Shoot History
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See Restoration in Action
Go behind the scenes of a full Parker BHE 12 gauge side-by-side restoration.
“Should I Restore
My Old Gun?”
Considering a journey to revitalize, or perhaps even resurrect, your classic firearm? Here are the first questions you should ask.
Stewards & Stories Issue #12
Inspirational people doing their part to preserve history, making memories all along the way.
RESTORATION RESOURCES
Helping owners and collectors of classic firearms understand the purpose, traditions and methods of gun restoration.
Do you have questions about gun restoration? Contact us today, or post your questions to our social media pages using hashtag #shoothistory. We’ll do our best to answer them here.
Classic Firearm Preservation Guide
We see it often. You’ve come into possession of an old rifle, handgun or shotgun, and it’s now sitting idly in your safe. Perhaps it was passed down to you by a relative. Perhaps you or a family member were active in hunting or shooting sports years ago. This is a common occurrence, so if this is you, you’re not alone.
Lever-Action Rifles Then and Now
Today we’ll view a few immaculately preserved color case hardened firearms from the late 1800s and early 1900s compared to the restorations we’ve completed on the same models.
What’s the Difference Between Color Case Hardening and Color Casing?
We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure our color case hardening is as authentic as it can be. We are proud of the work we do and the connection we have to the original master gunmakers of the turn of the century.
It’s For the Memories – An Ithaca Flues 20 Gauge Double Story
It's a theme that comes up time and time again when helping our customers understand the ins and outs of restoring their gun (or not, as the case may be): It's for the memories. One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is helping keep these memories...
Video: Introduction to Metal Preparation
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, which offers customers the opportunity to send in their new gun parts for traditional finishes, the 25-year-old video’s content is as relevant as ever.
STEWARDS & STORIES
Celebrating the history of firearms and the shooting lifestyle, while recognizing the role of each generation in maintaining these legacies.
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Stewards & Stories #7
Issue #7 of Stewards & Stories includes “Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy”, “The Model 42 Shotgun”, and “More Than 150 Years Of Winchester”.
Stewards & Stories #6
Issue #6 of Stewards & Stories includes “Classic Firearms: Winchester Model 62”, “Join the Hunt: 5 Ways to Help Your Hunting Heritage”, “A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Used Shotgun”, and “First Gun”.
Stewards & Stories #5
Issue #5 of Stewards & Stories includes “Lauding them Legendary Lever Actions”, “Rescuing the German Guns”, and “Firearms Industry Salutes America’s Veterans”.
Stewards & Stories #4
It’s true that John Moses Browning-penned repeaters like Winchester’s Model 1886, 1894 and 1895 get a lot of attention, we would do well to remember the innovations in lever action firearms both before the world received Mr. Browning’s designs and after they made their mark. Thanks to the good folks at Rock Island Auction Company for giving us a refresher on the history of lever action innovation.
Stewards & Stories #3
Origins of Damascus Steel Did the first bars of "Damascus" bar stock actually originate in the Middle East? How is the exquisite layered look attribute to Damascus Steel created? What should we keep in mind about Damascus Steel barrels vs....
Want to Learn More About Firearms Preservation?
You’ve come to the right place. To us, classic firearms preservation is not only about restoring old guns. It’s about educating folks who want to know more about the purpose, traditions and methods of the craft – and in doing so provide a glimpse into the work of past generation’s masters. It’s also about sharing the stories of today’s writers, organizations, makers, hunters and preservationists of all stripes who are dedicated to firearms history and the shooting lifestyle.
Together, and with your participation, we can help ensure vibrant, fun, enriching, story-filled pastimes with classic firearms for generations to come.
Featured Banner Image
Featured at the top of the page is a fully-restored Parker BHE 12 gauge double. This legendary American side-by-side, dated from 1921, had been returned to its original factory condition by Turnbull Restoration.
