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, 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....
