Probably about a year and a half ago, I went to a big family reunion. My uncle on my dads side gifted me a trapdoor springfield that has been in our family since 1890's. It has rust on the top of the barrel, the rear sight is frozen in place, the firing pin is broken, bore needs to be cleaned out, and most importantly, the lock works needs to be fixed. It will go into full cock, and I can feel it just barely grab the half cock notch, but it slips off it. I did very carefully remove the action from the stock, and under neath it there is still some remains of the original finish. I add some pictures later today to show what condition the rifle is in, but I won't be taking the action out again. I don't want to risk damage to the stock.

I fully understand the whole "family heirloom, keep as is" discussion. This rifle will never leave my family's possession, so lets get that out there. Also in the condition that it is in, I am afraid that any further deterioration will ultimately render the rifle as nothing more than a rusty pipe. I want to restore it so it is in a functional, presentable condition. Knocking off the rust, cleaning it up, and fixing what ever is broken. Even if I don't shoot it, I'd like for it to be in working mechanical condition. This is beyond the extent of my knowledge and work load capacity.

With all that being said, who can recommend a professional that has experience with something like this? The only name that comes to mind is turnbull to me, only because that is what I have heard the most of. Price is not an issue to me, neither is wait time.

Turnbull?

I will be watching this as well.

Turnbull is the only one I am aware of who does restoration work, only because that is the only name I have heard off.

I would contact Al Frasca. He is one of the best when it comes to the trapdoor. He doesn't do any kind of restoration work, but could probably direct you to someone who can.
http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/

A Turnbull restoration is going to run between 4 and 6 thousand dollars for a single shot........

Their work is perfect, but I could never recommend them for something like this. The "price is no object" crowd usually isn't looking on arf.com for recommendations.....

Have you considered Lodgewood? http://www.lodgewood.com/

I haven't put much thought into it, but I plan finally getting it into the hands of somebody who knows what they are doing. I will have to email lodge wood, but any suggestions are welcome

Lodgewood can do it for sure, just be clear with your expectations. Luckily, parts are very common for these rifles.

The rifle in question. It has been in a closet, and that is a family members initials carved into it.

Do it yourself.

Get coconut oil and a nickel (five cent piece).  Apply oil on metal and scrape with nickel. You'll remove the rust but keep the patina.

I would use nothing other than distilled water and clean cotton rags on the stock.  Damp the rag but don't make it soaking wet.  Rub gently.

When you're done, apply Renaissance Wax to protect against rust on wood, metal and leather (if any sling).

Or I could pay somebody who does it for a living and not leave it up to chance that I screw something up. I've done minor clean up work on guns before, but on something like this I'd rather have somebody who has a bit more patience and a steadier hand to do it for me.

How about those guys that restore M-1s?

I'm not familiar with who that would be?

Google - M-1Garand restoration.

I did, and three separate websites popped up. Would rather give it to somebody whose specialty is antiques and not m1 garands if that makes sense.

They do more than that.  Send them an email.

Which one in particular are you talking about. There were three websites listed: DGR, Schuffs, and millitech.

DGR