The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Time is not kind...

Time is not kind... (reply)

Byron — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:13:47 +0000

I had the privilege to spend time (and $$$$) with him when he lived in Maryville before moving back to Cody.

Over some years he built for me a .22RF, .32 Mag, .32-20, 357, 41, .44, .45 and .475 Bisley Rugers.

While I have custom revolvers by most of the big names, his work was my favorite. There was just something special about them. Most of the jobs I have have a clickity click sensation when they are cocked. John's free wheel action job felt like winding a Rolex.

A couple of memories of John were the way he did his trigger job/freewheel action work using a hand drill (like you crank with your hand), a torch and a punch.

Also, the stick of dynamite he kept in his tool box.

And of course when I was there once a gentleman stopped by and ask what kind of gun he should get for his wife. John said "I guess that all depends on how much you love her".

Has John Linebaugh passed? (reply)

Creeker — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:50:43 +0000

He was the man.

Has John Linebaugh passed? (reply)

Gary G — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:31:16 +0000

Very Sad for his Family,,,,,,Deepest Respects to them

Such a humble, great man. I jsut spoke to him a bit ago (reply)

Rob Leahy — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:30:19 +0000

dang. JT, I am so glad I got to meet him at you place!

GRAND FRIEND AND A TRUE SIXGUN PIONEER! (reply)

JT — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:21:08 +0000

HE WILL BE MISSED

Yes. He had a heart attack today. He will be missed. (reply)

JimT — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:09:14 +0000

I was honored to be counted as one of his friends.

Has John Linebaugh passed?

Rob Leahy — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:58:15 +0000

I've herd a rumor. A photo I took in happier times.