A great man has walked the line

Bob A · 26th July 2015, 06:21 AM

I am a newcomer here, and gather only a glimpse of what I have missed from the tributes above. I am moved nevertheless, by this passing and others of my recent experience, to note, with sadness, the truth in the proverb: When an old man dies, a library is burned.

Matus · 26th July 2015, 08:35 AM

Ruhe sanft Michael.

drdavid · 26th July 2015, 08:45 AM

Very sad, a great loss, I loved his erudite posts
drd

Andi · 26th July 2015, 09:59 AM

Chris my wife an I are really shocked and deeply depressed about this sad message.

In our holidays we visited Matchlock at his home in Abensberg only 18 days ago on July 7th and found him in a much better state of health as on our last visit one year ago. He was so active and had planned so many things for the next time. It was such a nice and informative afternoon with him and we exchanged a lot of ideas, information and files. We can not believe that this should have been the last time as we promised him to visit him nex year again.

It is such a great loss which can not be filled. There is so much knoledge passed with him - it is so sad......

Matchlock, may you find your peace where ever you are now!

On our next ocassion we will shoot a salute on him.

fernando · 26th July 2015, 12:01 PM

So deeply sad that, the end of his long time suffering, only ended with such terrible loss.
We will have the previlege to inherit his endless fount of knowledge.
Rest in peace, dear Michl.

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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26th July 2015, 09:59 AM	#4
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Chris my wife an I are really shocked and deeply depressed about this sad message. In our holidays we visited Matchlock at his home in Abensberg only 18 days ago on July 7th and found him in a much better state of health as on our last visit one year ago. He was so active and had planned so many things for the next time. It was such a nice and informative afternoon with him and we exchanged a lot of ideas, information and files. We can not believe that this should have been the last time as we promised him to visit him nex year again. It is such a great loss which can not be filled. There is so much knoledge passed with him - it is so sad...... Matchlock, may you find your peace where ever you are now! On our next ocassion we will shoot a salute on him. Attached Images

26th July 2015, 06:49 PM	#8
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	At his best in 2004. A cats lover, as he claimed. - Attached Images

26th July 2015, 06:21 AM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 436	I am a newcomer here, and gather only a glimpse of what I have missed from the tributes above. I am moved nevertheless, by this passing and others of my recent experience, to note, with sadness, the truth in the proverb: When an old man dies, a library is burned.

26th July 2015, 08:35 AM	#2
Matus Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 35	Ruhe sanft Michael.

26th July 2015, 08:45 AM	#3
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	Very sad, a great loss, I loved his erudite posts drd

26th July 2015, 12:01 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So deeply sad that, the end of his long time suffering, only ended with such terrible loss. We will have the previlege to inherit his endless fount of knowledge. Rest in peace, dear Michl.

26th July 2015, 01:50 PM	#6
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	#7
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.