AGG Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) I recently learned of the passing of Estes Adams on June 20, 2019!!!He and I usually had contact 1-2x per month, exchanging information, and had last heard from him in April, 2019.I tried to contact his family to confirm, and to extend my condolences, but have been unsuccessful--- no response to emails, and his cell phone is "not in service".As many of you that really knew him as I did, Estes will be really missed--- a true Swiss Arms expert and master craftsman. Tony Edited August 16, 2019 by AGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Militaria CII Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Sorry to hear that. Never met him but had interesting conversations long distance about unusual MGs, mostly FGs and lots of other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Heard about it a couple weeks ago. I have some items from him and the quality of his work is outstanding. A great asset to the community will be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHollow Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) He was a decent man and loved to make small parts in his shop. Over the past few years he created a small pile of spares for Dutch AR10s and shared them within a small community of owners. Estes really wanted a bipod for his AR10 so I loaned him one that he would be allowed to disassemble and replicate. For him it was a discipline and a labor of love. Can you spot the reproduction? http://oi66.tinypic.com/dyvu3s.jpg Edited August 16, 2019 by HHollow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 I'd say the one on the top. Higher quality and beefier than the factory original. You should see the minigun stuff he put back together......seriously artistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bm59collector Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Sorry to hear about this, a true gentleman to deal with over the years on items I purchased for my AMT, he will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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