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    Harvey Westland

    Passed away recently, not a member of this forum.
    His skills will be sorely missed. Harvey was an old school gun smith, beyond compare, he shot benchrest competitively, a quiet and unassuming chap, who was admired and well known with in the Canterbury Firearms community NZHL.

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    Absolute gentleman, and an amazing gunsmith. Will be sadly missed.

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    Sorry to hear this, it was a great pleasure to have work done by Harvey, and even more so to listen to his advice, freely given and always very thoughtful.

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    Harvey had done some work for me and as stated, was seriously knowledgeable. I still have the 40X he'd trued. Another one of the old school gone

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    Cheerio Harvey, thanks again for the work you did for me on my Krico. Took the time to explain the job and then again with the results, would have been a great tutor in his day.

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    Yes, Harvey made a new bolt shroud for my Krico 600 back in 2002. Very good with his tools. RIP

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    A gentleman, always happy for a chat at the range.
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    Shut up, get out & start pushing!

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    Truely sad news, hell I met Harvey around 25 30 years ago when he trued up my 25/06 and enjoyed many a good conversation with him and really enjoyed our catch ups, he even sorted out my reloading equipment when we shot out at Tai tapu and I occasionally called in to his place for a hot drink and a yarn, Harvey, rest easy my friend
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    Harvey should be and will be sadly missed.

    He chambered a couple of rifles for me, Barnard actions, True-Flite barrels.
    The first has now fired over 6500 shots and still groups well.

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    Before I met him, he was described to me 'an artist in metal'. Well, that was true and a hell of a nice guy as well.
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    Robbie then Harvey gone, the ranks of gentlemen in the gun trade thinning. Miss them both.
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    Dinny Collings would also take honour on that list
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    Din collings was another and a visit to his basement was like a trip to heaven.I remember visiting his house in 1967 in Karoari.
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    This thread has made me very sad All 3 those guys (Harvey, Robbie and Din) were absolute legends.
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    Without giving my identity away, can I say a heart felt thanks on behalf of the family to all of you who have posted on this thread. It means a lot. Harvey was a true legend in the field of gunsmithing and model aircraft engine making. I think engineering artiste may describe him better. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him. He didn't mince words and made plenty of time and advice generously available to those with the right approach and attitude. We could all learn something from him. Regards to you all. Another totara tree has fallen in the forest.
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