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 | 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 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 | 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 | Apr 30, 2018 | Firearm Restoration, Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Actor Tom Selleck, famous for his starring roles in the TV shows “Magnum P.I.” and “Blue Bloods,” is a collector’s collector. His fascination with the myriad details of all the historic firearms in his care is remarkable. This heightened curiosity was on display when...
by Turnbull | Feb 27, 2018 | Restoration Resources, Shoot History, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Blog
Many will have noticed a change in our name in 2017. But why the change to Turnbull Restoration? Restoration services have always been at the heart of what we do. The word “Restoration” has appeared in the various iterations of our company name since we began our work...
by Turnbull Restoration | Jun 10, 2013 | Restoration Resources, Shoot History
We hope you enjoy this multi-part blog series on the restoration of a 1921 Parker BHE 12 gauge shotgun. Do you have questions about the process of gun restoration? Feel free to ask in the comments section below, or drop us a line. Day 13: Engraving Day 13, Step 1 1)...
by Turnbull Restoration | May 13, 2013 | Restoration Resources, Shoot History
We hope you enjoy this multi-part blog series on the restoration of a 1921 Parker BHE 12 gauge shotgun. Do you have questions about the process of gun restoration? Feel free to ask in the comments section below, or drop us a line. Day 10: Stock Refinishing Day 10,...
by Turnbull Restoration | May 2, 2013 | Restoration Resources, Shoot History
We hope you enjoy this multi-part blog series on the restoration of a 1921 Parker BHE 12 gauge shotgun. Do you have questions about the process of gun restoration? Feel free to ask in the comments section below, or drop us a line. Day 7: Re-Cutting the Barrel...
by Turnbull Restoration | Apr 22, 2013 | Restoration Resources, Shoot History
We hope you enjoy this multi-part blog series on the restoration of a 1921 Parker BHE 12 gauge shotgun. Do you have questions about the process of gun restoration? Feel free to ask in the comments section below, or drop us a line. Day 4: Last Day of Inletting Day 4,...
