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Just found out yesterday about the passing of Roger Biesen one of the classic gunmakers of our time.

I had the privilege of meeting Al, Roger and Paula when my wife and I visited the shop in Spokane. Ironically the rifle Al is holding is a Bob Owen Springfield Roger repaired for me.


This resulted in a couple of fine rifles by Roger, communication and visits through the years, and a lasting memory of 2 gunmakers who led the way in Classical American Rifle wood-and-blue-steel functional artistry. One of these rifles is a 404 Jeffery, which I finally decided will take a trip to Africa, as I promised Roger it would.

A real loss. RIP Roger. You and your work will be missed.