as a young man, he worked in west coast shipyards doing demo work on decommissioned ships that were infested with asbestos....i have known several construction workers who died from asbestosis - it is a particularly nasty way to die.

steve was additionally a legendary off road motorcycle racer....see bruce brown's "on any sunday" - it's worth a watch.

gun looks to be an S56.

best regards,
tom

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