Please Keep Gary Herman In Your Thoughts

[nid-28]

I first met Gary in the early 1970s when I took a road trip to his shop in Ridgefield Connecticut. Along with me, we’re three of my gun, loving buddies and we were on a pilgrimage to see the 16 gauge Parker invincible shotgun that he had possession of at that time. This was the gun that had come out of Paul Jaegers shop in Jenkintown Pennsylvania. it was quite a sight to see and somewhere, I still have a photograph of that gun that Gary was handing out to those who visited to see it. Over the ensuing decades, I would see Gary at various gun events like the Vintage cup or the Orvis events in New York. it was always fun to be in this company and my thoughts and prayers will be with him going forward. He’s a true icon in the world of fine guns.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Bill Davis

I first met Gary in the early 1970s when I took a road trip to his shop in Ridgefield Connecticut.

Bill, That far back might have been the first store, a little further North on Route 7. If I remember correctly, he moved down to the 'new' store about 1974-5. That store had the workshop in the basement, where I spent most of my time. That's when I met Tony G, who got his start there, in the basement, under the tutelage of Walter. Kurt, Peter Keiler, and Tony rarely came upstairs, while Gary held court with guys like Bill Ruger Sr, Gunner Anderson, my dad, Jeff Purdy, Dick Fairchild, and Emil (?, brain fart) who owned Rapidex. One of those Thursdays, not one, but two of the grade 9 guns were there. My dad liked the 16, but it was still there when we went home.

[Tennessee Dave]

He sounds like a wonderful man. I wish him the best and hope he makes a speedy recovery.

[Kevin McCormack]

Edgar are you thinking of Emil Linder?

[Bill Murphy]

I still have letters from Emil Linder. I thought he was friendly and willing to share information. I never met him face to face. He was proud to tell me about the BHE .410 and some others. If I dig out the letters, I'll tell you the dates. I remember meeting Tony at shows back then and earlier. He and I were both just kids, but I had no money and way less talent.

[edgarspencer]

Gary had 'exploratory' surgery today. They are now just waiting on the biopsies.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Gary had 'exploratory' surgery today. They are now just waiting on the biopsies.

Best wishes to him.

[Dean Romig]

I hope all goes well and the Docs can figure it out.





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