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March 25, 2015
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I have the sad duty to report to the group that Lawrence “Big Larry” Reynolds of Cedar City Utah (formerly of San Diego CA) passed away yesterday evening at the age of 83.
Larry was, as we all know, a well-respected and knowledgeable collector who has contributed to many firearms-related forums over the years. More important, I think, Larry was a decent human being who, although gruff and arguably overly direct at times, gave freely of his time and experience. He would, literally, give a stranger the shirt off his back. I think if Larry had to choose his proudest achievements in this life, they would be in no particular order the love of his Family and friends, his varied and plentiful firearms collection, his career as a Teamster, and his Marine Corps service.
Larry was the loving husband to the late Anita, as well as a son, brother, cousin, uncle, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. In my experience as his friend, he very rarely met someone he didn’t almost immediately consider his “Buddy”. He will be sorely missed by his friends, fellow forum members, and most especially his Family.
RIP Marine…….
Tom B.
February 4, 2007
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I swung down after attending the 2023 Cody show to visit with Larry. He didn’t really know me (I did not correspond with Larry much), but was welcomed into his home and we talked Winchester .22’s. He made me feel very welcomed. Good guy. RRM
December 9, 2002
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This is shocking and sad news, to read about our friend, as I recently also corresponded with him, on a subject close to his heart, and we often shared some interesting stories.
God Bless you “Big Larry”!
Rest in Peace Buddy!
Anthony
August 8, 2024
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Did not know Big Larry. But, read a lot of his post. A Smith&Wesson, and Winchester Man. May God Bless Him, and his family.
March 14, 2022
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Very sad news. I had no idea that he was ill. I spoke with Big Larry often about Winchester rimfire 22’s. RIP Big Larry. You will be missed.
Rick C
April 30, 2023
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He and I traded a lot of .22 rifle photos, he loved his collection for sure! I hope someone in his family will receive and cherish them!
April 15, 2005
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Dammit!
I counted Larry as a friend, and fellow Winchester guru. I first met him (in person) at the Big Reno show almost 25-years ago. He and his brother-in-law were regular table holders at the show. When we met, he was on the hunt for a Model 1892 Take Down Sporting Rifle in 44 WCF, and when he found one at the show, he brought it over to my table (with my old friend Larry Shennum) and asked for our advice on the gun… he bought it and went home happy! For the next several years, we always chatted in person at the Big Reon show.
R.I.P. Marine… you will be missed!
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
March 25, 2015
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Bert,
I think this is the one……..
April 15, 2005
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tsbccut said
Bert,
I think this is the one……..
Tom,
That looks like it… hopefully it finds a new home with somebody who will appreciate it!
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 7, 2015
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Sad news, indeed. Big Larry had a passion for collecting and fellow collectors that few can match. We’re gonna miss him. Thanks for letting us know, Tom. I know you lost a special friend.
Mike
December 12, 2019
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Sad news for certain. I’m a little shocked. I never met Big Larry, but welcomed his input here on Winchesters and Smith and Wesson.
I suppose I take for granted that all the fine folks who contribute, inform and entertain here will always be available. Larry’s passing is a sad reminder that we’re all vulnerable.
NP
Nevada Paul
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March 31, 2009
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He will be missed. I had the fortune of buying one of his “minty” rifles. He gave me an open invitation to come shoot his WW II Thomson but stupid me never took him up on that. I’m sure this will hit Jeff pretty hard.
July 14, 2016
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This is sad news. He was a big part of this forum and I enjoyed seeing his posts
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...
September 29, 1993
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Very sad news indeed. I knew “Big Larry” had some health issues but his passing comes as a complete surprise. Our friendship goes back probably 15 – 20 years to the Big Reno Show when it was still a reasonably good event for collectors (not so today unfortunately). Back then, we were both high-condition Winchester lever action collectors. Larry had a minty 1903 Smith Corona ’03-A3 that appealed to me and it somehow followed me home an started a rather serious U.S martially marked military arms collection that I just this year parted with. To my knowledge, Larry still had a minty (or dripping mint as he would refer to it) condition Model 1894 .25-30 carbine that I had sold him back in the day. Our mutual desire for high-conditioned specimens was the glue that bound us.
He will be missed…..
R.I.P buddy.
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March 25, 2015
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Rick Hill said
Very sad news indeed. I knew “Big Larry” had some health issues but his passing comes as a complete surprise. Our friendship goes back probably 15 – 20 years to the Big Reno Show when it was still a reasonably good event for collectors (not so today unfortunately). Back then, we were both high-condition Winchester lever action collectors. Larry had a minty 1903 Smith Corona ’03-A3 that appealed to me and it somehow followed me home an started a rather serious U.S martially marked military arms collection that I just this year parted with. To my knowledge, Larry still had a minty (or dripping mint as he would refer to it) condition Model 1894 .25-30 carbine that I had sold him back in the day. Our mutual desire for high-conditioned specimens was the glue that bound us.
He will be missed…..
R.I.P buddy.
Yes Rick, the M1894 you refer to is back in his safe……….after a temporary stint in mine! We sometimes traded the same guns back and forth and this was one that Larry wanted back. This type of to-and-fro trading was a part of our friendship that I really enjoyed and will sorely miss.
March 25, 2015
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Bert H. said
tsbccut said
Bert,
I think this is the one……..
Tom,
That looks like it… hopefully it finds a new home with somebody who will appreciate it!
Bert
Let not your heart be troubled………it has.
August 27, 2014
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Rest in peace, Big Larry
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them”
President Harry S. Truman
November 19, 2006
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Very sad news. I will miss his contributions and fellowship.
April 1, 2005
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Sorry to hear about Big Larry. I always appreciated his Forum comments – he knew his stuff and was straightforward with his comments. Like me, he appreciated the old Winchesters that were high condition and had not been screwed with. Based on comments he made over the years, many of his guns were going to family – hope they enjoy them.
September 22, 2011
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Burt Humphrey said
Sorry to hear about Big Larry. I always appreciated his Forum comments – he knew his stuff and was straightforward with his comments. Like me, he appreciated the old Winchesters that were high condition and had not been screwed with. Based on comments he made over the years, many of his guns were going to family – hope they enjoy them.
I am sorry to hear of Big Larry’s passing.
Burt, is this 1873 an acquisition from or a sale to Big Larry?
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