Jim Waddle Jan. 25, 1944--May 31, 2017

Dwight Gruber · 06-05-2017, 04:36 PM

I am sad to forward the news of the passing away of my friend and Luger collector Jim Waddle, after an all-too-brief battle against pancreatic cancer. Jim was a quiet collector of high-quality Lugers and other C&R pistols, a regular participant at the Reno gun show and shows around the Portland area. Like many west-of-the-Rockies collectors, he did not venture far from home. Jim was very generous. He invited me into his home to provide the opportunity to photograph a large number of the pistols profiled in "Police Lugers". He was an active collector trader, and a number of his Lugers grace my own collection.

Jim will be sorely missed.

--Dwight

mrerick · 06-05-2017, 04:52 PM

Rest in Peace, Jim... Condolences to his family and friends.

Marc

Don M · 06-05-2017, 04:56 PM

Dwight, I'm sorry for your loss.

Edward Tinker · 06-05-2017, 05:50 PM

Dwight, I am very sorry to hear this.

Jim gave me access to his Simson numbers and his wisdom, I had talked to him on the phone and email for years.

Sad day.

Ed

06-05-2017, 04:36 PM	#1
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Jim Waddle Jan. 25, 1944--May 31, 2017 I am sad to forward the news of the passing away of my friend and Luger collector Jim Waddle, after an all-too-brief battle against pancreatic cancer. Jim was a quiet collector of high-quality Lugers and other C&R pistols, a regular participant at the Reno gun show and shows around the Portland area. Like many west-of-the-Rockies collectors, he did not venture far from home. Jim was very generous. He invited me into his home to provide the opportunity to photograph a large number of the pistols profiled in "Police Lugers". He was an active collector trader, and a number of his Lugers grace my own collection. Jim will be sorely missed. --Dwight

06-05-2017, 04:52 PM	#2
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	Rest in Peace, Jim... Condolences to his family and friends. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-05-2017, 04:56 PM	#3
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Dwight, I'm sorry for your loss. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

06-05-2017, 05:50 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Dwight, I am very sorry to hear this. Jim gave me access to his Simson numbers and his wisdom, I had talked to him on the phone and email for years. Sad day. Ed