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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

Providing Expert Gunsmith Services since 1984

We are the one stop for all your gun repair needs. No need to ship your gun from gunsmith to gunsmith for special services.  We provide all gunsmith services.  Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Full service gunsmith – Expert gun repair

We are a full service gunsmith shop specializing in the repair and reconditioning of broken, damaged or incomplete firearms.

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Custom Gun Works

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.

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Gunstock Repair and Refinishing

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...

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Gun Maintenance

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...

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Metal Refinishing (Gun bluing)

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...

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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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Mauser 98 Military Rifles


Swift River Gunworks specializes in the service, repair and modification of Mauser 98 Military Rifles.

Our work

Ruger #3 in .45-120-3 1/4 sharps

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

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Marlin-Ballard 32-40 Bull Target

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

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Original 98 Mausers for sale - FFL only - Call for details