S & S Firearms was founded in 1957 by Edward P. Siess and his wife, Mary Ann, to supply collectors, reenactors, and military historians with hard-to-find parts and restoration items. Now approaching 65 years in business, the company is run by the third generation of the Siess family—Mary Ann, Ed Jr....
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S & S Firearms was founded in 1957 by Edward P. Siess and his wife, Mary Ann, to supply collectors, reenactors, and military historians with hard-to-find parts and restoration items. Now approaching 65 years in business, the company is run by the third generation of the Siess family—Mary Ann, Ed Jr., and Phil Jr.—maintaining the same commitment to honesty, integrity, and personal attention that defined the business from day one.
"We always look forward to greeting our valued customers at the Baltimore Antique Arms Show and the spring and fall N-SSA nationals in Winchester."
S & S Firearms focuses exclusively on original and reproduction parts for Civil War through WWII-era firearms. They do NOT carry modern firearms, ammunition, or offer gunsmithing services.
Their inventory includes parts for:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Rifle/Carbine Parts | Triggers, safeties, bands, swivels, sights, stocks, locks |
| Handgun Parts | Pistol stocks, revolver grips, nipples, screws, springs |
| Accessories | Bayonets, slings, cleaning rods, sight protectors, tools |
| Reloading Supplies | Bullets, cartridge cases, moulds, dies, sizing equipment, lubes |
| Uniforms & Insignia | Coats, jackets, trousers, headgear, gauntlets, insignia from 1800s-WWII |
| Books | Over 500 titles covering firearms history, restoration, and operation |
| Equipment | Gun cases, cleaning supplies, leather goods, ammo boxes, maintenance tools |
S & S Firearms operates as a mail-order-only business. Their physical shop in Glendale, NY is not open to the public—all sales are conducted through their website at ssfirearms.com.
New items are added weekly, and they maintain a "Wanted to Buy" list for customers seeking specific parts. If you can't find what you're looking for, email them directly.
While they don't operate a retail location, S & S Firearms regularly attends: - Baltimore Antique Arms Show - N-SSA National Championships (spring and fall, Winchester)
These are the best opportunities to meet the team in person and browse their latest inventory.
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