Image: Samuel ColtSamuel Colt, a name synonymous with innovation in the world of firearms, was not just an inventor; he was a visionary whose ingenuity shaped the landscape of American industry. Best known for founding The Colt Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company,...
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Model of 1911: History and Use During the World War Era (1914 to 1945)
With its storied past, the 1911 pistol has served the U.S. military through two World Wars, earning a reputation for reliability and effectiveness. Understanding the impact of the Model 1911 during the world-shaping years of 1914 to 1945 offers a glimpse into its enduring legacy and the evolution of modern warfare.
Exploring American Military Firearms of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
The United States has a rich and enviable history of military firearms that have played a crucial role in the defense of our great nation and the values we uphold.
Stewards & Stories #9
Issue #9 of Stewards & Stories includes “Celebrating 150 Years of Marlin Firearms”, “Levering Interest”, and “My Father’s Colt”.
From the Experts: Gun Digest
Here’s a selection of what the good folks at Gun Digest have published about Turnbull Restoration Co. over the years.
Turnbull Announces July 4th Release of Limited Edition Commercial 1911 Pistol
Turnbull Restoration is proud to announce a limited edition recreation of the iconic Commercial 1911 Government Pistol. The pistols will all have the early style commercial finish that was applied to them in their original manufacture in 1912. These .45 ACP pistols...
DSC Convention 2016 Recap
Turnbull was honored to be a part of the Dallas Safari Club Conservation Convention, one of the first shows of 2016. This exciting convention lasted from January 7th until the 10th. In essence, this convention is hosted every year for big game hunters and other...
The History of the Colt 1911 and How Turnbull Has Modernized the Classic
At Turnbull Restoration and Manufacturing Co., our services center around both the manufacturing and restoration of guns. One of the foremost handguns that our manufacturing efforts focus on is the Colt 1911. These guns are still popular today due to their fine...
New 1911 Handguns: Restoring and Manufacturing
The Colt Model 1911 Handgun was the standard issued sidearm for the U.S. military between the years of 1911 and 1985, earning the trust of soldiers who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Since then, many former...
Turnbull Deluxe 1911 Classic Raises $36,025 at SHOT Show 2014 Auction for Heritage Trust
Doug Turnbull, founder and CEO of Turnbull Manufacturing has announced that the first Deluxe Model 1911 Classic pistol – serial number 1911001 - raised over $36,000 at the 2014 SHOT Show auction to raise finds for the all important Hunting Heritage Trust. Working with...