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Jim Gordon past away?
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1873man
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April 10, 2026 - 1:13 pm
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I heard yesterday that Jim Gordon past away last week but haven’t been able to find an obituary to confirm it.

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April 10, 2026 - 4:20 pm
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That is sad news, if true.

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I don’t know if he’s passed or not but he has to be in his early 90s.

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Maverick

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April 10, 2026 - 8:41 pm
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I talked to a guy from that area at the Tulsa show and he confirmed that he past away 10 days ago. He was mid 80’s.

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Bob, Sure am sorry to hear that!  Yet sooner or later it will come to visit us, too.  I corresponded but a little with him in his efforts on the model 1873.  I have always greatly admired his doing so and the information he provided.   My condolences to his family if any happen to read this.  Tim

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April 11, 2026 - 2:13 am
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1873man said
I talked to a guy from that area at the Tulsa show and he confirmed that he past away 10 days ago. He was mid 80’s.
Bob
  

Sorry Bob.

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He was a good friend, a keen historian and a gentle man.  He was willing to share his vast knowledge with anyone who had questions.  Many years ago, he gave me his 1876 Winchester servey material.  He had mentioned plans for a book on 1876 Winchesters and possibly one on  1866 Winchesters.  He will be missed.

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