
Piece of History Firearms operates as a full-service gunsmith shop in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in custom AK-47 builds, rifle restorations, and historically correct firearms assembly. They're a licensed FFL/SOT dealer, meaning they handle NFA firearms, machine gun service work, and post-sample c...
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Piece of History Firearms operates as a full-service gunsmith shop in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in custom AK-47 builds, rifle restorations, and historically correct firearms assembly. They're a licensed FFL/SOT dealer, meaning they handle NFA firearms, machine gun service work, and post-sample conversions.
The shop takes parts kits and unfinished receivers and assembles them into complete, functional rifles. Their primary work centers on:
"The quality of their workmanship is excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a quality Kalashnikov." — Andrew Scott, Arizona customer
All work requires full payment upfront, along with a completed work order. They accept major credit cards, money orders, cashier's checks, and postal money orders. There's a $5 handling fee per order.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| AK Base Build (no refinish) | $320 |
| Rebarrel/Headspace/Test Fire | $150+ |
| Parkerizing (AKs) | $120 |
| Parkerizing (FALs) | $200 |
| Moly over Park (AKMS/AKS-74) | $225 |
| Engraving (Cyrillic markings) | $55+ |
| NFA Engraving | $65 |
| Shop time | $90/hour (1-hour minimum) |
Machine folding conversions (under-folder, side-folder) add $100-$150 to base build. US compliance parts conversions run an additional $200.
The shop offers multiple finishing options:
Customers submit a detailed work order through the website or by phone. The form requires:
Quotes are good for 60 days. Any parts not claimed after 60 days become shop property. Projects with missing parts get pushed back in the queue.
California customers: Must provide documentation of current state laws and specify which California-compliant parts and methods apply to your build.
Piece of History Firearms LLC 4121 W Morning View Drive Tucson, AZ 85742 Phone: 520-292-0000 Hours: 9am–4pm (GMT) FFL #: 9-86-16751
Preferred shipping: UPS, USPS, or FedEx. All parts must arrive in one box at the same time for assembly.
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