Interviews

The Fjords of Labrador and Quebec: Doug Turnbull’s Quebec 2019 Presentation and Talk

The Fjords of Labrador and Quebec: Doug Turnbull’s Quebec 2019 Presentation and Talk

Many thanks go out to Steve Johnson and SuperCub.org for hosting Doug Turnbull’s presentation and talk “The Fjords of Labrador and Quebec”. Doug was this week’s featured speaker on SuperCub.org’s Hump Day Hangover Presentations. Taking advantage of remote video chat technology, Doug put together a fascinating talk and photo diary of his 2019 air trip to Quebec’s Torngat Mountain region.

Behind the Scenes with Turnbull Gunsmiths Sam Chappell and Jacob Schuler

Behind the Scenes with Turnbull Gunsmiths Sam Chappell and Jacob Schuler

Ever wonder what inspires someone to become a gunsmith? What skills are most important in gunsmithing in general and gun restoration in particular? We’re glad our friends at Numrich Gun Parts Corp. are curious about this as well,taking the time to interview two of our gunsmiths.

A Full Parker BHE Restoration in Pictures: Introduction

A Full Parker BHE Restoration in Pictures: Introduction

Few American firearms makes 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 hearing these stories and doing our best to honor them during the restoration process.

The Best Christmas Present Isn’t Always the One You Wished For

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!