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.
Shoot History
The History of Color Case Hardening and its Use on Vintage Firearms
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.
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”.
Classic Firearm Preservation Guide
We see it often. You’ve come into possession of an old rifle, handgun or shotgun, and it’s now sitting idly in your safe. Perhaps it was passed down to you by a relative. Perhaps you or a family member were active in hunting or shooting sports years ago. This is a common occurrence, so if this is you, you’re not alone.
Lever-Action Rifles Then and Now
Today we’ll view a few immaculately preserved color case hardened firearms from the late 1800s and early 1900s compared to the restorations we’ve completed on the same models.
What’s the Difference Between Color Case Hardening and Color Casing?
We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure our color case hardening is as authentic as it can be. We are proud of the work we do and the connection we have to the original master gunmakers of the turn of the century.
Stewards & Stories #11
Issue #11 of Stewards & Stories includes “Granddad’s Gun: A Georgia quail hunter keeps a family legacy alive”, “A Firearms Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight”, and “Of Remingtons, Parkers and Old Pats”.
Stewards & Stories #10
Issue #10 of Stewards & Stories includes “Granddaddy’s Gun: A Restored Family Shotgun Gets a New Life Training Fine Bird Dogs”, “We Don’t Own Guns, We Care for Them”, and “Let it Slide”.
Stewards & Stories #9
Issue #9 of Stewards & Stories includes “Celebrating 150 Years of Marlin Firearms”, “Levering Interest”, and “My Father’s Colt”.
Stewards & Stories #8
Issue #8 of Stewards & Stories includes “10 Reasons to Shoot a .22 Rimfire”, “The Light-Bulb Moment: Converting Anti-Gunners to New Enthusiasts”, and “The 5 Guns that Every Hunter Should Own”.