Ever wonder what inspires someone to become a gunsmith? What skills are most important in gunsmithing in general and gun restoration in particular? We’re glad our friends at Numrich Gun Parts Corp. are curious about this as well,taking the time to interview two of our gunsmiths.
We’re very proud to have been recognized by Sporting Classics Magazine as a 2020 Award of Excellence winner in the “Timeless Classic” category. This prestigious award was presented to Doug Turnbull during the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) annual convention.
A hunting trip may only be a few days in the woods. With any luck you’ll bring back some great memories, a few tall tales, and some meat for the freezer. But the hunting trip is about a lot more than those few days in the woods.
Issue #5 of Stewards & Stories includes “Lauding them Legendary Lever Actions”, “Rescuing the German Guns”, and “Firearms Industry Salutes America’s Veterans”.
Here’s a selection of what the good folks at Gun Digest have published about Turnbull Restoration Co. over the years.
Looking over your collection of lever guns and single action revolvers you may often ask yourself, “Are any of these classics worth restoring?” Perhaps what’s really being asked is, “What’s the true value of preserving this piece of history, with all of the stories and mysteries embedded in its wood and steel?”
Our own Doug Turnbull provided some insight for author Tom Keer’s recent piece about what NOT to do with your firearms! Plenty of practical tips here, which we encourage you to check out on OutdoorLife.com.
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been five years since the first airing of our spot on “How it’s Made”. We’re taking this opportunity to re-share the episode, and once again extend our gratitude to the good folks at the Science Channel for including us on their show a half-decade ago.
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...
I have a love/hate relationship with sheep hunting. To me, sheep hunting is about getting wrapped up in the experience. I love the beautiful mountains to the west, smelling the crisp air. I love the Alaskan country: Seeing the mountains, moose, bear, and eagles. But there’s also the hate part: 6-9 months spent getting into shape for climbing the mountains with a 50-60 pound pack, sleeping in a small tent, trying to stay warm and dry, and eating freeze-dried meals. Somehow none of that’s enough to keep me away. At the end of the day—exhausted, cold, and wet—nothing beats the experience of hunting a Dall sheep in the Alaskan wilderness.
