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I saw this posted on the 1911 Forum today by Jim Boland's step-daughter:

"I did a search today on my stepfather Jim Boland and came across an old thread here about him, more importantly people looking for him. I wanted to inform people that he died the day after Christmas this year, 2004 from a heart attack. He was living in Lancaster California at the time and was working mainly in the movie industry building guns and explosives for movie sets. As some of you may know, he was a master in the field and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. There will be a service held in Lancaster on the 22nd. for him if anyone is interested.

Sincerely,
Kristi"

http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103848

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Dave Berryhill
Berryhill Custom, LLC

Such a shame. I recall using his unique square wire progressive recoli springs years ago.
May he rest in peace.

Thats a loss. Jim was one of a kind both in his work, and from what I hear quite a character as well. All the best and condolences to his family.

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Don Williams
http://www.theactionworks.com
http://www.ltwguns.com

Shame.
I had just heard that he was still active in guns. I always enjoyed seeing some of his more bizarre (at the time) guns when they hit the magazines.