Our 2019 calendar features a spread of Doug’s personal Winchester 1886 from 1888, which he restored and converted to .475 Turnbull in 2007. The spread focuses on all of the “imperfections” his rifle has collected over the years on various hunting trips. I wanted to...
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Fan Favorite Instagram Posts: 2018 in Review
Maybe you get your photo fix from “Guns of the Old West” or “American Handgunner.” We’re still partial to the glossy magazine photos, too. But this year we’ve been spending more time on Instagram, sharing photos and finding inspiration. Here are some of our Instagram...
The Best Christmas Present Isn’t Always the One You Wished For
I started working at Turnbull Restoration about a year ago, but of course I’ve been part of the family my whole life. Doug is my father, and over the years I’ve overheard and half-listened to dozens of stories about his childhood, his family, the hunts he went on, and the experiences he had growing his business. The stories really began to accumulate when I started working here, and I felt like I wanted to find a way to get them down on paper and share them with people who I knew would also be interested in them. Thus the idea for our blog interview series was born!
My Firearm Is Fire-damaged. What Do I Do Now?
Fires are one of the most devastating things that can happen to our families and our homes. When the fire has died down and it’s time to sort through the ashes, what do you do with your fire-damaged firearms?