Phil Spangenberger has died

Antelope Pete · Oct 8, 2024

Phil Spangenberger died Sept. 26. To those who don't know he was a writer and really into about all aspects of old west history, the clothes, the horse equipment and horse knowledge, the guns both muzzleloader and cartridge etc.. It sucks that people who's stuff I read and enjoyed when younger are dying.

TNGhost · Oct 8, 2024

Sad indeed, always enjoyed his stuff. RIP Phil.

https://truewestmagazine.com/article/mr-authenticity/

Omahkapi'si · Oct 8, 2024

Very knowledgeable guy. Sad to hear the news. RIP pard'.

Chuck Tiller · Oct 8, 2024

RIP Phil!

Medicine Bow · Oct 8, 2024

I read a lot of his stuff over the years. Sad to hear of his passing.

LME · Oct 8, 2024

When I came up it was Zane Grey!

Woodwright · Oct 9, 2024

RIP Phil Spangenberger - https://mywesternboothill.blogspot.com/2024/09/rip-phil-spangenberger.html

RobertIN · Oct 9, 2024

RIP Phil

Salty · Oct 9, 2024

As I’ve heard said, “we’ve just lost an entire library “.

gunsmithgreg · Oct 9, 2024

Phil was writing about The Hawken Shop since its early days until now. A terrific guy. RIP, Phil.

RMFnLA · Oct 9, 2024

That’s too bad, I used to love speaking with him at the various gun shows he attended.

Nice guy, very knowledgeable.

Whitworth · Oct 9, 2024

Antelope Pete said:
It sucks that people who's stuff I read and enjoyed when younger are dying.

Same with musicians

I've read and learned a lot from Phil over 40+ years.
Skeeter Skeleton's son Bart Skeleton also a law man and gun writer passed away recently. Skeeter's long ago article in "Guns and Ammo" convinced me a .44 S&W Special was just what I needed as I made my first centerfire revolver purchase. These guys leave big shoes to fill.....

Jeffrey Gardner · Oct 9, 2024

Got started by reading Phil's writing. Also Rick Hacker, Skeeter and Elmer. Watching the westerns on TV with my grandpa and the Wonderful World of Color and Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. The great story tellers are leaving us for heaven and it's up to the rest of us still here to pass on our legacy to the next generation. RIP, Phil, till we all meet again.

Flint1 · Oct 10, 2024

I am sorry to hear this. Over 40 years ago when I first started with muzzle loaders Phil was one of the early authors whose writings I read. I have a number of old DGW Black Powder Annuals from way back and I believe it's the 1981 edition that has Phil on the cover wearing a red capote and standing in what looks like a snow covered pass. He was extremely knowledgeable. May he rest in peace.

Philip Lebow · Oct 10, 2024

I used to talk to him after he rode in the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Nice patient guy..

I Did It Again · Oct 10, 2024

R I P Mr. Spangenberger
You will be missed by many

t405govt · Oct 11, 2024

Omahkapi'si said:
Very knowledgeable guy. Sad to hear the news. RIP pard'.

Sad news I remember him from our early club shoots and local gun shows.

Blitz · 2024-11-17T14:59:54-0500

LME said:
When I came up it was Zane Grey!

Ditto

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