Many will have noticed a change in our name in 2017. But why the change to Turnbull Restoration? Restoration services have always been at the heart of what we do. The word “Restoration” has appeared in the various iterations of our company name since we...
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2018 Calendar Wallpapers and Credits
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Drive History – Doug’s Ride of a Lifetime at Historic Watkins Glen International
So what’s a vintage gun restorer from Bloomfield, New York supposed to do when his friend and customer calls up and asks if he’d like to ride with American racing legend Mario Andretti? Well, you put everything down and say “see you at The Glen!” Thanks to his friend...
Taking Time to Take in New Views: Doug’s Summer 2017 Air Adventures
“If you're not willing to travel at 15 to 40 miles per hour ground speed slower than air speed, and watch cars pass under you, and occasionally stop for weather to pass, you better find a different mode of transportation.” When flying your own Piper PA-12 Super...
Honoring, Preserving, Giving – 2017 WACA Annual Meeting 1886 Auction Rifle
Turnbull Restoration is proud to have teamed up with the Winchester Arms Collectors Association (WACA), John Pease and Negrini to supply a very special entry into WACA’s 2017 Member Reception auction. A new deluxe engraved Turnbull Model 1886 rifle chambered in...
Newcomer No More – Brownells Retail Store Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
To say Brownells is well known among those who build, customize and repair firearms is an understatement. Bob Brownell established his iconic, namesake company in 1939, and the supplier of gun parts, gunsmithing tools and shooting supplies has served countless...
Sneak Peek: NRA Convention 2017 Preview
The National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meetings & Exhibits come at a great time of year. For us in the northeast, late April is usually the time we can safely say winter is behind us. More importantly, our minds finally turn to the outdoors and our favorite...
What’s Happening in the Firearm Industry
With all the gun related news and information out there, it can be hard to stay up to date. Here is our summary of what industry related news is happening, going to happen and has happened. New Developments Being a custom gun maker, we have always had an...
2016 Shot Show Review
The 2016 SHOT show was a huge success as always! The show was held on January 19-22 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas NV. Here are a few "bullet points" to recap: We introduced our new line of 2016 Turnbull 1911’s. They were a big hit among the...
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...