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 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, Firearm Safety, 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 | 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 | 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...
by Turnbull | Sep 5, 2017 | Doug Turnbull, IndyCar race, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
So what’s a vintage gun restorer from Bloomfield, New York supposed to do when his friend and customer calls up and asks if he’d like to ride with American racing legend Mario Andretti? Well, you put everything down and say “see you at The Glen!” Thanks to his friend...
by Turnbull | Jul 6, 2017 | Aviation, Doug Turnbull, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
“If you’re not willing to travel at 15 to 40 miles per hour ground speed slower than air speed, and watch cars pass under you, and occasionally stop for weather to pass, you better find a different mode of transportation.” When flying your own Piper PA-12...
by Turnbull | May 21, 2015 | Doug Turnbull, Doug Turnbull Restoration, News, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Turnbull would like to say thank you to the RIMES group for coming in and touring our facility. We would like to especially thank Don Miller, Ken Nelson and Don Allis for heading up the event. The tour started with a fantastic speech by our Owner and CEO...
by Turnbull | Jan 6, 2015 | Doug Turnbull, Doug Turnbull Restoration, Firearm Manufacturing, Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Turnbull 1911, Turnbull Manufactured Rifles, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
We receive a requests all the time through a this blog, Social Media and email asking for photos of “works in progress”. Sometimes it’s an anxious gun owner who wants to see his or her gun as it is transformed into something they can be proud of....
