East Coast Firearms

Glen Vilchek opened East Coast Firearms because he couldn't find what he needed. A teenager when he first picked up a gun, Vilchek spent decades hunting, collecting, shooting sporting clays, and reloading ammunition. Instead of chasing maximum profit, he built a shop stocked with what serious shooters actually want: quality merchandise at fair prices, paired with staff who understand firearms.

East Coast Firearms maintains inventory from over 50 manufacturers. The showroom holds:

• •Modern long guns and handguns - current production rifles, shotguns, and pistols
• •Collectible firearms - Civil War carbines, WWII pieces, vintage shotguns from the 1800s through the 1970s
• •Hundreds of ammunition types - everything from common 9mm and .308 Winchester to obscure historical cartridges
• •Gun accessories - supporting inventory for hunters and sport shooters

The ammunition inventory spans handgun, rifle, and shotshell categories with dozens of options in each:

Handgun calibers include: 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .38 Special, plus historical rounds like 7.62mm Tokarev, 9mm Makarov, and .454 Casull.

Rifle ammunition covers: Modern hunting cartridges (30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5 Creedmoor), tactical rounds (5.56 NATO, 7.62×39), and historical calibers (.45-70 Government, Spencer 56-50, Sharps rifle rounds).

Shotshell options: 12, 16, 20, 28, .410 gauges with field loads, slug loads, buckshot, turkey loads, and steel shot.

East Coast Firearms regularly stocks museum-quality firearms. Recent examples include:

• •Palmer Bolt Action Carbine (1865) - One of only ~1,000 made by Lamson & Company in Windsor, Vermont. First bolt-action metallic cartridge arm accepted by U.S. Government.
• •Spencer Repeating Rifle - Civil War era, documented provenance and excellent condition.
• •W. & C. Scott 8 Bore Hammer Shotgun (1873) - Damascus barrels, hand-engraved action with hunting scenes.
• •Sauer Luftwaffe Drilling - Military drilling rifle with original aluminum case and accessories.
• •Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Featured in shop blog with historical context.
• •Ithaca Model Flues SxS Shotgun (1915) - 16 gauge with select walnut and multipoint checkering.

"If it's a new over-under shotgun or an original Spencer Civil War carbine you're looking for, we hope you'll swing in for a visit or give us a call." — Glen Vilchek, Owner

East Coast Firearms is ranked as one of New York State's top firearm distributors. The difference isn't size—it's knowledge. Vilchek and his staff take time to discuss ammunition choices, help customers find rare pieces, and treat collectors seriously. Whether you need common ammo or spend months tracking down a specific vintage rifle, the approach is the same: answer your questions, help you find exactly what you need, and keep prices reasonable.

The shop serves Dutchess County and beyond, drawing serious hunters, sport shooters, and collectors from across the region.