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
Latest Posts
Versailles Treaty 98 – 30/06 Swift River Restoration
Versailles Treaty 98 - 30/06 Swift River Restoration
Remington Model 08 – Restock by Swift River Gunworks
Remington Model 08 - Restock by Swift River Gunworks
Full Camo Job on 98 Mauser – Swift River Custom
Heavy 8mm full camo - 98 Mauser Swift River Custom
Parts and Shipping
Parts Policy Over the years we have established an extensive network of parts sources. We have enjoyed considerable success in locating obsolete and antique parts. Information on Shipping Firearms United Parcel Service ( UPS ) will ship firearms. Must be securely...
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
Pair of Winchester receivers
Pair of Winchester receivers showing excellent results achieved by surface grinding, file and stone work in repairing extensive surface pitting. Engraver to restore all original numbers and markings.
Early Uberti – L.A. Distributors .45LC
Early Uberti - L.A. Distributors .45 LC Swift River barrel - Stag grips by Paul Nazar - Louisiana Complete coil spring conversion except mainspring which is appropriately reduced. "Bisley" style spur added. All hand prepped - semi gloss blue Extraordinarly smooth and...
Swift River Custom 1894 in .30WCF
Swift River Custom 1894 in .30WCF Action rebuilt-straight octagon machine from 1.125 blank Stocked extra fancy Excellent shooter Assisted by: Domingos Joaquim - Engraver - Russell, MA.