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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Custom Gun Works
Swift River Gunworks is your source for a wide variety of custom gunsmith services. While some examples of our work are shown throughout our website, many other services are also available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Gunstock Repair and Refinishing
The cost of labor has risen dramatically over the past ten years. A complete restock can be prohibitively expensive. Costs can easily far exceed the market value of the work. This is especially true with older double guns; box lock and side lock; as well as over/under...
Gun Maintenance
Many gunowners are not aware of the detailed service their firearms require. The fact of the matter is that firearms, properly maintained,rarely wear out.The guns you rely upon today can and should be available to your grandchildren to enjoy. Even firearms that see...
Metal Refinishing (Gun bluing)
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. All surfaces remain true, round or flat. All lines...
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
Ruger #3 in .45-120-3 1/4 sharps
Ruger #3 in .45-120-3 1/4 sharps My personal rifle - scoped for load development McGowen premium target grade barrel, 1 in 22 Extra fancy buttstock and forend. Keplinger set trigger Nice rifle
Marlin-Ballard 32-40 Bull Target
Marlin-Ballard 32-40 Bull Target In process Rebuild action-convert to center fire Fit barrel provided - Mount Redfield 3200 scope - Manufacture target forend Case prep began with preliminary file and stone work
Lefaucheax Pinfire
Lefaucheax Pinfire - Belgian Recovered at scrapyard - interesting mechanical rebuild Works great