I first met Cyril 20 years ago while I lived in Houston. He was the ultimate "Gentleman and Scholar". From time to time someone will remark that so and so forgot more than I will ever know about guns. That remark is not really appropriate in Cyril's case in that he knew more about English guns than anyone and he never forgot anything that he learned about them.

I recall my wife saying that Cyril was the most interesting man she ever met.

We will miss you Cyril.

Stephen Howell