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Lot 560: Cased Turnbull Restorations BBQ Gun Four Gun Set

Rare and Desirable Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Turnbull Restorations BBQ Gun Four Gun Set

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Lot 560: Cased Turnbull Restorations BBQ Gun Four Gun Set

Rare and Desirable Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Turnbull Restorations BBQ Gun Four Gun Set

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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A) Turnbull Restorations Government Pistol

Manufacturer: Turnbull
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 1902
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 473
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Offered here is something you don't see everyday. Created by Turnbull Restorations to celebrate the greatest gatherings celebrated weekend after weekend across the United States. There's nothing more ubiquitous with the summer heat in America than the barbeque. Seen as the greatest celebration by many, barbeques have something for everyone: grilled meat, ice cold beer, and gathering with friends. All four of these pistols have been gold inlaid at the rear right side of the slide with the tools of the trade in the form of a crossed spatula and grill fork to commemorate the grill master's prowess in making the weekend successful. The term barbeque gun typically refers to a special highly embellished gun one wears on their hip while at the helm of the grill. For this set, Turnbull has truly evoked the spirit of those hot summer days. The set consists of four pistols, two government size and two commander size. The two government sized pistols are fitted with fixed blade and notch World War II style sights, while their commander sized brothers are fitted with a set of Novak three dot sights. Each of the four pistols displays a different style of engraving which covers approximately 50% of the surfaces with two of the pistols having Turnbull's signature vibrant and beautiful case colors on the frames with charcoal blue slides, and the other two are a full charcoal blue finished. The included factory letter lists this pistol as built on March 6th, 2015, as a BBQ Gun: Government Model with scroll pattern engraving, charcoal blue slide, barrel, trigger, frame, and hammer; nitre blue slide stop, thumb safety, hammer pin, sear pin, grip screws, and plunger tube; and elk bone grips. Includes a plastic Turnbull case containing two magazines total, a leather covered Turnbull case, and four gun display case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Cases are excellent.



B) Turnbull Restorations Government Heritage Pistol

Manufacturer: Turnbull
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 1902
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 473
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this pistol as built on March 31st , 2015, as a BBQ Gun: Government Heritage Model with flare pattern engraving, charcoal blue slide, barrel, and trigger; casehardened frame and hammer, nitre blue slide stop, thumb safety, hammer pin, sear pin, grip screws, and plunger tube; and elk bone grips. Includes a plastic Turnbull case containing two magazines total and a leather covered Turnbull case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Cases are excellent.



C) Turnbull Restorations Commander Pistol

Manufacturer: Turnbull
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 4 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 1902
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 473
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this pistol as built on April 24th, 2015, as a BBQ Gun: Commander Model with grape pattern engraving, charcoal blue slide, barrel, trigger, frame, and hammer; nitre blue slide stop, thumb safety, hammer pin, sear pin, grip screws, and plunger tube; and elk bone grips. Includes a plastic Turnbull case containing two magazines total and a leather covered Turnbull case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Cases are excellent.



D) Turnbull Restorations Commander Heritage Pistol

Manufacturer: Turnbull
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 4 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 1902
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 473
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this pistol as built on April 27th, 2015, as a BBQ Gun: Commander Heritage Model with Colt pattern engraving, charcoal blue slide, barrel, and trigger; casehardened frame and hammer, nitre blue slide stop, thumb safety, hammer pin, sear pin, grip screws, and plunger tube; and elk bone grips. Includes a plastic Turnbull case containing two magazines total and a leather covered Turnbull case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with minimal handling marks, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Cases are excellent. With Labor Day right around the corner, this is your opportunity to make a statement behind the grill!



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