Vintage Firearms Inc

Vintage Firearms Inc handles gunsmithing work that most shops won't touch. Founded by Jay Shachter, the operation focuses on double guns—shotguns and rifles that require actual expertise to restore properly. The recent ownership transition to Ron Cook II (founder Jay remaining involved) keeps the same reputation intact while adding fresh energy.

Ron's background matters here. He grew up hunting and earned multiple medals at the Junior World Skeet Championships, competing nationally in registered skeet. Jay built the relationships and technical knowledge that made VFI stand out. Together they're preserving what worked while maintaining the integrity that collectors depend on.

• •Gun Repairs & Restorations — Full-service double gunsmith shop. The wait is real: gunsmithing repairs are booked solid through late 2025, which tells you something about the demand.
• •Vintage Firearms Sales — Stock rotates through Ithaca, LC Smith, Lefever, Parker, Winchester, and Wilson Combat pieces. Recent inventory includes rare Parker-Hale conversions, factory-condition Model 42s, and cased British doubles.
• •Appraisal & Acquisition — Jay stays involved in sourcing and evaluating vintage guns for the inventory.

Current stock shows what they focus on: a 1918 Webley Mk VI ($2,195), 1959 Winchester Model 42 in 99% factory condition ($3,250), 1936 W.W. Greener ($4,350), and Wilson Combat custom builds from their VFI Signature Series. These aren't impulse buys—they're investment pieces.

• •Phone: 616-608-4337 (general)
• •Owner (Ron): 616-730-8387
• •Founder (Jay): 616-292-6240
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Address: 6791 Old 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546