Turnbull Restoration Firearms Stolen from Dallas Safari Club Gun Show

Bloomfield N.Y. (PRWEB) January 28, 2010

Doug Turnbull Restoration had a display case of collectible pistols stolen from the Dallas Safari Club's Gun Convention in Dallas on January 8, 2010.

The entire locked display case containing the firearms was stolen overnight while the convention hall was closed to all visitors and vendors. Convention security was in place at the time of the incident. Dallas Police and the U.S. Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) department were immediately notified and are investigating the theft.

Doug Turnbull Restoration is world renown in the gun communities for the faithful and accurate restoration of vintage firearms; and their guns are sought after and prized by collectors worldwide. The stolen pistols are valued at $20,000.

Below are the gun descriptions and serial numbers (s/n) for the stolen guns:

•     Colt 1902 .38 ACP s/n 40760
•     Colt 1911 .45 ACP s/n 474114
•     Colt 1911 s/n 315222
•     Ruger Vaquero revolver 4 5/8 inch barrel .44 Special s/n 520-17265
•     Turnbull Mfg. Open Range revolver 5 1/2 inch barrel .45 Colt s/n 104
•     Turnbull Mfg. Open Range revolver 4 3/4 inch barrel .45 Colt s/n 130

Anyone with details about the stolen firearms are asked to contact the Dallas Police, the ATF or Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Photos of guns are attached.

About Doug Turnbull Restoration

Doug Turnbull Restoration is world renown for the faithful and accurate restoration of vintage firearms using the same processes and techniques used by the original gun makers. In addition to custom work and gun upgrades, Doug Turnbull Restoration also works closely with several gun manufacturers to recreate vintage replica firearms.

Doug Turnbull Restoration is headquartered in Bloomfield, N.Y. USA. For more information, contact them at 585-657-6338 or visit http://www.turnbullrestoration.com

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