SHOT Show Report: ‘Pimped’ Turnbull TAR-10 Sells for $136,024
A “pimped-out” Turnbull Manufacturing TAR-10 (AR 10-platform) rifle shattered the all-time SHOT Show Auction record with a high bid of $136,024.00. Proceeds from the auction conducted last week will go to support the NSSF’s Hunting Heritage Trust. This unique Turnbull TAR-10, chambered in .308 Winchester, has features rarely seen on an AR-style rifle: color case-hardening, hand engraving, gold inlay, and select walnut “furniture”. The upper and lower are made from 8620 carbon steel that has been color case-hardened with the Turnbull bone charcoal process.
The gun has been elaborately engraved by Adams and Adams, with extensive gold inlay. The butt-stock, fore-end, and pistol grip are select fancy walnut.
“We did our best to make this a very special rifle and we had hopes of beating the all-time record of $83,025.00, but we never imagined the bidding would surpass $100,000 and then soar to more than $136,000.00,” commented Doug Turnbull.
“Our objective in creating the TAR-10 was to show that the AR platform is more than just a military rifle. We wanted to emphasize that these types of rifles can be made to look like any other custom rifle in terms of appeal,” commented Turnbull. The rifle, as sold, was equipped with a Zeiss 1.5-6x42mm Victory HT scope. Regular production Turnbull TAR-10 rifles will be the same as this special SHOT Show rifle minus the elaborate engraving and presentation-grade wood.
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That gun is hard on the eyes. The magpul trigger guard, crappy delta ring, POS charging handle and a marginal Young bolt carrier. The trigger doesn’t look all that hot either, what is that an ALG? Looks like ALG pins. Doesn’t seem like money is worth much these days when a kludge can sell for that (although it is for charity and chest puffing rights) and something historical like the Coconut Rifle went for less. May Gene Stoner rest in peace.
That rifle is an absolute thing of beauty. Congratulations to Doug,on the record setting sale.
Look a little closer at the trigger, it has a GA on it….Geissele Automatics.
Were can the steel upper and lower be bought?
Wow…never though he would go tactitard.
I would really appreciate it if the gun press would drop the term “pimped” anything. It is repugnant to me for them to associate the workmanship and skills used in producing that rifle in association with [pimp culture].
TA
Tom Alves:
What… are you talking about?
Since I’ve always viewed AR platforms as a more utilitarian firearm, this is kinda similar to dressing out a 3/4 ton farm truck. One thing it does have going for it, though, is miles of metal to show off that beautiful case hardening. Definitely gotta commend him on that one.