Turnbull Restoration Company

Turnbull Restoration Company has built their reputation on one thing: bringing historic firearms back to life exactly as they left the factory. Whether you're restoring a Winchester 1873, a Colt SAA, a vintage shotgun, or a 1911, their team understands that these aren't just guns—they're pieces of American history that deserve respect.

The shop handles three primary services:

• •Restoration - Take your vintage firearm and return it to factory-new condition
• •Finishing - Apply period-correct finishes to new or existing firearms for that authentic heirloom look
• •Showroom - Browse curated collections of classic firearms ready to add to your collection

Turnbull is known for mastering the finishes that define classic American firearms:

• •Color Case Hardening - The distinctive mottled finish on receivers and small parts
• •Charcoal Bluing - Rich, deep blue that looks right on pre-1900s rifles
• •Rust Bluing - Authentic rust-process finish for period-correct work
• •Nitre Bluing - Specialized finish for springs and small components

"This is what we do. And we do it flawlessly." — From their about page

Their current inventory focuses on classic American firearms:

• •Winchester 1873, 1886, 1892, and 1876
• •Ruger Mark IV
• •Browning Buck Mark
• •Pre-owned classics
• •Turnbull-restored and finished inventory

Turnbull publishes in-depth historical content on their blog covering everything from Winchester lever-action care to the history of classic cartridges like the .32 ACP and .38 ACP. They also offer gunsmithing school information and maintain active connections across the firearms industry.