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.
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.
The .45-70 Government (45-70) cartridge is a piece of American firearms lore, a bridge between the black powder cartridge past and the smokeless powder present.
Memorial Day in the United Sates: the day set aside to honor and mourn American military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country, and one of our most cherished national holidays. As one small way to honor the heroes who gave everything to...
Observing the 75th Anniversary of D-DayAs fellow Americans, we’ve just celebrated one of our most revered holidays, which of course is Memorial Day. Coming up soon – on June 6th of this year – is the 75th anniversary of D-Day in WWII. We feel that one of the best ways...
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...
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...
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...