by Turnbull Restoration | Apr 23, 2020 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Gunsmithing
Introduction to Metal Preparation (3 of 7) outlines the steps needed to do a quality metal preparation job on your own gun. Not just the actual steps in polishing, but the first steps you need to know in order to do a quality job. The video also shows the various...
by Turnbull Restoration | Apr 23, 2020 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Gunsmithing
Introduction to Metal Preparation (2 of 7) outlines the steps needed to do a quality metal preparation job on your own gun. Not just the actual steps in polishing, but the first steps you need to know in order to do a quality job. The video also shows the various...
by Turnbull Restoration | Apr 23, 2020 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Gunsmithing, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Originally Produced in 1995, Turnbull Restoration’s Introduction to Metal Preparation has become the industry reference point for preparing metal firearm parts for proper restoration and finishing. With the recent introduction of Turnbull Finished Services,...
by Turnbull Restoration | Feb 11, 2020 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Gunsmithing, Interviews, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Ever wonder what inspires someone to become a gunsmith? What skills are most important for gunsmithing in general and gun restoration in particular? We’re glad our friends at Numrich Gun Parts Corp. are curious about these questions as well, taking the time to...
by Doug Turnbull | 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 | Oct 24, 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 | Oct 17, 2019 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Gunsmithing, Media, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog, Video
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been five years since the first airing of our spot on “How it’s Made”. We’re taking this opportunity to re-share the episode, and once again extend our gratitude to the good folks at the...
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 Turnbull Restoration | Mar 26, 2019 | Firearm Restoration, Gun Restoration, Gunsmithing, Media, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Many, many thanks go out to the good folks at Field & Stream, including photographer Andrew Hetherington, Photography Director John Toolan, writer David E. Petzal, and Executive Editor David Hurteau. They connected with us in late 2018 to produce a wonderful photo...
by Sara Turnbull | Mar 25, 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...
