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Heard today he passed on 17 June.

That is a shame, Doug stocked a gun for me long before I became a gunmaker, a really nice guy and a great craftsman.

Rest in peace Doug.

That, is sad news. Thanks for sharing, I had no idea he was ill.

Shared a few emails and PMs with him. Very knowledgeable.

Godspeed.

Best,
Ted

This is terrible to hear ...I tracked him down years ago he helped me when I started out stocking and checkering ,he was extremely kind to a young guy from Newfoundland ...i spoke to him on and off over the years ,always kind and helpful...i was fortunate enough to attend the southern this year where I finally shook his hand and thanked him for his help and encouragement, I cant believe I got to finally meet him for the first and last time .
God speed Doug

I also saw him at the Southern at the Guild table. He was super good at everything he did and also a gentleman.

I got to know Doug when he was working on the great two barrel Daly set that I sold him. What a job he did on that project. It was hard to give up that wonderful gun, but it ended up in the right hands.

Doug was my best friend. We always talked 2-3x/week about everything and about nothing. He was 83, and if you are an adolescent 83 1/2. I can assure you his passing was without drama he just simply died. I cannot tell you how much I will miss him. Well beyond his incredible gifts as a stockmaker and brilliant, perfect checkering he was humble and kind. He had magic hands. I will miss him forever.

Antonio

A rare gift in this day to have such a friend.
I’m very sorry for your great loss.
May the rest of your days be blessed by his memory.

Sorry for your loss.

Best,
Ted

I'm very sorry to hear this. It was always a special treat when he shared his impeccable work with us here.

My condolences to his family and friends.

So sorry for your loss.

He is a great loss to our passionate hobby as well.

Didn’t know him at all and only read his comments on the website which always appeared so knowledgeable and intelligent. Was an addition to the board. So, I am sad to hear this. Sorry if he was your friend. He will be missed. 😔

Never got to meet him but this is the kind of guy he was. I have a Steve Earle Frasher action that needs stocking and could not find a pattern to begin the project so reached out to Doug as I knew he had stocked a couple of them. He did not have a pattern but graciously offered to take the stock off of his personal gun and allow it to be used as a pattern. I was stunned to say the least and took him up on it. He sent the stock to Gene Smillion and I sent my wood and a couple of weeks later I had a roughed stock to work with. I thanked him, covered all shipping and insurance costs and sent him a check for his time that he never cashed. A very gracious man and superb craftsman.

Sad news indeed. We spoke several times over the years about stocking and checkering, and Doug was always helpful and encouraging. I told him in our last phone conversation that after several attempts I just did not have the patience or skill to checker. Send it to me, he said.

Condolences.

Doug was a good friend and a great stock maker. His leather covered pads were the best. Doug was a wealth of knowledge and always happily shared it with others. Doug attended our shoot in May and he seemed to be doing well. We were shocked when we got the news. Doug just finished checking and a leather pad for Sherry’s gun, probably his last work. We will miss him greatly!

Words are not going to be adequate. Super person, super craftsman.

RIP indeed

I have searched the web several times for an obituary of Doug Mann but cannot find one. If anyone has a link to his obituary, please post it.

Stephen Howell

I’m sorry to hear this. He was someone I paid attention to when he posted. Very sorry indeed.

Doug Mann was a fine gentleman and a good friend. I always looked forward to visiting with him every year at the Southern Side X Side Championship. His death was very much unexpected. Doug was kind and generous to everyone, me included. His work was of the highest level, and he so enjoyed doing it. He will be greatly missed.