John Martz passed away

Milsurp Collector · 07-18-2013, 05:47 PM

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MARTZ, John V.
Born August 19, 1924, passed away July 15, 2013 at the age of 88 in Roseville, Ca., surrounded by family and friends. Survived by his loving wife, Neola, sons Michael (Susan), Richard (Sonja), daughter Marie Mort (John), sister Alice Baker, sister-in-law Sally Martz, grandsons John, Steven, Chris Mort (Inkie), granddaughters Jennifer (Josh) Maroney, Kelsey Mort (Kevin), great granddaughter Liberty Mort, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Orley, mother Alice and brother Walter.

After serving in WWII in the Navy, he retired from McClellan AF Base after 25 years as an aircraft sheetmetal worker in 1976. From 1968 to present he immersed himself in his second career as a self-taught custom gunsmith, working with German Lugers & P-38's. A perfectionist, he overcame scepticism to prove himself as a master of his craft, attaining respect, admiration and world reknown with his custom guns listed in the Blue Book of Gun Values. His sense of humor made him friends wherever he went. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sac...09#fbLoggedOut

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alanint · 07-18-2013, 06:00 PM

What a shame! Another irreplaceable craftsman gone!!

mrerick · 07-18-2013, 06:59 PM

That was a bit of a shock. Condolence to his family.

Marc

Edward Tinker · 07-18-2013, 07:39 PM

I have thought for a while, John had been around since I was a yunkster. A real shame and a 45 ACP Martz is high on my list of wants.

RIP to one of the true masters.

BogeyB · 07-18-2013, 08:11 PM

He was a modern master.

Mike

Curly1 · 07-19-2013, 12:35 AM

RIP Luger master.

Lugerdoc · 07-19-2013, 08:43 AM

RIP John. I learned a lot from him over the year and enjoyed trading my parts for some of his pistols. TH

cirelaw · 07-19-2013, 09:45 AM

John Martz was featured in a French luger book in 1996! Posting a face behind a name!

Ben M. · 07-19-2013, 11:03 AM

even early fotos of mr. martz in the revised-edition of the book luger tips by reese onn pages 109 to 114

policeluger · 07-19-2013, 12:07 PM

what a great friend.....

07-18-2013, 06:59 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	That was a bit of a shock. Condolence to his family. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

07-18-2013, 08:11 PM	#5
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	He was a modern master. Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

07-19-2013, 12:35 AM	#6
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 125 Thanked 715 Times in 372 Posts	RIP Luger master. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

07-19-2013, 08:43 AM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	RIP John. I learned a lot from him over the year and enjoyed trading my parts for some of his pistols. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-19-2013, 09:45 AM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	~~~~ John Martz~~~ John Martz was featured in a French luger book in 1996! Posting a face behind a name! Attached Thumbnails

07-18-2013, 06:00 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	What a shame! Another irreplaceable craftsman gone!!

07-18-2013, 07:39 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	I have thought for a while, John had been around since I was a yunkster. A real shame and a 45 ACP Martz is high on my list of wants. RIP to one of the true masters.

07-19-2013, 11:03 AM	#9
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 96 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	even early fotos of mr. martz in the revised-edition of the book luger tips by reese onn pages 109 to 114

07-19-2013, 12:07 PM	#10
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	what a great friend.....