2021 Calendar Because it’s for Restor ation & Fine Arms the memories... Welcome to Turnbull Restoration “If only this old gun could talk...” It’s a phrase we often say to ourselves when unpacking a firearm to be restored, as we lay eyes on it for the first time. We find ourselves wondering: what left that scratch on the barrel? How’d the forend get chipped that way? Who was the person whose name is carved in the buttstock? What sort of family stories are embedded in this firearm’s wood and steel?
These mesmerizing classics and antiques serve as a canvas for just a sampling of experiences they’ve been through. They are more than just the tools of their time, but time capsules of their past. Wars, hunts, adventures, friendships. All unique experiences that these heirlooms likely traveled through in their lifetime.
Preserving memories is a careful balance that we all look to manage throughout our lives. Attempting to honor the journey and experiences of the past, while looking to improve and make things better for the future.
Restoring a firearm is no exception. For many of our customers, restoration means preserving the memories of thier family heirloom – an artifact with so many stories attached to it – and preparing it for its next hundred-year journey.
Our valued customer Ronald Jones shares this sort of mindset in the story he tells of Grandfather Jones’ 1911 Ithaca Flues 20 gauge. It’s a story that culminates in the restoration of his cherished double. You can read it by pointing your web browser to TurnbullRestoration.com/rj. With thanks to Mr. Jones, you can also see Grandfather’s Ithaca on the front cover of this calendar.
The opportunity to hear these old guns talk is one we’re truly honored to have. Their voices are heard through their current owners. Our responsibility is to listen closely and understand what these stories mean. And ultimately, to perform a restoration that honors the firearm’s past journeys while preparing it for future adventures. Doug Turnbull, Owner & CEO Because it’s for the memories. Cover photo: “Grandfather’s Ithaca Flues” Copyright Ronald Jones. Used with kind permission.
Turnbull Restoration’s Offerings
Restoration Services We’re committed to honoring early gunmakers by returning firearms to their original condition. Firearm restoration involves a great deal of knowledge, craftsmanship, patience and a keen eye for detail. Done correctly, an authentic restoration provides a look into the past while preserving important history and memories.
Custom Reproductions The same passion and attention to detail that’s invested in every restoration project goes into our newly-manufactured guns as well. Turnbull 1886 and Model 71 rifles and 1911 pistols are immaculate reproductions of their iconic forebears, renowned for their unmatched quality and use of signature Turnbull finishes.
Turnbull Finished Favorites The Turnbull Finished series is a collection of historically significant firearms that are finished using Turnbull’s signature methods to produce a classic gun worthy of being an instant family heirloom. Iconic models from Ruger, Winchester and Browning are among this collection that honors legendary American gunmakers.
Buy/Sell/Trade Programs For over 35 years, discerning collectors have preferred Turnbull Restoration. Our gun show presence, depth of market knowledge, and well-appointed showroom are just a few reasons why collectors rely on us. No-obligation collection appraisals and trade-ins toward restoration services are among the programs enjoyed by our customers. Contact Us for Quotes and Appraisals Getting Started is Easy Simply call (585) 937-3082 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for your individualized restoration quote or collection appraisal. Other than shipping costs, there are no fees and no obligations.
