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Offline sqrldog

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Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« on: July 06, 2018, 11:30:16 PM »
Jon Laubach a true gentleman and a fine riflesmith passed to the other side today. I thought I would post pictures of one of his early rifle for everyone to see. Even though certainly not one if Jon's fanciest  rifles I feel honored to hold it for awhile  until it is passed on to the next generation. Tim Cosby




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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2018, 11:43:52 PM »
That man could carve.
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Offline Joe Schell

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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2018, 12:10:15 AM »
beautiful rifle, Tim
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Offline DanL

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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2018, 02:51:42 AM »
A fine man. A great teacher and inspiration.

I spent many days over a few years with Jon and Chris in the Dixon’s blacksmith shed in the early 2000’s.

My most sincere condolences to Chris and their family.

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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2018, 03:36:37 AM »
Jon was a first class guy, always a gentleman when I was around him. Sad to know he has passed on.
Dennis
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2018, 04:05:39 AM »
Quote from: Dennis Glazener link=topic=49932.msg495258#msg495258 has date=1530923797
Jon was a first class guy, always a gentleman when I was around him. Sad to know he has passed on.
Dennis
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I can only agree with these comments about this fine gentleman. Prayers for his family and loved one.
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2018, 03:36:03 PM »
Nother nice rifle Tim. I really like the carving on it.
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2018, 03:48:42 PM »
   Tim thanks for showing. Very nice rifle.
  Sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family an friends.
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2018, 08:26:34 PM »
Condolences on the passing of this fine gentleman and rifle maker.

The pictures that you posted are, for me, a fine legacy of passing down superlative work.
Craig
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2018, 09:29:04 PM »
See this URL for information on Jon's memorial service http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=49925.msg495171#msg495171
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2018, 11:06:11 PM »
That is an excellent rifle. Never met him personally. I didn't realize he was at Williamsburg so early.
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2018, 08:35:22 PM »
Thanks for all of the kind comments on Jon's rifle. It looks and feels even better in hand. I wanted to get a picture of Jon and the rifle together maybe even with my ugly mug in the photo. The only time I saw Jon was at the CLA three or four years back. I carried the rifle to the CLA the next year but Jon wasn't there. I'll probably kill a deer with it this fall then put it up til the next generation  uses it. Tim
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2018, 04:03:25 PM »
That is a lovely rifle, and I am sure you cherish it.  It definitely shows its place of origin with the distinctive Colonial Williamsburg triggerguard.  God Bless,  Marc
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Re: Jon Laubach Williamsburg rifle 1973
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2018, 03:11:14 PM »
Sorry to hear of Jon’s passing, he was a good man.
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