John Linebaugh | |
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| Born | November 15, 1955 |
| Died | March 19, 2023 (aged 67) Clark, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Gunsmith |
| Known for | Inventing the .500 Linebaugh caliber cartridge |
John Linebaugh (November 15, 1955 – March 19, 2023) was an American gunsmith from Cody, Wyoming, known for creating custom firearms. He was the inventor of the .500 Linebaugh (1986) and .475 Linebaugh (1988) cartridges. Gunwriter John Taffin, a big-bore enthusiast, describes Linebaugh as a "pioneer" in developing powerful sixguns.[1]