to a comment made by Woody Allen in one of his books. Don't let the humor make it seem like I'm making light of Steve's passing in any way. I most certainly am not.

You'll see what I mean:

Woody Allen said he was once asked if he hoped to attain immortality through his work. He said, "No. I hope to attain immortality by never dying". Steve might have shared the same sentiment, if he had been asked.

RIP Steve Pope. Thanks for your many valuable contributions!


   
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Steve got his knowledge, skills and artistry from his father Dave Pope and Dave's business partner Ivan Hancock, the two Venom Arms founders. I enjoyed and still cherish their work done to 2 of my weihrauchs.

Steve inherited these assets and continued their contributions to our sport. 

A truly acknowledged gentleman generally liked by his customers and other contacts.

Hopefully his work will be continued under the name he used.

May you RIP, Steve !


   
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