In this article, we’ll dig into the origins of charcoal bluing, why it was such a prized technique, and how it changed over time as firearms manufacturers moved into the modern era.
Charcoal Bluing
Behind the Scenes: The Restoration of Tom Selleck’s Winchester 1886
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...
TURNBULL 1911 IN HANDLOADER MAGAZINE & 1911 FINAL PRODUCTION INVENTORY
Our sincere thanks go out to Handloader magazine, for reviewing the Turnbull Commander Heritage 1911 and featuring it on the cover of their February 2018 issue. Author and reviewer Charles A. Petty was extremely pleased, highlighting the 1911’s...
Turnbull Goes to New York City: Delivering Tom Selleck’s Restored Winchester 1886
It was a great honor to collaborate with actor Tom Selleck on a special Winchester 1886 in .50-110. Emblazoned on the rifle’s butt stock, the numbers “163” are engraved in a gold insert to commemorate the 163rd episode mark of Tom’s long-running TV series Blue Bloods....
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...
Turnbull Mfg. Co. offers Ruger Vaquero with Turnbull finishes
Turnbull Mfg. Co. is pleased to announce their latest special, a Ruger Vaquero with your choice of color case hardening and charcoal blue finish, or one with our newest finish - carbona bronze. The color case hardened/charcoal blue model is available only 44...