John Linebaugh

[White Eagle]

Don't know if anyone knows who he is but a great pistol maker
has died
A sudden heart attack I am told
He has made massive additions to the firearms industry and a great innovator
RIP John Linebaugh

 

[Adam in WI]

That's too bad. Along with making top notch sixguns, his excellent article on the .45 Colt shows what the old round is truly capable of. Rest in peace, sir.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ill shoot my 475 in his honor. When i first got it i thought it was broke. The cylinder spins free with no detents both ways.

 

[matthias]

Mr. Linebaugh was a very open and free with information. I talked with him on several off the wall projects and he was always open minded and considerate with his responses. He will be missed.

 

[hpshooter]

Don't know if anyone knows who he is but a great pistol maker
has died
A sudden heart attack I am told
He has made massive additions to the firearms industry and a great innovator
RIP John Linebaugh

Sad to hear. one of the Deans in the world of big bore revolvers.
May he rest in peace. Best wishes and prayers for his survivors.

 

[JSH]

Wow, so sorry to hear this. This was a bad Monday and even worse now.

 

[Hammer]

Have both a Linebaugh 475 and 500.

Attended his big getogether in Cody.

A fine man with a lot of knowledge to share.

RIP, John Linebaugh.

 

[Chappy]

That sucks to hear. RIP John.

 

[rebs]

Don't know if anyone knows who he is but a great pistol maker
has died
A sudden heart attack I am told
He has made massive additions to the firearms industry and a great innovator
RIP John Linebaugh

My sincere condolences to his family. May our Lord be with them in this time of great sorrow

 

[SKWERLZ]

That blows!
Rest In Peace Mr linebaugh

 

[linebaugh]

Was a great man. Attended a couple of the midwest big bore seminars. John dared to go where nobody else would and left his mark on the revolver world in a big way. He was free with his ideas, innovative, a great guy and built some extremely beautiful six (5) guns.
He also built some solid smaller guns in 32 and a few of the odd balls like the 38/40. Performance was always well above what could be had eleswhere.

Still have a couple 45 colts (loaded to potential), a 475 Land 480 conversion.

Rest in peace my brother and thank you for all you have done for the shooting community.

 

[dburkart]

I have one of his mid 80’s 45 LC, a magnificent shooter. RIP John, a fine man. May the skies be fair and the wind be at your back..

 

[RegionRat]

https://www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com/aboutjohnwlinebaugh

Sorry to hear it. Memory Eternal.

 

[10XSHOOTER]

I met John once at the Irma cafe in Cody, Wy. Went out to the range after and got to shoot all of his revolvers. A fine gentleman and great host. RIP JOHN!

 

[lawman29]

Legendary Wyoming Big-Bore Handgun Pioneer John Linebaugh Dead At 67

John Linebaugh became a pioneer in the shooting and hunting community with his legendary .500- and .475 caliber handguns -- some of the most powerful in…

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Obituary for John Linebaugh at Ballard Funeral Home

John Linebaugh, 67, of Clark, passed away at his home on March 19, 2023. A public visitation will be held at Ballard Funeral Home in Cody on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 4pm-7pm. Graveside services will be held at the Bennett Buttes Cemetery in Clark. Due to weather, the day

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