Classic American Gunsmith is a traditional full-service gunsmith shop. We can help you with all of your gunsmithing needs.
We are still in the process of developing our full master service list. We will continue to expand the Services section of the website as more information becomes available.
If you don’t see what you are looking for, call, email or stop by the shop to discuss your project.
Service Charges
| Gunsmith / Hour | $60 |
| Gunsmith & Machine Tool / Hour | $75 |
| Test Fire / Sight In | starts at $7 plus ammo, targets, etc. |
| Ordering Parts / Supplies | n/a |
| Gun Transfer | $12 |
| Shipping Information | n/a |
Cleaning
| Standard Cleaning | most guns $35 |
| Disassemble, Clean, Oil, Assemble (DCOA) | most guns $50 |
| Remove Fouling (copper, lead, plastic, etc.) | hourly rate |
| Remove Light Surface Rust from Bluing | hourly rate |
Bluing
| Disassemble, Machine Polish, Hot Salt Blue, Reassemble, Lubricate | starts at $200 |
| Disassemble, Machine Polish, Hot Rust Blue, Reassemble, Lubricate | starts at $300 |
Cerakote
We are headed to the Cerakote factory in the spring of 2018 for Training and Certification! They have already listed us on their website ⇒ as ‘coming soon’.
| Cerakote Gun (single color; excludes bolt carrier group, stocks, sights/optics, mounts, accessories) | $250 |
| Cerakote Stripped Upper (single color) | $90 |
| Cerakote Upper (single color; includes upper, dust cover, forward assist) | $125 |
| Cerakote Stripped Lower (single color) | $90 |
| Cerakote Barrel or Barrel & Gas Block (single color) | $90 |
| Cerakote Handguard or Stock (single color) | $90 |
| Cerakote Lower Parts kit (single color) | $90 |
| Cerakote Magazine (single color) | $90 |
| Cerakote Bolt Carrier Group (Micro Slick Dry Film Coating) | $90 |
Search the picture gallery ⇒ and find the designs you like. Bring us some pictures. We will help you develop a plan for your gun.
Sights & Optics
| Drill & Tap Action / Barrel (Scope / Sight Mount) | $20 per hole |
| Scope Mount, Standard | $30 |
| Scope Mount, Deluxe | $90 |
| Install Front / Mid Bead on Shotgun (No Drill & Tap) | $20 |
| Install Front / Mid Bead on Shotgun (Drill & Tap) | $40 |
| Remove/Replace Sights on a Pistol | $35 |
| Remove/Replace One Sight on a Pistol | $25 |
| Service While You Wait (Replacing Pistol Sight(s)) | add $10 |
| Remove/Replace Sights on a Rifle | hourly rate |
Any gun that has to be cleaned before service will have the charge for a DCOA added to the invoice.
Unless specified, prices are for labor and consumables only and do not include parts. Prices are guidelines and subject to change based on the specific requirements of a job.