RIP Robbie Tiffen

Reminiscing a bit here.... I remember dealing with Robbie back in the days when he operated out of his house on Memorial Ave, very enthusiastic and bloody helpful. Once I paid a visit to a fitter & turner friend I used to deal with on Brougham St, his machining room was to one side of the workshop and who should be peering out the window with smile on his face, Robbie. I bowled in to investigate what he was up to, top secret stuff ;) he was working on his prototype suppressors for center fire. This was a faaarkn long time ago and I would be bold enough to say here that Robbie was one of the first to really bring this concept to the market, a true pioneer. Good on ya Robbie :)

Lets not forget that cutting, dry wit of Robbie's. The way he could so masterfully take the pee in a most un-offensive but disarming way was just priceless.
I remember the day Robbie made Corporal he was so proud. Then that night Robbie climbing through the exposed roof trusses in the Mess from one end of the building to the other, back and forth and having to drink a bottle of beer each time he got to an end to celibrate. A steel rubbish tin at each end by the beer. What a bloody good fun bloke.

I'm sorry to hear that.

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Lets not forget that cutting, dry wit of Robbie's. The way he could so masterfully take the pee in a most un-offensive but disarming way was just priceless.
I remember the day Robbie made Corporal he was so proud. Then that night Robbie climbing through the exposed roof trusses in the Mess from one end of the building to the other, back and forth and having to drink a bottle of beer each time he got to an end to celibrate. A steel rubbish tin at each end by the beer. What a bloody good fun bloke.

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I remember a mate of mine made the 2cantnmwc shooting team in the freyberg trophy -Staff sgt Tiffen was coach-mate ,a more than useful shot himself with whatever he had in his paws sighs in exasperation "after a day on the west melton range -tiffen is bloody ridiculous in his demands-I got so pissed off i asked him if he could nail a pubic hair on a sandflys balls -retort was" show me the sandfly" right there and then i knew he did know his shit and boy did he!
robbie you may have gone to that great range in the blue beyond but your legacy -it will live forever more!

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I remember a mate of mine made the 2cantnmwc shooting team in the freyberg trophy -Staff sgt Tiffen was coach-mate ,a more than useful shot himself with whatever he had in his paws sighs in exasperation "after a day on the west melton range -tiffen is bloody ridiculous in his demands-I got so pissed off i asked him if he could nail a pubic hair on a sandflys balls -retort was" show me the sandfly" right there and then i knew he did know his shit and boy did he!
robbie you may have gone to that great range in the blue beyond but your legacy -it will live forever more!

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Truth be told he couldnt shoot for shit[emoji16]
I shot all over the world with the guy.
He was polorizing and that's the good thing about him.
Wit that was sharper than any knife.
I will miss you mate[emoji106]

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Sad news,
Rest In Peace Robbie ):

Very sad to hear of Robbie's passing, In the small world of decent trusted New Zealand gun smiths he was certainly at the top and a a genuine GC to go with it.

RIP, you will be missed

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Very sad to hear of Robbie's passing, In the small world of decent trusted New Zealand gun smiths he was certainly at the top and a a genuine GC to go with it.

RIP, you will be missed

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+1 RIP Robbie.

He was laid to rest yesterday in a private service.

RIP fella.

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Lifted from the https://www.gunworks.co.nz homepage:

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It is with the greatest of sadness to announce the passing of Robbie Tiffen on Wednesday 17th October 2018. He was an amazingly talented man and an asset to the shooting community.

I am proud to have worked beside Robbie for all these years building an incredibly successful business together here at Gunworks.

For a few years now, we have been preparing for this loss and as Robbie stepped back, our team at Gunworks has continued to deliver the high standard of service and products to the shooters of New Zealand and abroad. This will not change.

Robbie and I have an exceptional Gunworks Team: Grant, Keith, Bill and Renelle and we look forward to your ongoing support as we continue to give you the same amazing service and products in the future.

*** Private services held ***

Amanda Tiffen and the Gunworks Team

After a conversation with a couple of guys tonight, just thought I'd remind everyone that you don't really appreciate people until they're gone, their talents & skill should never be forgotten.

I was in his shop the next morning,you couldv heard a pin drop.The girls held a brave face amongst the odd tear.

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After a conversation with a couple of guys tonight, just thought I'd remind everyone that you don't really appreciate people until they're gone, their talents & skill should never be forgotten.

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Dead right their I’ve got one of Robbie’s pride and joys sitting here in the gun safe Remington 308 4.5 lb lovely gun it is .

Few months befor he passed away,my old 18" T3 308 wasn't grouping that well.He looked at the crown,Il chopp a inch off it and sell it to a bush hunter.Gave me a brand new T3.He said where you live,leave it at 22".It shoots deadly straight just the way he d have it.Theres only one shop I try and buy ammo off now.