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John Taylor Rumor
Nov 8th, 2026 at 7:30am
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There is a rumor going around that  John Taylor has retired.

Is it true?
  

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Re: John Taylor Rumor
Reply #1 - Nov 8th, 2026 at 8:32am
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I believe he posted a while back that he lost his shop and had to retire.
  
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Reply #2 - Nov 8th, 2026 at 11:00am
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I recall him saying he lost the shop, but don't recall him saying he was retiring? I got the impression he was looking for another shop and would be down until then.
  

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Reply #3 - Nov 8th, 2026 at 6:41pm
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I recently bought a Ballard project gun from him and he told me he was not taking work anymore. This was a couple months ago.



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Reply #4 - Nov 10th, 2026 at 1:01am
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Hate to hear that. John did a couple of jobs for me and I couldn't ask for any better. More talent, skill and knowledge lost to shooters.
Enjoy your time John.

  
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Reply #5 - Nov 10th, 2026 at 11:48am
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I did retire, partly do to having been laid up for a while with a broken leg. Moved to be closer to family. If I get a new shop I may start in again.
  

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Reply #6 - Nov 10th, 2026 at 11:57am
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John machined a hammer for my 044 1/2 just before he retirement, excellent  work. Hope your leg healed properly. Good luck going foward.
  
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Reply #7 - Nov 10th, 2026 at 2:42pm
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John, 

I hope you enjoy retirement.  I appreciate the jewels of information that you have shared through the years, which helped me get through several projects!

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Re: John Taylor Rumor
Reply #8 - Nov 10th, 2026 at 2:55pm
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While I too wish Mr. Taylor all the best as his leg continues to heal and he retires, who should I now ask to reline a barrel?

Bill Lawrence
  
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Re: John Taylor Rumor
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Hope you are healing up.  I appreciate the work you did for me and the advice you have offered.  You have helped and inspired many.  Thanks! Wink
  
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery and for your retirement.
  
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