Fairfax Firearms Repair

Fairfax Firearms Repair operates out of 86 West Street in Fairfield, VT, run by a gunsmith with over three decades of experience. The owner spent 16 years as head gunsmith at Century Arms before starting this shop part-time in 2002. Since going full-time in 2010, they've repaired, restored, and built approximately 1,500 firearms.

This is a full-service gunsmithing operation. All work happens in-house. They handle anything from muzzleloaders to the most modern rifles—and they mean it. If your firearm doesn't leave satisfied, they fix it on their dime. That's not marketing language; that's their stated policy.

Fairfax builds functional revolving rifles on quality platforms:

• •Ruger Single Six: $700–$1,300 (depending on if you supply the gun)
• •Ruger Blackhawk: $900–$1,600
• •Magnum Research BFR: $1,200–$2,000
• •Nagant Revolver conversions: $400
• •Smith & Wesson 320 replicas: $1,600 (conversion only)

All come with tapered round barrels (16.5"–22"), walnut stock and forearm with Schnabel tip, and gas deflectors that reduce cylinder gap side blast to manageable levels. Customers consistently report these convert into "absolute tack drivers" at 100+ yards.

Out-of-warranty Century Arms guns? This is the right place. The owner knows these rifles inside and out—he built the warranty department. Services include:

• •CETME/C93/C91 basic service: $80
• •AK variant repairs: $75–$350
• •FAL/L1A1 work: $80–$350
• •Khan shotgun firing pin replacement: $75

• •Hot caustic blue (hand polish): $225
• •Slow rust blue: $275
• •Nitre blue per piece: $50–$150
• •Color case hardening: $200–$400
• •Nickel plating (handgun/rifle): $150–$250
• •Damascus barrel restoration: $350

• •Chamber and fit barrel: $150
• •Install barrel liner: $100
• •Muzzle brake threading: $95
• •Muzzle crown work: $75
• •Barrel porting: $100
• •New bolt handle welding: $100

• •Glass bed one-piece stock: $75
• •Pillar and glass bed: $125
• •Factory finish: $120
• •Deluxe wood refinish: $240
• •Recoil pad installation: $65

Forcing cone lengthening, dent removal, choke installation, revolver action jobs, and cylinder fitting all available. Pricing ranges $35–$175 depending on complexity.

Monday–Friday: 7 AM to 6 PM Saturday: By appointment only

Phone: (802) 528-3017 Email: [email protected] Mailing: 86 West Street, Fairfield, VT 05455 FedEx: 86 West Street, Fairfax, VT 05454

NRA, NMLRA (National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association), AGA (American Gunsmithing Association), SASS (Single Action Shooting Society), ACGG (American Custom Gun Guild)

"These revolving rifles are absolute tack drivers. Shooting at about 120 yards standing at a ten inch steel plate, I was hitting it almost every time!" — John (customer testimonial)