Michael McIntosh passed away on August 14th. Michael was an English professor, with an expertise in Shakespeare, who became a noted gun writer. He published over a dozen books and has been a regular contributor to major sporting magazines. He has the reputation of a true gentleman and took a genuine interest in his fans.

I never knew "Mac", but like many of his fans, I felt like I did from his writings. I know he liked fine guns, not-so-fine but classic guns. He liked fine drinks as well, and was often seen smoking his pipe. He gave his readers that he lived life on his own terms, and apparently, he died that way, too.

According to fellow writer Gary Capelletti, McIntosh was suffering from pneomonia and was not doing well. He decided to remove his oxygen mask so he could enjoy his pipe. He died after that.

In one of his books, McIntosh remarks that "God the Father shoots a Purdey hammergun". Well, Michael, I hope you find out for certain.

Godspeed, Michael McIntosh.