Passing of Larry Ruth, RIP

[new2brass]

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Larry L. Ruth on May 1st, at age 82 after a battle with cancer. Larry was one of the earliest pioneers of carbine collecting and author of the first large book on the design, development and production history of the M1 Carbine in 1979.

This first book was based largely on documentation that Larry had copied at the National Archives over the course of several years…and was typed in its entirety by his ever patient and loving wife Jacque!

Larry remained a focused student of the M1 Carbine over the decades and published 3 more encyclopedia-sized books, as well as a carbine user’s handbook co-authored with Scott Duff.

He was a friend to all carbine collectors, and his intense interest in carbine studies remained strong throughout his entire adult life. We are indebted to his dedication in providing historical information to us.

It is safe to say that no one person has contributed more to carbine collectors worldwide than Larry Ruth did. May his soul rest in peace.

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