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Pistols => Model HSC Pistol => Topic started by: vlim on May 21, 2021, 08:45:01 PM

Title: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: vlim on May 21, 2021, 08:45:01 PM
With sadness I have to report that fellow forum member and Mauser HSc guru Alan Burnham passed away.

He was known under the forum name 'Warbird'.

I was fortunate to be able to print and publish his wonderful HSc book in Europe (written with his co-author Peter Theodore).Trying to get in touch to discuss a new printing run and found out he had passed away late 2020.
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: nieuport1 on May 22, 2021, 05:34:29 PM
Alan was always there to answer an HSc question for anyone, he will be sorely missed !
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: 1914mauser on May 22, 2021, 08:34:41 PM
Sad news and a great loss to HSC collectors and enthusiast. Condolences to family and friends. He will be sorely missed.
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: jcorl on May 22, 2021, 09:27:48 PM
I consider him a giant in our forum.   I will miss his greatly.   We all will.   
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: Adamsano on May 23, 2021, 12:46:11 PM
Vlim, I only know Alan by his book and the messages on this forum. Can you tell us more about him? Thanks Dave
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: rob67gt on August 05, 2021, 12:57:52 PM
Late comer here and just learning of this.  I am deeply saddened to learn of Alan's passing.  I concur 100% with Jcorl.  Was coming on to look up old info on phosphate HScs.  Given my primary interest in the HSc Alan's loss is devastating.

Has anyone made contact with Peter to know if he has access to Alan's extensive data base?  Is anyone taking this over?
Still in shock on this one.
Will miss his friendly, courteous and informed exchanges.
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: jcorl on August 25, 2021, 11:16:34 PM
I am trying.


Jim
Title: Re: Alan D. Burnham (Warbird)
Post by: vlim on August 26, 2021, 11:36:27 AM
I spoke with Peter. We both have tried to reach  out to Alan's son but with no success until now.