Fred Datig, R.I.P.

drbuster · 06-27-2011, 10:16 PM

Echoing what John Moss has reported on Jan Still's Forum, Fred Datig was said to have passed away about two weeks ago. Apparently no funeral or fanfare. He will be surely missed and remembered as the author of the first real book on lugers. He was one of the luger experts interviewed on the History Channel's Tales of the Gun: The Luger. Another icon is gone!

lew1 · 06-27-2011, 11:14 PM

I still have his book on Lugers. May he rest in peace.

Ice · 06-28-2011, 03:56 AM

RIP Mr. Datig and thank you for your contribution.

Charlie

Thor · 06-28-2011, 03:18 PM

I remember him on that program, said when he got back to the States, the first thing he wanted to do was buy a Luger........and he did. He was a likeable person. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Douglas Jr. · 06-28-2011, 04:48 PM

A true pioneer who opened the doors of serious Luger collecting and studying for everyone that came after him.
He will never be forgotten!

Dick Herman · 06-29-2011, 11:16 AM

I still have my first reference book by Fred Datig from the early 1960s. We should be thankful that Datig put his Luger knowledge and experience in a form that could be available for all of us to learn from. Many authors after Datig used his work as a basis for their subsequent documents.

May Fred Datig rest in peace in God's presence.

06-27-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Fred Datig, R.I.P. Echoing what John Moss has reported on Jan Still's Forum, Fred Datig was said to have passed away about two weeks ago. Apparently no funeral or fanfare. He will be surely missed and remembered as the author of the first real book on lugers. He was one of the luger experts interviewed on the History Channel's Tales of the Gun: The Luger. Another icon is gone!

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lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	I still have his book on Lugers. May he rest in peace. __________________ charlie

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Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I remember him on that program, said when he got back to the States, the first thing he wanted to do was buy a Luger........and he did. He was a likeable person. Sorry to hear of his passing. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	RIP Mr. Datig and thank you for your contribution. Charlie

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Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	A true pioneer who opened the doors of serious Luger collecting and studying for everyone that came after him. He will never be forgotten!

06-29-2011, 11:16 AM	#6
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	I still have my first reference book by Fred Datig from the early 1960s. We should be thankful that Datig put his Luger knowledge and experience in a form that could be available for all of us to learn from. Many authors after Datig used his work as a basis for their subsequent documents. May Fred Datig rest in peace in God's presence.