SAD NEWS RIP JIMMY MANTERIS

Ferguson · 28th May 2016, 12:41 AM

Rest In Peace Jimmy.

Steve Ferguson

RSWORD · 28th May 2016, 01:32 AM

I enjoyed hanging out with Jimmy at many a gun show, sharing many a good meal at a wide variety of restaurants and listening to his endless stories. Great guy and he will be sorely missed. A sip of whiskey is on tap in salute and rememberances my friend!

Robert · 28th May 2016, 03:45 AM

My prayers and condolences to his family and friends and may he rest in piece. Even though I had never met him as I believe many here had I had always enjoyed reading his postings.

Jim McDougall · 28th May 2016, 04:03 AM

I am so sorry to hear this, Jimmy Manteris was one of the true good guys!!!!
He had a certain realness and kindness not typically seen , especially in the jungle of the arms world.
My favorite time was at Baltimore, the year he was supposed to give a talk on Ethiopian shotels (I think it was)....but the examples he brought for display he curiously had sold at the arms fair just prior to the event!!
The shy embarrassment of this wonderful guy was just another reason why you couldn't help really liking him.....he was the real deal.

Rest in peace my friend.....You will always be remembered.

ariel · 28th May 2016, 04:56 AM

So sorry to hear that...
I also remember him from Timonium: such a good and funny guy.
The rest of us advanced one row closer... Life is a very sad thing...

My condolences to his family.

kahnjar1 · 28th May 2016, 06:09 AM

It is always sad to hear of the passing of another collector. Not only is the person no longer with us, but the knowledge they hold is also lost for ever.
R I P

Sajen · 28th May 2016, 09:59 AM

Rest in peace Jimmy!

estcrh · 4th June 2016, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

It is always sad to hear of the passing of another collector. Not only is the person no longer with us, but the knowledge they hold is also lost for ever.

The knowledge that people leave on forums like this will last as long as the forum exists.

28th May 2016, 12:41 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Rest In Peace Jimmy. Steve Ferguson

28th May 2016, 01:32 AM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	I enjoyed hanging out with Jimmy at many a gun show, sharing many a good meal at a wide variety of restaurants and listening to his endless stories. Great guy and he will be sorely missed. A sip of whiskey is on tap in salute and rememberances my friend!

28th May 2016, 03:45 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	My prayers and condolences to his family and friends and may he rest in piece. Even though I had never met him as I believe many here had I had always enjoyed reading his postings.

28th May 2016, 04:03 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	I am so sorry to hear this, Jimmy Manteris was one of the true good guys!!!! He had a certain realness and kindness not typically seen , especially in the jungle of the arms world. My favorite time was at Baltimore, the year he was supposed to give a talk on Ethiopian shotels (I think it was)....but the examples he brought for display he curiously had sold at the arms fair just prior to the event!! The shy embarrassment of this wonderful guy was just another reason why you couldn't help really liking him.....he was the real deal. Rest in peace my friend.....You will always be remembered.

28th May 2016, 04:56 AM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	So sorry to hear that... I also remember him from Timonium: such a good and funny guy. The rest of us advanced one row closer... Life is a very sad thing... My condolences to his family.

28th May 2016, 06:09 AM	#6
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	It is always sad to hear of the passing of another collector. Not only is the person no longer with us, but the knowledge they hold is also lost for ever. R I P

28th May 2016, 09:59 AM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Rest in peace Jimmy!