Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing projects are taken in on a case-by-case basis. Email gunsmith@vfiguns.com for project inquiries and availability.
Services & Prices
Prices listed in this section are estimates and may be amended upon inspection of the gun.
EVALUATION
A full inspection of your gun without disassembly. We measure dimensions, including trigger pulls and minimum safe barrel wall thicknesses, perform a full function check, and inspect the integrity of the ribs. We also examine the stock for cracks. $125
MECHANICAL
- Ultrasonic clean- Detail strip and ultrasonic clean of the action, inspect parts for function, integrity, and lubricate. $425
- Repair of mechanical systems- $105 per hour. Projects are assessed individually.
- Adjust trigger pulls- approximately $105 per trigger. Single selective triggers assessed individually.
- Repair buggered screws/replace screws– Approximately $50-$250 per screw.
- Rejoint side by side shotgun/make barrels tight on face- Weld and fit barrel hook to put the gun tight on face. Approximately $800-$1,200.
- Tight on hinge- Remove wiggle at the hinge when the gun is open. Approximately $315-$420
BARREL WORK
- Measurements- Measure bore diameter, chamber lengths, choke constriction, minimum safe barrel wall thickness, and check for sound ribs. This is always done before altering a set of barrels. $50
- Lengthen chambers– Chambers can be lengthened to shoot 2 ¾” modern ammunition, so long as there is enough wall thickness. $100 Per Barrel
- Extend forcing cones- Extending the taper of the cones may reduce felt recoil to the shooter and is softer on the wood. A gentler transition from chamber to bore causes less pellet deformation and can improve patterns $120 Per Barrel
- Remove dents- Approximately $60 per dent
- Choke alterations- $180 Per Barrel
- Ribs- Re-lay separated ribs. Projects are assessed individually.
- Fitting a new set of barrels to an existing receiver- Replace missing barrels or create a two-barrel set. Projects are assessed individually.
RECOIL PAD AND BUTTPLATE INSTALLATION
- There are various pad and plate options available, as well as different levels of installation. Price is determined by the cost of the pad plus the labor cost of installation. An economy installation (pad spacer polished to a 320 grit) is $375, and a premium installation (pad spacer polished to a glossy finish) is $475. We supply a variety of era-appropriate pads and buttplates for vintage guns.
- We offer Purdey style leather-covered with embossed lines at the base in brown, dark brown, or black. We use predominantly pigskin for its elasticity and toughness. Other leathers are available by request. $735
STOCK WORK
- Full restoration of buttstock and forend– Repair damage and refinish with a hand-applied oil finish. Projects are assessed individually.
- Cracks, chips, and poor wood to metal fit– assessed individually.
- Checkering– We checker stocks or re-cut existing checkering. Projects are assessed individually.
- Stock bending– Bending the buttstock can alter the fit of the gun to your dimensions. $315
- Restocking– Stock making is done in-house. Gun stocks are made to your dimensions and can be made historically accurate or fully bespoke. Please inquire about your project.
METAL RESTORATION AND REFINISHING
- Slow-rust bluing– Restore worn/pitted barrels with traditional slow-rust bluing. Projects assessed individually.
- Color case-hardening– Historically accurate bone and wood charcoal case-hardening. Projects are assessed individually.
- Charcoal/Carbonia bluing– Heat bluing often applied to various parts of vintage guns, including trigger guards, safety buttons, floor plates, top-levers, and screws. Projects are assessed individually.
- Nitre/flame bluing– Vibrant electric-blue heat coloring historically applied to screws and other small parts. Projects are assessed individually.
ENGRAVING
We work with Master Engravers to perform top-quality work and to re-cut existing engraving that has been worn/damaged. Please inquire about your project.
FULL RESTORATIONS
A full mechanical and aesthetic restoration with historically accurate finishes. Please inquire about your project.
CUSTOM DOUBLE GUNS
Realize your vision of a bespoke gun built to your specifications, including new barrel sets, engraving, and custom wood, on the action of your choice. Please inquire about your project.
CUSTOM HARD CASES
We custom fit cases for all types of guns with options of accessories, labels, and fitment styles. The cases are individually fitted to your gun in such a manner that there is no movement of the gun in the case. Please inquire about your project.
