Piece of History Firearms
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:
- •AK variants: AKM, AK-74, AKMS (under-folder), AKS-74 (side-folder), AMD-65, Krinkovs
- •Other military rifles: FALs, M16/AR-15, Mausers, M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, Thompson submachine guns, PPSh-41/PPS-43, Galils, DP-28, Brens, MG-42, Vickers machine guns, Maxims
- •Custom conversions: SBR builds, side-folder conversions, US-compliant parts integration
"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:
- •Parkerizing for AKs, FALs, and subguns
- •Moly over Parkerizing for enhanced durability
- •Blueing services for vintage firearms
- •Custom camo schemes (pricing on request)
- •Engraving: Cyrillic selector markings, NFA engraving, Russian trunnion work, and custom lettering
Customers submit a detailed work order through the website or by phone. The form requires:
- •Receiver serial number and make
- •Complete parts list (all components must ship together)
- •Scope of work and engraving details
- •Estimated kit cost
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.
- •Larry Vickers (Retired Army Special Operations, TV host): "Mario at POHF has become my first choice in AK work as well as special gunsmith projects. His work is top notch and highly recommended!"
- •Jay Bell (Subguns.Com Staff): Built a custom AK pistol that "far exceeded expectations. Assembly, fit, and the finish were great, and the pistol functions perfectly."
- •Lance LaPlante: "I've owned at least a dozen AKs in the past 20 years, and none were as well put together as this one... I wouldn't consider getting a Kalashnikov from anyone else."
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.