While the technique dates back centuries, Turnbull Restoration has played a pivotal role in preserving and perfecting this traditional metal finish and others over the last 40 years.
Winchester
The History of Winchester’s Model 1892 Lever-Action Rifle
The Winchester Model 1892 lever-action rifle is a marvel of American ingenuity and craftsmanship. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning, this firearm has etched its name into American history, capturing the imaginations of gun enthusiasts, Old West admirers and historians alike.
The Resurgent American Side-by-Side Shotgun: A Brief History and Reasons for their Continued Popularity
The side-by-side (SXS) shotgun embodies elegance and a level of craftsmanship from a bygone era of American gunmaking. Revered for their balance, reliability, and aesthetic appeal, these firearms have made their mark on the history of shooting sports and hunting.
.45-70 Government History and Popularity: From Black Powder Military Past to Modern Hunting Favorite
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.
Showing Some Love for Pump Action 22LR Rifles, and More: Stewards & Stories #12
Issue #12 of Stewards & Stories includes “Showing Some Love for Pump Action 22LR Rifles”, “A Case for Restoration”, and “A John of All Trades: Winchester’s John Olin”.
1950s Advertising: Vintage Winchester Point of Purchase Displays
Collecting vintage Winchester rifles, carbines and shotguns is not only about appreciating the art of wood and steel that these legendary arms exemplify. It’s also about preserving the culture and values of the times when our cherished Winchesters were first made available to hunters, shooters and enthusiasts.
From the Experts: GUNS Magazine
It's always a pleasure to work with our friends in the firearms media. They each possess great expertise, passion, attention to detail, deep knowledge... in a word: dedication. They help us stay in touch with what their equally-dedicated audiences want, and help us...
Winchester Model 71 – A Winchester Arms Collectors Association Guest Post
The Model 71 was designed as an improved (and stronger) variant of John M. Browning’s original Model 1886. It was listed in the 348 W.C.F. cartridge only, and ultimately, it was the only rifle ever manufactured for that cartridge/caliber.
Hunting with a Winchester 1886 – A Winchester Arms Collectors Association Guest Post
I’ve been a gun collector for many years but I have one special gun I’d like to tell you about. The rifle is a Winchester Model 1886 chambered in .40-82 WCF and it was made in 1894. It has a 26-inch round barrel and is in decent shape, but shows wear from many years of use. The only thing unusual about it is that the case-hardened receiver is engraved “Arapahoe County”.
Gun Condition and Markings – A Winchester Arms Collectors Association Guest Post
Twenty years ago, we lost the much-loved Cajun chef, Justin Wilson. In one recorded episode, he was talking to his hushpuppies in the deep fryer while addressing questions from viewers. One person asked what kind of wine was proper to drink with a seafood dish. In his always entertaining manner, he said you should drink the kind of wine you like. Wine rules were foolish.