I knew Steve for almost 20 years and LOTS of guns have exchanged hands between us. I never once felt like I got a bad deal or was mislead in any way. He was a true gentleman and a friend. I still have the first gun I ever bought from him a high condition DHE 20 with all the options.
I talked to him about two weeks ago and he was positive and upbeat. In fact he was more interested in how I was faring then he was about himself. He suffered from lung, liver and bone cancer.
Goodbye my friend you are missed already.

I bought around 6 guns from Steve over the course of our dealings over many years. The two very best were a wonderful Darne V-15 grade 28 gauge and a truly spectacular pre-WWII FN Browning Funcken-engraved Grade 5 Superposed (I never saw a better one!). What I liked most about Steve was when making a price or a trade with him, he always asked me first, "What do YOU want to do?". I will definitely miss him.

I bought several nice 20 gauge Superposed guns from Steve before I became interested in Parker Brothers. I still own a very sweet GHE Remington 20 that I got from him. I made him an offer and kind of braced myself for his retort, but he said “I can do that”.

I sold Steve many guns and five that came from him are here. He was a friend for over 10 years and early on I learned Steve was a good judge of character and had a lifetime of experience coupled with charisma. I always liked how he sealed our deals with a handshake. His loud shirts will never be filled. Prayers ongoing for Steve and for comfort and guidance to Joann and August. RIP my friend.

Steve and I had some great times eating and Drinking which always led to great conversations about Guns and times that gone by and great times ahead. I’m gonna miss you Steve and see you on the other side bro....

My condolences and deepest sympathy to All of Steve Family.

This is a pretty big hit to our community. RIP, Steve, and prayers for your family.

God speed Steve Condolences to the family

I bought 2 guns from Steve at the Southern a few years ago. Very pleasant to do business with, a nice guy, he will be missed.

As a child, I flipped through the Best Products catalogue and wished. I now flip/scroll through Steve Barnett’s website.

God speed!

- Victor

Major loss to the collecting community for sure. Steve made his mark & will be remembered by all of those that had the pleasure of dealing with him.

God Speed Steve!!