A great man has walked the line

A Senefelder · 26th July 2015, 01:50 PM

The mans knowledge of early firearms was nothing short of epic. We will not have a resource like him again and the field of study is a fair bit cloudier for his passing. RIP.

rickystl · 26th July 2015, 02:30 PM

Very sad to hear of Michael's passing. Even though my primary interest is Ethno firearms, I do have a couple of early European pieces. So now, every time I look at my detached, double pawl wheellock lock, I'll think of Michael. His knowledge of 400-700 year old Europen firearms and accessories was nothing short of astounding. I will really miss reading his Threads. A real loss to the collecting community. Thank you for all your knowledge and help Michael. RIP. Rick.

fernando · 26th July 2015, 06:49 PM

At his best in 2004. A cats lover, as he claimed.

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ChrisPer · 28th July 2015, 05:45 AM

Condolences to all his friends and family. A man of learning and generous spirit to share so much.

Thank you Michael.

Marcus den toom · 28th July 2015, 09:31 AM

I am still in disbelieve about his passing, he was so happy and full of live the last time i spoke with him... and Andi tells that story very well, he was planning to write again on the forum and maybe even plan some exhibitions.

Armin told me yesterday that Michl will be cremated in silence and that his urn will be burried in a service where friends can say there goodbyes.

ulfberth · 28th July 2015, 01:52 PM

I remember entering the forum by coincidence and started reading Michaels comments.
He drew my attention, I thought "finally here are some people that know what they are talking about"
I would like to join....
Sometimes he got emotional, but I guess that's what's makes us human.
His contributions to the forum and no doubt beyond are without compare.

A warrior is not remembered by a single battle but by the sum of his quest !

Jim McDougall · 28th July 2015, 04:29 PM

So beautifully worded Ulfberth! and indeed, it is the sum of his work that will stand as his hallmark, here and in the world of arms and armour.

When we began this forum, it was his entry which became a driving force as he tirelessly added incredible art work and showed and compared his amazing collections, a virtual museum of the earliest firearms and ordnance.
In that time, he gave us so much, and helped us all learn on these often very obscure and amazingly important arms. He was very much the quintessence of what this forum is all about.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of this magnificent scholar, and I will always be grateful for his kind friendship, and wonderful sharing.

I wish I could find an appropriate note or image or quote which would stand to represent him in this time of sadness, but it would be impossible as he was the master of so much and so comprehensive.

The terrible suffering he endured in recent times, and in many cases may have clouded perceptions of the man who loved and helped build this forum, is now done, and may he rest in peace. He will not ever be forgotten.

Andi · 11th January 2016, 08:36 PM

Happy birthday dear friend! I'll drink my leasure time beer (German: Feierabendbierchen) in remembrance of thee!

Prosit!

kronckew · 11th January 2016, 08:43 PM

have a horn or so for me too.

have you been promoted to head armourer in valhalla yet? i hear the young fraulein assistants are a nice perk.

Dmitry · 5th April 2016, 07:29 PM

A sad passing, no doubt. Just stumbled upon this thread. Michl was the most knowledgeable and generous cat. I wish he had transferred his vast knowledge of early firearms to paper. Recent passing of Bill Gikerson is at least somewhat buttressed by his indispensable Boarders Away volumes. I wonder if Matchlock was working on a book...

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26th July 2015, 01:50 PM	#1
A Senefelder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 214	The mans knowledge of early firearms was nothing short of epic. We will not have a resource like him again and the field of study is a fair bit cloudier for his passing. RIP.

26th July 2015, 02:30 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Very sad to hear of Michael's passing. Even though my primary interest is Ethno firearms, I do have a couple of early European pieces. So now, every time I look at my detached, double pawl wheellock lock, I'll think of Michael. His knowledge of 400-700 year old Europen firearms and accessories was nothing short of astounding. I will really miss reading his Threads. A real loss to the collecting community. Thank you for all your knowledge and help Michael. RIP. Rick.

28th July 2015, 05:45 AM	#4
ChrisPer Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 35	Condolences to all his friends and family. A man of learning and generous spirit to share so much. Thank you Michael.

28th July 2015, 09:31 AM	#5
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 535	I am still in disbelieve about his passing, he was so happy and full of live the last time i spoke with him... and Andi tells that story very well, he was planning to write again on the forum and maybe even plan some exhibitions. Armin told me yesterday that Michl will be cremated in silence and that his urn will be burried in a service where friends can say there goodbyes.

28th July 2015, 01:52 PM	#6
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 426	I remember entering the forum by coincidence and started reading Michaels comments. He drew my attention, I thought "finally here are some people that know what they are talking about" I would like to join.... Sometimes he got emotional, but I guess that's what's makes us human. His contributions to the forum and no doubt beyond are without compare. A warrior is not remembered by a single battle but by the sum of his quest !

28th July 2015, 04:29 PM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	So beautifully worded Ulfberth! and indeed, it is the sum of his work that will stand as his hallmark, here and in the world of arms and armour. When we began this forum, it was his entry which became a driving force as he tirelessly added incredible art work and showed and compared his amazing collections, a virtual museum of the earliest firearms and ordnance. In that time, he gave us so much, and helped us all learn on these often very obscure and amazingly important arms. He was very much the quintessence of what this forum is all about. We are deeply saddened by the loss of this magnificent scholar, and I will always be grateful for his kind friendship, and wonderful sharing. I wish I could find an appropriate note or image or quote which would stand to represent him in this time of sadness, but it would be impossible as he was the master of so much and so comprehensive. The terrible suffering he endured in recent times, and in many cases may have clouded perceptions of the man who loved and helped build this forum, is now done, and may he rest in peace. He will not ever be forgotten.

11th January 2016, 08:36 PM	#8
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Happy birthday dear friend! I'll drink my leasure time beer (German: Feierabendbierchen) in remembrance of thee! Prosit!

11th January 2016, 08:43 PM	#9
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	have a horn or so for me too. have you been promoted to head armourer in valhalla yet? i hear the young fraulein assistants are a nice perk.

5th April 2016, 07:29 PM	#10
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	A sad passing, no doubt. Just stumbled upon this thread. Michl was the most knowledgeable and generous cat. I wish he had transferred his vast knowledge of early firearms to paper. Recent passing of Bill Gikerson is at least somewhat buttressed by his indispensable Boarders Away volumes. I wonder if Matchlock was working on a book...