Faithful and accurate restoration of vintage firearms using the same processes and techniques used by the original makers:
A.H. Fox Remington Browning Arms Colt Ruger Holland & Savage Holland Sharps Ithaca Springfield L.C. Smith Armory Marlin Stevens Parker Bros. Winchester Purdey ... and others. Chambered in .50-110 Winchester Center Fire Winchester Model 1886 Originally shipped in 1892
History Restored: New buttstock and forend in 3XXX extra fancy American walnut •buttstock fitted to crescent buttplate, forend fitted to action and barrel • checker Winchester “E” pattern • hand rub in Winchester red oil finish • new 26” full octagon barrel in .50-110, matte top flat, fitted to action, rust blue • polish original magazine, rust blue • polish receiver and parts to correct finish • replace/repair all screws • restore original markings • engrave in custom pattern • color case harden receiver, lever, hammer, loading gate base, forend cap and buttplate • charcoal blue bolt, sights, screws and trim December 2020 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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31 Full Moon New Year’s Eve Chambered in .380 ACP Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless Originally shipped in 1921
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History Restored: Re-cut grip checkering to original • fit new period-correct front sight • polish frame, slide and parts to original • restore original markings • engrave Colt factory “B” coverage • charcoal blue frame, slide and parts to original January 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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31 Full Moon American Side by Side L.C. Smith Grade 4 10 Gauge Originally shipped in 1920
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“I know full well dogs have souls. Heaven could not be Heaven without dogs, if it were not so, I would sooner be in Hell with dogs, than in Heaven without.” Lewis Carey, My Gun and I
History Restored: Repair slight damage to toe of stock and ebony tip of forend • hand-rub oil finish • re-cut checkering to original • re-cut original barrel address markings, engraved breech borders, doll’s head and breech block • barrel setback • polish barrels, brown Damascus finish •polish action and parts to correct finish • re-cut engraving to original • repair/replace screws • color case harden action and parts • charcoal blue trigger guard and parts February 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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Turnbull Model 1911 Commercial From the experts in Colt Model 1911 restoration comes an immaculate reproduction of the iconic John M. Browning creation. The circa 1912 early style Commercial is one of several 1911 configurations on offer. “Fr. Bennecke Bremen” Engraved Martini Style Rifle German Schuetzen Rifle
“Spring lets its blue ribbon once again flutter through the airs; sweet, well-known scents portentously streak the country. Violets already dream, want to soon come. Listen, from far away a sweet harp! Spring, it’s you! I’ve heard you!“ Eduard Mörike, Er ist’s
History Restored: Repair wrist and inletting of buttstock • refinish buttstock and forend • re-cut checkering to original • polish barrel to original, re-cut address to original, rust blue • polish receiver and all other parts to original •repair screws • touch up engravings • color case harden receiver, finger lever, buttplate, forend cross wedge, front sight base and wings, rear sight disc and base • charcoal blue triggers, swivels, screws and small parts • nitre blue receiver pin, set trigger screw, sight adjustment screws and small parts March 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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Full Moon Chambered in .44-40 Winchester Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Originally shipped in 1886
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“The Old West is not a certain place in a certain time, it’s a state of mind. It’s whatever you want it to be.” Tom Mix
History Restored: Repair action, fit new links and pins, repair dust cover, repair set trigger • pistol grip conversion • new buttstock and forend in 3XXX walnut, deluxe pistol grip with ebony Christmas tree insert, crescent buttplate fitted • checker in standard “H” pattern, 24LPI with mullered border • polish receiver and all other parts for correct finish • repair/replace all screws • restore all original markings • new 28” barrel and full magazine • Beeches combination front sight, sporting rear sight, mid-range Vernier tang sight • engrave barrel with 1 of 1,000 engraving, foliate arabesque style per customer image • inlay platinum barrel bands • engrave hammer, lever, buttplate, forend cap and dust cover • color case harden receiver, lever, hammer, buttplate, forend cap • charcoal blue parts April 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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Turnbull Finished Winchester 1894 Released in September, 2020 as an ultra-limited edition, the Winchester 1894 extends a growing family of Turnbull Finished Favorites. Chambered in .41 Colt Colt Single Action Army Originally shipped in 1876
“Strong indeed must be the unbelief which can here contemplate nature in all her purity and glory, and un-awed by the sublimity of this closely-connected testimony, question either the Divine origin or purpose of the beautiful firmament.” George Armstrong Custer, My Life on the Plains
History Restored: New barrel in .41 Colt with front sight installed • new cylinder in .41 Colt • fit new barrel, cylinder bushing • repair bolt and hand-time • new period-correct black Colt grips • polish frame, loading gate, barrel, cylinder and parts for correct finish • restore all markings • color case harden frame, loading gate and hammer • charcoal blue barrel, cylinder and parts • nitre blue screws, base pin and trigger May 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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30 31 Memorial Day Full Moon 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun Winchester Model 1897 Originally shipped in 1923
