It was with great sadness we learned of the passing of John M. Miller of Marietta, Ohio who passed away on August 23, 2025. While the name may not be familiar to many, John was an icon among small arms historians, “Class 3” collectors, designers, and shooters. A genuinely kind person, he shared his extensive knowledge freely with all. His passing is a true loss for the entire firearms community.
What made John special? As stated, he was a genuinely kind person; unlike many you meet today in the firearms and defense industries. In a world awash with Type A personalities, egos, users, has-beens, and neverbeens, John stood out like a breath of fresh air. He had an incredible knowledge of US and foreign small arms and ammunition and understood…
