Gunsmith on Garden

Rick Rankin opened Gunsmith on Garden in 1972 after apprenticing with master gunsmiths Tom Kinkaid and Jim Wilson in Lawrence, Kansas. His background spans hunting environments from Colorado to Africa, and he's a board officer with the Pensacola Rifle and Pistol Club.

• •Rifle & Shotgun Work – Custom builds, barreling, stock work, sight installation
• •Handgun Repairs – Detail stripping, custom work, pin and welds
• •Antique & Specialty Restoration – Black powder firearms, vintage rifles brought back to working condition
• •Metal Finishing – Professional finishing to spec
• •Written Appraisals & Cost Estimates – Transparent pricing before work begins

"They recently repaired an antique Marlin .22 for me with fantastic results. It shoots like new and has no signs of its prior issues." – Leo Page

Rankin's customers range from military personnel (Pensacola's a military town) to collectors, hunters, and precision shooters. He knows ballistics, custom rifle requirements, and won't oversell you—whether you need home defense advice or a specialized build, he'll guide you straight.

Address: 1420 West Garden Street, Pensacola FL 32502