Bo’s Gun Shop
Elizabeth City, NC
Bo’s Gun Shop
Elizabeth City, NC
Certified “Master Gunsmith”
My prices are based upon an hourly rate of:
$50.00 Loaded Gun Fee - any customer who knowingly or not who brings in a firearm that either has a round in the chamber or any rounds in the magazine automatically incurs a $50.00 Loaded Gun Fee in addition to any service charges.If a round is stuck in the chamber and/or magazine you must discuss this with me on the phone prior to arrival to avoid the above fee.
$50.00/hour for general Gunsmithing
$75.00/hour for machine shop services (e.g. milling and/or lathe work making parts, cutting dovetails, etc.)
$75.00/hr for gunsmith related welding services, (minimum 1/2 hour)
All rates above are based upon a minimum of 1/2 hour.Following the first 1/2 hour you are billed in 15 minute increments.
$150.00/hour for outside machine shop services (for jobs my mill and/or lathe can’t handle), (minimum 1 hour, hourly increments)
I use an industry standard pricing manual to base my time and costs upon. Bring proof you are current or prior military, 1st responder, or LEO and you get 5% off labor. Prices below do not include parts or tax.I charge the hourly rate for performing estimates as most estimates require a minimum of disassembly.Work over $100.00 may require a deposit.No checks please.My listed prices are cash or Navy Federal Credit Union direct transfer.
Rush jobs are usually available for an additional 15% of the appropriate hourly rate(s).
I’m not only locally available but exceptionally inexpensive for a Master Gunsmith!
WHY HIRE A GUNSMITH
My tools - I have over $30,000.00 in specialized tools needed for proper Gunsmithing
My time - That actually goes with the next one.
My experience - I have over 40 year’s experience working on firearms and am certified by the American Gunsmithing Institute as a “Master Gunsmith.”
Your confidence - Whether you are about to pull the trigger on your rifle zeroed in on a paper target, that 14 point buck, or need to protect yourself and your family from a drug-crazed thief, you want to KNOW that firearm will go “bang” when you pull the trigger.That’s the BIG thing I provide you - confidence!
SOME BASE PRICES
$35.00 - Transfer Fee for one firearm if instructions on my page are followed.$50.00 if not.
2-3 firearms - $40.00- Transfer Fee if instructions on my page are followed.$55.00 if not.
4-15 firearms more - $80.00 Transfer Fee total if instructions followed, $90.00 if not.
$40.00 – Field cleaning a handgun. Additional charge at the hourly rate for excessively dirty firearms and/or rust removal.
$60.00 – Field cleaning a long gun. Additional charge at the hourly rate for excessively dirty firearms and/or rust removal.*
$50.00/hr – Gunsmith clean and inspection of firearms. This includes complete takedown and cleaning of all parts including the gas system. Some parts may be ultrasonically cleaned.
$50.00 - Install scope (preexisting holes) (see my article on scope installation) Including bore sighting (windage only)
$55.00 - Drill & tap (thread) scope holes for non-hardened receivers.Savage 99s have hardened receivers.
$25.00 - Bore Sight moveable fixed sight (windage only)
$25.00 - Bore sight scope (windage only)
$25.00 - Install shotgun sight bead (bead is typically $5.00-$10.00 more) (does not include drilling and tapping hole
$120.00 - Thread rifle barrel for a suppressor, flash hider, or muzzle brake (threading only - device installation extra); 45 ACP pistol or carbine $160.00.
$150.00 - Trigger Job - most handguns and long guns (includes springs and labor)
$30.00 - Install sling swivels (labor only) - I can do blind or surface mount (includes drilling holes in stock and forearm as needed)
$55.00 - Replace recoil pad (pad extra)
$5.00 - Screws are generally $5.00 each
$25.00 - Custom manufactured screw
$200.00 - Port a shotgun barrel
$250.00 - Strip & Refinish most wooden stocks.Includes hand rubbed finish.Note - some stocks have hidden cracks that become visible when stripping and would require repair at additional cost.
$75.00 - Repair cracked wood stock (more for complicated repairs)
* Specific to Remington 742, 7400, and family require removing the barrel to remove and clean and inspect the bolt, carrier, and interior of the receiver.The owner may opt to NOT have me remove the barrel in which case the cost is $35.00.If the barrel nut is stuck, there is a strong possibility that in the process of removing the barrel nut, the action bars will be broken and the owner will be responsible to pay for the replacement action bar assembly and fitting it to the firearm.This is a design issue (it is an exceptionally poor design - thanks Remington!)
APPRAISALS
$15.00 - Informal Appraisal - starts at $15.00 per modern firearm.For unusual or older firearms, based upon the time it takes to thoroughly evaluate and research the firearm(s) at $50.00/hour.
$50.00/hr - Formal Appraisal - based upon the time it takes me to thoroughly evaluate the firearm(s), write up the report, and if for insurance or auction purposes, to have the report notarized, at $50.00/hour
FINISHES
Most handguns:
Nickel Plating (steel only) $400.00
Cerakote (one color) $225.00
Cerakote Multiple ColorsAsk for estimate
Cold Blueing $160.00
Hot Blueing $300.00
Parkerizing(steel only)$250.00
Most Long Guns:
Nickel Plating (steel only)* $525.00
Cerakote (one color)$350.00
Cerakote Multiple ColorsAsk for estimate
Cold Blueing*$250.00
Hot Blueing*$450.00
Parkerizing (steel only)*$350.00
Gunstock Refinishing $200.00
Prices listed are for the finish only.Prep (stripping, polishing, etc.) work is unique to the condition of every firearm and is done at the hourly rate of $50.00.
*A few firearms have receivers that are not actually steel but are an alloy, though they look like it and are magnetic, like post-1964 era Winchester 94’s.These receivers cannot be “blued.”Additionally some receivers have a different heat treatment than other parts on the firearm. And some receivers were originally color-case-hardened. There is no way to know what metals and/or heat treatment have been used for 99% of the firearms out there until I try to blue it. If I don’t get a good blue I may add cold-blueing. If these don’t work I have a spray on bake on coating that looks like blueing I can apply at your request.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTERS
MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE - 400.00 (includes parts and labor) You won’t believe how fast and easy the action will be afterwards!
RUGER VAQUERO $400.00 - (includes parts and labor) This includes timing and ranging, as needed.You get an oversized custom fit base pin, a custom fit cylinder latch, modification to allow you to rotate the cylinder in both directions with the loading gate open, lighter springs , except the base pin spring which I replace with a stronger one, polished and tuned internals to make the action buttery smooth.Includes a trigger job.You won’t believe it’s the same handgun when you get it back!
STOEGER COACH SHOTGUN - 350.00 (includes parts and labor) Includes replacing the firing pins with heavy service stainless steel firing pins, polishing the internal working surfaces, deactivating the automatic safety engagement feature, polishing the chambers, and polishing the barrel locking mechanism such that your shotgun will drop open when unlatched and spent shells will all but fly out when you open the action.
OTHER CAS RELATED FIREARMS - (Colt, Uberti, Pietta, Taylor, Heritage, Remington, etc.) I can and am happy to provide similar services for any other firearm you are using for Cowboy Action Shooting. Prices will be similar for most, depending upon the price of parts.
All prices subject to change without notification