History Restored: New buttstock in 1X fancy American walnut, early round-ball pistol grip, black recoil pad fitted • strip and soak original forend • hand-rub in Winchester red oil finish • checker in Winchester “H” pattern • polish barrel and magazine, restore original markings, rust blue • polish receiver and parts for correct finish, restore all original markings • nitre blue screws and pins • color case harden hammer • charcoal blue receiver, slide, bolt, trigger and small parts June 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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30 31 Chambered in .44-40 Winchester Winchester Model 1892 Originally shipped in 1900
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“Nobody says the life is easy. The land gives up hard and takes back hard... one thing we’ll always have is the land.” Lucas McCain (as played by Chuck Connors), The Rifleman
History Restored: New 24-1/4” full octagon barrel in .44-40 Winchester, fitted to action, marked to original and rust blued • polish original magazine, rust blue • new buttstock and forend in field grade American walnut • buttstock fitted to crescent buttplate, forend fitted to action and barrel • hand rub in Winchester red oil finish • repair bolt and fix mechanical issues • polish receiver and parts to correct finish • repair/replace screws • restore original markings • charcoal blue receiver and parts • color case harden lever and hammer July 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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Pre-Owned Colt Model 1911s Two examples of recent acquisitions in our buy/sell/trade program. In this case, previously-restored by Turnbull Restoration. We’re always on the search for exceptional acquisitions, and are happy to discuss items in your collection. Chambered in .45 ACP Colt Model 1911 “Black Army” Originally shipped in 1918
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“No commander was ever privileged to lead a finer force; no commander ever derived greater inspiration from the performance of his troops.” General John Joseph Pershing Commander, American Expeditionary Forces History Restored: Polish frame, slide and parts to period-correct finish • restore original markings to frame, slide and parts • furnish checkered double diamond walnut grips • Black Army finish to 1911 frame, slide and parts August 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Chambered in .32-20 Winchester Winchester Model 1885 Originally shipped in 1888
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History Restored: New 28” full octagon barrel in .32-20 Winchester, fitted to action, marked to original and rust blued • repair wrist of buttstock near bottom tang • hand rub in Winchester red oil finish • polish action and parts to correct finish • repair/replace all screws • re-cut hammer knurling to original • restore original markings • color case harden receiver, breech block, lever and crescent buttplate • charcoal blue small parts September 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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Customized Ruger Revolvers The Super Blackhawk and Bearcat are two examples of custom work offered through Turnbull Finished Services. Refer to our website for an up-to-date listing of newly-manufactured firearms that we customize with restoration-grade metal and wood finishes. Chambered in .30-30 Winchester Marlin Model 1893 Originally shipped in 1906
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History Restored: New buttstock and forend in 3XXX extra fancy American walnut •buttstock fitted to crescent buttplate, forend fitted to action and barrel • hand rub in Marlin red oil finish • polish barrel and magazine, restore original markings, rust blue • polish receiver and parts to original • repair/replace all screws • engrave receiver, takedown collar, bolt and forend cap to original • restore original receiver markings • color case harden receiver, lever, hammer, takedown collar and buttplate • charcoal blue trigger, forend cap and small parts October 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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31 Halloween 28 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun Winchester Model 12 Originally shipped in 1958
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“And what will we take from November? To some of us, the pheasants will seem smarter, the quail and grouse faster, the ducks a little higher than we remember. It is not important that we do especially well; it is important only that we be there.” Gene Hill, A Listening Walk and Other Stories
History Restored: Refinish buttstock and forend with hand-rubbed oil finish •Re-cut checkering to original • install new Winchester recoil pad • polish barrel and magazine tube, hot blue • polish action and parts to correct finish • restore original markings • hot blue receiver and parts to original • gold plate trigger • bolt and carrier jeweling as original November 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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31 Chambered in .45 ACP Springfield Armory 1911 Originally shipped in 1914
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History Restored: Polish frame, slide and all parts to correct finish • re-cut hammer knurling to original • restore all original markings • new, reproduction black walnut double diamond grips, hand-checkered for Springfield Armory pattern • charcoal blue frame, slide and parts December 2021 www.turnbullrestoration.com (585) 937-3082
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