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I got my latest ROCS Journal the other day. (Excellent as usual)!

But I was sorely saddened by the discovery that Jim Schafer had passed away. I hadn't heard of his passing. Jim was truly a gentleman & we'll miss him.
Thoughts & prayers out to his family.

I did not know he had passed either, sad news indeed.
His displays were always amazing and well received, and he always
greeted you with a smile.
May he R.I.P.
Terry

Yes, Jim was a regular at all the area shows. I think he came to Tulsa a couple times as well.
You know, there are so many collectors that go for the centerfires as the focalpoint of their collections, but Jim not only had those, his collection of rimfires was probably the best ever assembled... being more complete than even the Munnell collection.
Chet15

Those of us who knew Jim well could tell that his health was failing. He often traveled to Tulsa with his good friend Rich M., who has also passed on. Jim and his wife coordinated the early Louisville, Ky. Ruger theme shows. Jim farmed some of the richest soil in Champaign County, Ohio. It is gently rolling, dark and loamy producing some of the first 200 bu. per acre corn in the mid west. His collection of early Single Sixes was the best. From Light Weights to RSSEs to convertibles, he had them all! I am sure his sons are taking good care of Jim's prize possessions. Good knowing you Jim and may your prairie soils continue to flourish with top yields! Brass Frame/Lee E

All the above is certainly true, what a great man. I set up close to him at many gun shows and always enjoyed his company. He sure had some of the finest RSSs there were. I sure miss him, he was a close friend.
Bill

Jim was a great guy he didn't say much but when he did you had better listen....he had some awesome guns....
I lusted over that all blue engraved RSSE with IVORY.....many good memories with my friend Jim Bob

I had the pleasure of meeting Jim at a couple of the Ohio shows. He was a nice man and had some beautiful pieces. He and Mike Womble will be in attendance in spirit. We lost a couple of great people there.