Semper Smithing

Semper Smithing operates at 7565 US 51 in Minocqua, WI 54548 as a full-service gunsmith shop and firearms dealer. Built by veterans for shooters, the shop combines retail firearms sales, professional gunsmithing services, consignment opportunities, and a commitment to community mental health.

The core of the operation is custom gunsmithing work. Pricing is transparent and straightforward:

AR-Platform Work: - Upper receiver Cerakote: $100 - Lower receiver Cerakote: $100 - Handguard Cerakote: $100 - Barrel Cerakote: $100 - Stock Cerakote: $60 - Small parts (forward assist, selector switches): $50

Handgun Services: - Slide Cerakote: $100 - Grip module Cerakote: $100 - Barrel Cerakote: $100 - Small parts: $50 - Mount and bore sight: $40

Shotgun Work: - Barrel Cerakote (26" and under): $100 - Magazine tube: $80 - Receiver: $80 - Forend: $60 - Stock: $60

General Services: - Stippling (handgun frame): $100 - General repair: $80 minimum per gun, $80/hour labor, $100/machine hour - Clean and lubricate: $40-$80 depending on firearm type - Sight work and bore sighting: $40

All used firearms are thoroughly cleaned and inspected before sale. Current consignment inventory includes everything from .22 rimfire rifles ($100-$550) to competition-grade pistols ($1,000+). They source new inventory through partnerships with Davidson's, Zanders, Primary Arms, Silencer Shop, Strike Industries, and Aero Precision.

If you want to sell a firearm, Semper Smithing handles the entire process:

• •Consignment fee: 20% of selling price
• •Process: They inspect, grade condition, write descriptions, and handle all marketing
• •Payment: Net proceeds paid within 30 days via business check
• •Termination: Cleaning and inspection fees apply if you pull your item

Current consignment inventory includes:

They partner with Silencer Shop, which operates over 6,000 dealer locations nationwide and more than 500 kiosks. No hassle transfers—Silencer Shop handles the paperwork simplicity.

Semper Smithing participates in Live Today Put it Away, a suicide prevention initiative designed by the Gun Shop Project. Wisconsin loses over 800 people per year to suicide, with 1 in 5 being a veteran. 70% of veteran suicides and 50% of non-veteran suicides in Wisconsin involve firearms.

• •The shop offers free, indefinite firearm storage for anyone in crisis. Retrieve your firearm anytime—you'll fill out a 4473 form and pass a background check per ATF requirements, but there's zero cost for the storage service itself. This is genuine community work, not marketing.

• •Phone: 910-546-1801
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Website: www.sempersmithing.com

• •Firearms NOT purchased through Semper Smithing: $50 transfer fee
• •Private party transfers: $30 per firearm
• •Storage after service: $30/week (grace period: 1 week after completion, then charges stack)
• •Abandoned property policy: After 30 days of no contact, unclaimed firearms become property of Semper Smithing

They're not flashy or corporate. They quote honest pricing, do solid gunsmithing work, work with distributors you actually recognize (Davidson's, Aero Precision), and they take community responsibility seriously with the suicide prevention program. The owner curates a gallery of completed builds that shows actual craftsmanship, not marketing fluff.