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Ted Smith
29th September 2006, 16:00
I have a 1934 Commercial Colt and I want to have it restored back to it's original configuration. I am looking to find the best restorer... is that Mr. Turnbull or should I consider Colt?

Any suggestions? Has anyone had a Colt restored (not just refinished, but total restoration)?

Thanks.
larry starling
29th September 2006, 16:04
I have a 1934 Commercial Colt and I want to have it restored back to it's original configuration. I am looking to find the best restorer... is that Mr. Turnbull or should I consider Colt?

Any suggestions? Has anyone had a Colt restored (not just refinished, but total restoration)?

Thanks.
I had a opportunity to examine a restored example that turnbull had done on a 1917 Colt and FWIW I couldn't tell the difference.The only down side is he is expensive.... :)
OD*
29th September 2006, 16:24
Total restoration? Colt can't do a 1934, they don't do the carbonia blue M1911 reproductions. I would suggest Bill Adair, I have had 2 pistols restored (not refinished, big difference) and would send him anything I would need done. http://www.restoration-gunsmith.com/

Turnbull is good, heck he's great, but so is Adair and I can afford Adair. ;)
k217sc
29th September 2006, 20:52
I've got one Colt at Bill Adair's and another at Ron's Gun Shop
http://www.ronsgunshop.com for restoration. Hope to have both back as a Christmas present for myself! The examples I have seen of the work done by both are outstanding!

Greg
Ted Smith
30th September 2006, 12:07
I sent an email to Bill Adair. He sure does nice work.
OD*
30th September 2006, 12:28
He sure does nice work.
He certainly does.

The 2 he has done for me,

1913
http://mysite.verizon.net/od45/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/1913gi.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/od45/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/1913l.jpg

1940
http://mysite.verizon.net/od45/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/1940l.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/od45/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/1940coltusgi.jpg
marlin44
30th September 2006, 20:00
Very nice OD!! Ive got to post my '44 R-R.
Joni Lynn
30th September 2006, 20:06
Nice............and good ideas on the guys for restorations!
Tommy D
1st October 2006, 10:20
OD & Greg, thanks for the links to Bill Adairs and Rons Gun Shop, I will definitely file them for future reference.
OD*
1st October 2006, 10:30
Marlin, Joni & Tommy...

Thanks folks.