John Martz: Update?

toggle up · 10-18-2008, 01:41 AM

Hi,

Does anyone know if John Martz is still with us? And, if he is, how is his health?

chuck watts · 10-18-2008, 10:38 AM

John is still doing what he enjoys the most, working on Lugers and P-38's at his home in Lincoln, CA. John is getting a bit older, slowing down, but still enjoys talking about the numerous custom Lugers and P-38's he had built over his lifetime.

Chuck

toggle up · 10-18-2008, 10:48 AM

That's excellent news Chuck.

I got worried when I saw auctions of guns alleged to be made by John on Gunbroker by a corporation from Florida. The guns don't look a thing like any of the real JVM guns I've had the pleasure of holding. I was afraid the quality of his work had slipped or that the vultures had swept in after he died.

I've been to his home and I even took a photo of his stump. What a great man and artist!

TU

toggle up · 10-19-2008, 04:59 AM

I called his home on Saturday. He is indeed okay and still working. He doesn't hear very well anymore and actually said he'd prefer to receive letters.

Anyway, just an update from a new member.

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chuck watts User Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John is still doing what he enjoys the most, working on Lugers and P-38's at his home in Lincoln, CA. John is getting a bit older, slowing down, but still enjoys talking about the numerous custom Lugers and P-38's he had built over his lifetime. Chuck __________________ chuck watts

10-18-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
toggle up New User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's excellent news Chuck. I got worried when I saw auctions of guns alleged to be made by John on Gunbroker by a corporation from Florida. The guns don't look a thing like any of the real JVM guns I've had the pleasure of holding. I was afraid the quality of his work had slipped or that the vultures had swept in after he died. I've been to his home and I even took a photo of his stump. What a great man and artist! TU

10-19-2008, 04:59 AM	#4
toggle up New User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I called his home on Saturday. He is indeed okay and still working. He doesn't hear very well anymore and actually said he'd prefer to receive letters. Anyway, just an update from a new member.