Welcome to Swift River Gunworks
Swift River Gunworks is a full service gunsmith including custom metal work, stock repair, refinishing, custom services, general repair and more. Specialists in service, repair and modification of Mauser 98 Military Rifles.
Swift River Gunworks has three decades of experience in servicing rare, collectible, antique, complex, obsolete,and special interest firearms both foreign and domestic.
We are always prepared to invest the required time, care and attention to detail these guns require.
Complex stock repair is one of our specialties. Swift River Gunworks provides detailed, proper cleaning. repair and return to service when applicable. Re-blue service when needed or requested (always hand prep) and complete restorations.
Please contact us by phone first (413) 213-0578 in order that we may discuss the work in detail without extensive trading of email. See our complete contact info on the contact page.
Please be advised that we have no control over shipping and insurance costs. Type of shipping and insurance value, as well as total return shipping cost to be assumed by the customer. Read more on the shipping page.
Estimates are just that – estimates. Just the same, we cannot provide estimates on cost and turnover without the work “on the bench” to examine thoroughly. Photographs and verbal or written descriptions are not adequate. To accurately estimate we need to see the work.
We look forward to hearing from you. Swift River Gunworks always stays in touch with each customer throughout the job. We do not make important decisions without consulting you. We do not spend your money without your permission.
D.F. Everett – Gunsmith – Swift River Gunworks
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Mauser 98 Military Rifles
Swift River Gunworks specializes in the service, repair and modification of Mauser 98 Military Rifles.
Swift River Gunworks ad from 1987
First advertisement for SRGW hand drawn by a close friend who has since passed. 1987. Our old phone number, no longer in service.
Complete restoration of Erfurt P08 Luger
Complete restoration of Erfurt P08 Luger. Mechanism rebuild; arsenal duplication refinish with proper "straw" finish were required. All new action springs. Extensive test fire. Very nice pistol
Our Services
Gunsmith Services and Gun Repair
Swift River Gunworks provides all the gunsmith services you need. Full service gunsmith serving Western Massachusetts.
Gunstock Repair and Refinishing
We have enjoyed great success in gun stock repair. Our repairs are structurally solid, esthetically proper and affordable.
Gun Maintenance
It’s important to perform regular maintenance on a firearm. Call today to have your firearm professionally cleaned and maintained.
Metal Refinishing
The cost of quality re-blue work is not in the application of finish, but in the preparation. We do not polish with hi-speed buffing wheels. We do the majority of surface preparation by hand, or by lathe polish.
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Our work
1943 Venezuelan 98 Mauser Cavalry Carbine 7×57 caliber
1943 Venezuelan 98 Mauser Cavalry Carbine 7x57 caliber. Overall length 37 inches Headspace perfect with excellent bore. . Original military stock;cleaned, sealed and covered with Gunskin winter camo. Single stage trigger conversion. altered bolt handle.Subdued finish...
Smith and Wesson model 3000 12GA pump gun
Home defense shotgun built on Smith and Wesson model 3000 12GA pump gun. 7 round , pre ban mag extension Factory 20" smoothbore slug barrel. Weaver rail. CVLIFE red / green dot sight. Fully adjustable. 1000 lumen hunting light adjustable for coverage .Operating arm...
Early Remington 1100 stock repair and refinish
Early Remington 1100 stock repair and refinish. Buttstock lower section broken off from toe to base of wrist, Structurally repaired; blended; finished and polished. Forend finish blended to match buttstock finish.