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Turnbull Manufacturing Co. Model 1886

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kvanorman

Turnbull Manufacturing Company is proud to announce their latest project: A true reproduction of an original Model 1886, a John Moses Browning duplicate, with 100% interchangeable parts.  Standard chamber is in either .45-70 or .45-90, but for an additional charge … Continue reading →

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Reproduction of the Meldrum Colt

Posted on February 24, 2011 by kvanorman

Turnbull Manufacturing Company had an opportunity recently to embellish a TMC Open Range Revolver for James D. Julia, Inc. The end result was a faithful reproduction of the Meldrum Colt which will be for display at a regional historical museum. … Continue reading →

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Bringing a Colt Bisley back to life

Posted on February 3, 2011 by kvanorman

One of our latest restoration projects includes this Colt Bisley that started life back on June 5th, 1903 when it was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company in Chicago, Illinois. Our customer is an amateur collector of firearms with … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Tradeshow Season Begins With a New Look for Turnbull Manufacturing

Posted on January 4, 2011 by kvanorman

This year we are excited to start the new year with a new look for the tradeshows, starting with those happening out west.  We have designed and built six new displays for our booths at the Dallas Safari Club, Antique … Continue reading →

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