James E. House ?

[jimaok]

I am not sure if this is the right forum to post this, if not (Moderator) please move it to where it should go.

I just read a comment on another blog that James E House passed away. He was the author of American Airguns and C02 airguns, and a few rimfire books. I had not heard that and know nothing else about it. His American Airguns book was great, all about Multi Pumpers and lots of data showing that they were a lot more effective than you would have imagined. I was always hoping he was going to put out a second edition with current rifles. Has anyone else heard this?

Thanks,

Jim.

 

[AirNGasman]

The new edition of the Blue Book of Airguns that was published within the last couple months did not include James House in the "Fallen Comrades" section. However it did list Tim McMurray, and he's not dead.

 

[boscoebrea]

James E House,a favorite ,also think he did Gun Digest.

 

[dan_house]

oh man, hope that isnt true

 

[jimaok]

Yes, besides American Airguns and CO2 Airguns, he did 2 editions of the Rimfire handbook, And a couple on modifying the Ruger 1022 into target rifles. I think I have 5 or 6 books that he wrote. He also used to write articles in Airgun Hobbyist magazine. I think the one I flip thru the most is the American Airguns, but I am planning on adding a target barrel and trigger to a Ruger 1022, so I am starting to look thru that one also.

 

[Odoyle]

With deepest sympathy- it's a very good song for funerals-

https://youtu.be/pha2f9VoTJ4

 

[Kaljimh]

Jim isn't dead. I visited with him and his lovely yesterday. I have a book store, and when he passes through Montana he usually stops in.

He has cut back on many activities and he and his wife have retired from teaching.

 

[jimaok]

Thanks Kaljimh,

I am happy to hear that. Can the moderator delete this thread? I had seen it on either THR or gateway site. It must have been bogus.

Jim