Author Topic: Jerry Huddleston  (Read 1877 times)


Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2022, 03:43:33 AM »
In my opinion that is the best gun Jerry ever made.
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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2022, 03:59:57 AM »
Jere and I were good friends. What most people today don’t realize is that Jere made every single part of his rifles all by himself.  A true master craftsman and artist.

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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2022, 04:08:05 AM »
Thanks for sharing Art.  He was a master craftsman for sure.  He shared a lot of valuable information on the board.

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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2022, 08:28:11 PM »
Jerry was a true friend to many of us contemporary builders.  He was extravagant with his praise of other's work (mine particularly) and offered much appreciated constructive critique.  He is missed here.  And I agree with Mike...this is a special rifle.
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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2022, 12:32:15 AM »
Jerry used to attend the Engravers Guild Show and Meeting at the Las Vegas Winter show and his absence is evident. Greatly missed and a master craftsman he  certainly was one of a kind. He was always helpful and was generous with his talents and knowledge.
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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2022, 04:22:38 AM »
  Jerry was a true Master...bar none. Truly gifted individuals.
  R.I.P. Jerry....
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2022, 04:26:43 AM »
I just heard of Jerry’s passing. Any details about it?

Offline Ron Scott

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Re: Jerry Huddleston
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2022, 04:40:55 AM »
It was about a year ago. He was in Hospital for an operation.