Jan Still passed on Monday

Edward Tinker · 10-27-2022, 07:15 PM

I received notice from Jan's daughter, it was unexpected in happening so suddenly.
I am very sad.
I first met Jan at the Reno show if I remember correctly. I was introduced to him and we chatted for a short while.
Around the same time he was on the lugerforum hosted by John Dunkle. At some point, he wanted his own site, because he wanted a site that could include all country collectibles, although he told me several times that Johns site was an inspiration.

Over the years I met him at several guns show and when I took an Alaskan cruise, we stopped in Juneau where Jan and his son picked up my wife, and my parents. I spent the entire day looking at his collection and talking guns. It was a nice day and the last time I saw him in person. Although we talked on the phone numerous times, I wish I'd talked more often.

wlyon · 10-27-2022, 09:02 PM

Sorry to hear that. Condolances to family and luger collectors everywhere.

mcg · 10-27-2022, 09:23 PM

He will be missed deeply and often, but my gratitude for the sharing of his knowledge will be ongoing as long as I have interest in this outstanding hobby.
RIP Mr. Still.

hayhugh · 10-27-2022, 09:36 PM

Sorry to hear that - My condolences to all concerned.

gunnertwo · 10-27-2022, 11:49 PM

My wife and I did the Alaska cruise in 2005. Jan met us at the ship and we all went to dinner. A very nice but short meeting that I treasure. A great friend to the collecting community has left us. We are diminished.

G2

Mac Cat · 10-28-2022, 12:38 PM

What sad news and a huge loss to our community.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I savor his research and publications every day!

My Condolences
Thanks for sharing.

Curly1 · 10-28-2022, 02:51 PM

Rip

cirelaw · 10-28-2022, 06:34 PM

We Owe It All To Him And His Wife! They Created An Ever Lasting Movement~~~~~

lew1 · 10-28-2022, 07:59 PM

May Jan Rest in Peace.

I have met him several times. My experience with him was that he was knowledgeable and a gentleman. Prayers sent for his family.

BogeyB · 10-28-2022, 08:30 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. I have always wanted to meet him and chew the fat, but never had the chance. He joins a growing list in our community that has gone on. His additions to our hobby are imense, and he will be missed. RIP.

Mike

spangy · 10-29-2022, 07:04 PM

We lost a knowledgeable firearm author/advocate ... R.I.P. Jan

You will be and are missed.

gunnertwo · 10-29-2022, 08:14 PM

spangy, I liked your pic, a good tribute.

G2

mrerick · 10-30-2022, 02:48 PM

While sad news, never forget his contribution to our interests and the history of the Luger pistol.

We now are members of the LugerForum which, in some ways exists as a memorial to his work, and will work to keep his memory alive.

Condolence to his family on loss of Jan Charles Still. Say and remember his name.

jamese · 10-31-2022, 05:19 AM

Wow
Very sad to learn of his passing. I never met him, but talked to him many times over the years.
His contribution to the "Luger World" will be missed

10-27-2022, 07:15 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Jan Still passed on Monday I received notice from Jan's daughter, it was unexpected in happening so suddenly. I am very sad. I first met Jan at the Reno show if I remember correctly. I was introduced to him and we chatted for a short while. Around the same time he was on the lugerforum hosted by John Dunkle. At some point, he wanted his own site, because he wanted a site that could include all country collectibles, although he told me several times that Johns site was an inspiration. Over the years I met him at several guns show and when I took an Alaskan cruise, we stopped in Juneau where Jan and his son picked up my wife, and my parents. I spent the entire day looking at his collection and talking guns. It was a nice day and the last time I saw him in person. Although we talked on the phone numerous times, I wish I'd talked more often. Attached Images

10-27-2022, 09:02 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,635 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,555 Times in 954 Posts	Sorry to hear that. Condolances to family and luger collectors everywhere. __________________ Bill Lyon

10-28-2022, 02:51 PM	#7
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	Rip __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

10-28-2022, 07:59 PM	#9
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	May Jan Rest in Peace. I have met him several times. My experience with him was that he was knowledgeable and a gentleman. Prayers sent for his family. __________________ charlie

10-28-2022, 08:30 PM	#10
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	I am so sorry to hear this. I have always wanted to meet him and chew the fat, but never had the chance. He joins a growing list in our community that has gone on. His additions to our hobby are imense, and he will be missed. RIP. Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

10-27-2022, 09:23 PM	#3
mcg Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 91 Thanks: 260 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	He will be missed deeply and often, but my gratitude for the sharing of his knowledge will be ongoing as long as I have interest in this outstanding hobby. RIP Mr. Still.

10-27-2022, 09:36 PM	#4
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 856 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Sorry to hear that - My condolences to all concerned.

10-27-2022, 11:49 PM	#5
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 822 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	My wife and I did the Alaska cruise in 2005. Jan met us at the ship and we all went to dinner. A very nice but short meeting that I treasure. A great friend to the collecting community has left us. We are diminished. G2

10-28-2022, 12:38 PM	#6
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 725 Thanks: 2,089 Thanked 606 Times in 327 Posts	What sad news and a huge loss to our community. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I savor his research and publications every day! My Condolences Thanks for sharing.

10-28-2022, 06:34 PM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	We Owe It All To Him And His Wife! They Created An Ever Lasting Movement~~~~~

10-29-2022, 07:04 PM	#11
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	We lost a knowledgeable firearm author/advocate ... R.I.P. Jan You will be and are missed. __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

10-29-2022, 08:14 PM	#12
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 822 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	spangy, I liked your pic, a good tribute. G2

10-30-2022, 02:48 PM	#13
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	While sad news, never forget his contribution to our interests and the history of the Luger pistol. We now are members of the LugerForum which, in some ways exists as a memorial to his work, and will work to keep his memory alive. Condolence to his family on loss of Jan Charles Still. Say and remember his name. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-31-2022, 05:19 AM	#14
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	Wow Very sad to learn of his passing. I never met him, but talked to him many times over the years. His contribution to the "Luger World" will be missed __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception