by Turnbull Restoration | Jan 15, 2020 | Awards, Doug Turnbull, Gun Show, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
We’re very proud to have been recognized by Sporting Classics Magazine as a 2020 Award of Excellence winner in the “Timeless Classic” category. This prestigious award was presented to Doug Turnbull at the recent Dallas Safari Club (DSC) annual...
by Turnbull Restoration | Jan 13, 2020 | Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Few classic American firearms conjure up imagery and emotions like Parker. Nearly every Parker Bros. double gun that comes to us for restoration has numerous stories attached to it, just like this BHE example from 1921. One of the most rewarding aspects of our job is...
by Turnbull Restoration | Jan 1, 2020 | Doug Turnbull, Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
A hunting trip may only be a few days in the woods. With any luck you’ll bring back some great memories, a few tall tales, and some meat for the freezer. But the hunting trip is about a lot more than those few days in the woods. It might even start years before you...
by Turnbull Restoration | Aug 15, 2019 | Firearm Restoration, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
To Restore, or Not to Restore? Looking over your collection of lever guns and single action revolvers you may often ask yourself, “Are any of these classics worth restoring?” Perhaps what’s really being asked is, “What’s the true value of preserving this piece of...
by Turnbull Restoration | May 30, 2019 | American History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Observing the 75th Anniversary of D-Day As fellow Americans, we’ve just celebrated one of our most revered holidays, which of course is Memorial Day. Coming up soon – on June 6th of this year – is the 75th anniversary of D-Day in WWII. We feel that one of the best...
by Sara Turnbull | May 23, 2019 | Doug Turnbull, Hunts, It's for the Memories, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog, Turnbull Tales
By Doug and Sara Turnbull Originally printed in the May/June 2019 issue of Successful Hunter I have a love/hate relationship with sheep hunting. To me, sheep hunting is about getting wrapped up in the experience. I love the beautiful mountains to the west, smelling...
by Sara Turnbull | May 1, 2019 | Customer Service, Firearm Restoration, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
A few weeks ago we decided to try out a “live chat” program on our website. Have you noticed me in the bottom right corner of your computer screen? The idea of adding a live chat came up when we started undertaking a customer service review. My role at Turnbull...
by Sara Turnbull | Apr 11, 2019 | FAQ, Firearm Restoration, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
To restore, or not to restore? That’s the foundational question to ask yourself when considering what could become a journey to revitalize, or perhaps even resurrect, your classic firearm. A big part of what we do is help our customers understand all the ins and...
by Sara Turnbull | Mar 7, 2019 | Firearm Manufacturing, Firearm Restoration, Interviews, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog, Video
There’s more than ever to watch on the internet. Scroll through Facebook and you’re sure to find something eye-catching, or spend hours surfing YouTube if that’s more your speed. We’ve picked a few of our favorite Turnbull Restoration videos from YouTube to keep you...
by Sara Turnbull | Feb 20, 2019 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, News, Turnbull History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Norris Terence “Terry” Turnbull, father of Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc., passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 84 on January 20, 2019 in Rochester, NY. Born on May 21, 1934 to parents Norris Turnbull and Ellen Lee Tooley in Niagara...
by Sara Turnbull | Jan 15, 2019 | Doug Turnbull, Firearm Restoration, Interviews, It's for the Memories, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog, Turnbull Tales
This year’s 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...
by Sara Turnbull | Dec 26, 2018 | Firearm Manufacturing, Firearm Restoration, Lists, Turnbull Finished Firearms, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
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...
by Turnbull Restoration | Dec 19, 2018 | New Product Announcement, News, Turnbull Finished Firearms, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
An Exciting Collaboration with Henry Repeating Arms, Made Even Better by Teaming Up with NSSF and Top Shot Armory (UPDATE: The family of limited edition Henry-Turnbull rifles is now available on the Top Shot Armory website.) We’re proud and excited to...
by Sara Turnbull | Dec 11, 2018 | Doug Turnbull, Firearm Restoration, Gunsmithing, Interviews, It's for the Memories, Turnbull History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog, Turnbull Tales
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...
by Sara Turnbull | Nov 29, 2018 | Doug Turnbull, FAQ, Firearm Restoration, Interviews, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
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? We get a lot of emails and phone calls from people who’ve...
by Turnbull Restoration | Oct 10, 2018 | News, Turnbull Finished Firearms, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
We’re thrilled to see a case colored Thompson/Center receiver on the cover of the Fall 2018 “One Good Shot”, the official journal of the Thompson/Center Association. To help celebrate the continued success of our exclusive T/C finishing collaboration with Haus of...
by Turnbull Restoration | Sep 6, 2018 | Aviation, Doug Turnbull, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Come along on our big tire pilot’s trip to Texas. Doug Turnbull is taking to the skies once again. Taking off on the weekend of 9/15, Doug’s aviation adventure will take him from Bloomfield, NY to the Texas STOL Roundup in Hondo, TX and back again. Doug’s headed...
by Turnbull Restoration | Aug 22, 2018 | Advocacy, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
We can all make a difference. It just takes a first step, regardless of how humble that action may seem. We believe it’s our duty as gunsmiths, restorers and builders to consider safety, the value of human life and the preciousness of family above all else. So it goes...
by Turnbull Restoration | Jul 18, 2018 | Audio, Doug Turnbull, Interviews, Media, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Gundy hosts an enjoyable discussion with Doug Turnbull In case you missed it, we’ve shared the replay of Doug’s interview on The Big Wild, a premier radio show for those with a big appetite for hunting, fishing, interesting recipes and politically incorrect humor....
by Turnbull Restoration | Jun 14, 2018 | Audio, Doug Turnbull, Interviews, Media, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Tom Gresham catches up with Doug Turnbull In case you missed it, we’ve shared the replay of Doug’s interview on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio®. They covered a lot of ground in a short period of time. Here are a few of the interview highlights: Origins of Turnbull...
