Local Update
I know that I haven't posted anything in a while as we have been helping the church in providing for those that have lost everything in the floods. God has blessed our extended families as nothing but a little property damage for most of those that are closest to us. Now, we begin to mutate in trying to get revenue flowing again for all of the local businesses. This is going to be a long process to rebuild. Things will never be the same again, and in the months and years to follow others will also need much assistance. I suspect that the death toll will be in the thousands (just in WNC) by the time all is said and done. We continue to pray for those that have lost their loved ones and those that are still missing. All of that is to say that to help anyone else one must help themselves first. So, we are open for business again and I am ready to schedule appointments. Thank you all for your understanding and support,
God Bless
Photo Gallery
Second Test
Finished Product. Works perfectly.
Testing how much more metal should be removed.
J Stevens Favorite 17. Was not holding at half cock when the lever was worked.
Model 17 Hammer build up weld.
Muzzle loader build
Smooth & Tune on 1911 and custom Kydex holster
Cut barrel to 16.2" from 24" and re-crown
Custom AR build with Hydro dipped AR lower
Showing the re crown
Custom Kydex sheath
Adding length to barrel with custom compensator
Painted Pistol
Making custom Grips/ Scales
Finished product
Busted grip repair
Finished Product
Another view of finished product
Re blue using slow rust method
Slow rust bluing finished
336 drill and tap for scope mount
336 drill and tap, scope mount installed
Bedding Stock
Bedding Stock Prep
Nickel plated Colt coach gun screw replacement, had to fabricate the screw and nickel plate it for the customer.
Cylinder fit on an Umberti Cimerron.
Touch up scratches on original cylinder
Scratches touched up
Cylinder fit completed
Cylinder fit completed
Seized up Smith & Wesson
Seized up Smith & Wesson, finally got the hand unseized.
Laser Engraved Bolt
Laser Engraved Glock - Top view
Laser Engraved Glock
Laser Engraving Project donation to local Veterans' Group
Shotgun dent repair
Shotgun dent repair
Shotgun dent repair after
Shotgun dent repair before
Shotgun dent repair
Shotgun dent repair after
Beautiful piece of history
Came to me not working, minor issue with assembly, had her running in just a few minutes.
Very pleasant gun to shoot.
Customer wanted a cut and target crown
You can really see how much came off the length.
Finishing up the polish on the muzzle after all is cut.
Someone lost their sight.
I got another one silver brazed on.
Yep, looks pretty straight to me.
Colt Junior that came to me in a bag.
Surprisingly a pretty good shooter for a .22 short.
Regardless, a cool piece of history. The grip screws on this were also in horrible condition, but we got them adjusted.
Karagnof
Karagnof
Dirty Bird Kurtz K98
Dirty Bird Kurtz K98
870 left outside for a year? And a broken extractor spring
870 bolt
this shows us where the ejector spring is.
Repaired and cleaned.
Repair is completed.
SxS reproduction Coach Gun.
Right hammer not holding cocked.
Lil bit of cleaning and stoning
Laser Engraved "Thumper" on the barrel of an old turkey gun.
Another Happy Customer
Cleaning up to Re-blue
Getting Slow Rust Blued.
Completed Conservation and Refinish.
Slide Replacement with an RMRcc cut slide.
Firearm Training
Sign up for upcoming NRA certified instruction:
NRA Gun Safety Seminar: 1 hour course cost is $25 per person - 4 students per class.
All courses start at 10 AM. No firearms are allowed during these courses.
Sign up for upcoming NRA certified instruction:
NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. The cost is per person is $125 - with only 4 students per class.
All courses start at 10 AM. No firearms are allowed during these courses.
Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading - 8 hour course, cost is $125 per person, Only 2 students per course -
All courses start at 10 AM. No firearms are allowed during these courses.
Your best source in Western North Carolina for Reloading Equipment and Components.
We offer Lyman and Shooter's World products on an order by order basis. We also have plans to begin internet sales this year and to put a beginning reloading special together that will offer the beginning loader everything that they will need to safely begin making their own ammunition.
Having been a Log and Timber Frame home builder for twenty-five years, it was a horrendous blow when Cecil suffered a mild stroke at age 47. Ultimately, it forced him back into the VA health care system, which he had avoided like the plague for years. After some time had passed, it was obvious he would no longer be able to complete the rigors that await in the construction industry. With guidance from friends and loved ones he was able to get into the Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation Program that allowed him to utilize unused portions of the GI Bill that was earned years prior. Having been an avid outdoorsman and shooter for many years, including reloading his own ammunition, it seemed the logical avenue of pursuit to be in the firearms industry, if possible. At this age, starting a new career and not having the opportunity to apprentice under a Smith, It seemed the only logical way to pursue this new path was through extensive research and education through other than normal avenues.
Help the oldest American Civil Rights Organization fight to preserve your Second Amendment Rights for not only yourself, but those of your children and their children.
" Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry - March 23, 1775
St. John's Church Richmond, VA
"As I was obtaining my associate in science of Firearms Technology from Sonoran Desert Institute, I began completing all of the proper steps involved in starting a gunsmith company. Once the preliminaries were in place, I applied for my first Federal Firearms Licenses (01 and 06) and graduated with honors in January 2021 and promptly opened Mountain Man Gun Worx. After completing the degree, I immediately enrolled in American Gunsmithing Institutes' advanced gunsmithing program and, completed the final certification in Jan of 2022. Then, on to Modern Gun School's 'Advanced Gunsmithing' program that was completed in July 2022. I have also taken welding and manual machining courses at our local community college (HCC) over the course of the last year. I am as dedicated to providing the highest quality craftsmanship as I have been in gaining the education that I have acquired over the last few years and consider myself fortunate to be able to pursue my second dream career." Cecil
Ship your firearm to us for repairs or upgrades.
I really appreciate the services that Yelp provides, but for some unknown reason, they continue to take down my reviews. I am very proud of the fact that all of the customer reviews that I have received have been excellent and that all of them recommend my services to others. Below are the reviews that have been copy and pasted to this page for review for those who may not know us.
Asher B.
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2reviews
11/29/2023

Service on my firearm was great. Gotten multiple firearms worked. Great gunsmith that has a lot of knowledge in what he does. Prices are extremely reasonable. Would recommend to everyone that needs repairs.

Joshua W.
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13reviews
9/29/2023

He is VERY knowledgeable!!! I brought him a .38 and a 9mm handgun, and they were in horrible shape. He by far exceeded my expectations on… Read More

Richard D.
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8/22/2023

Excellent quality workmanship with suggestions that have improved the accuracy of my brother's rifle.
Service requested surpassed expectations, making my cher's shotgun comfortable for her to handle.
Deep cleaning and custom laser graphics are perfect.

Joe B.
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1review
4/15/2023

So I searched for a gun smith and mountain man gun worx was one of the choices, I spoke to Cecil on the phone, and he was very knowledgeable, I felt comfortable leaving my weapon with him, he fixed my issues speedily and at an excellent price. I am about to send another of my babies to get worked on very soon and will recommend mountain man gun worx to everyone. Did I say he was a vet as well? He is, vet owned and operated.

John D.
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1review
4/15/2023

Nice veteran owned company! Good man! Happy without his work.

Haywoodcountyboy 8.
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2/1/2022

This man is great at what he does and a great person he's the only one I use anytime I need my guns worked on would definitely recommend and will be going to again
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Mountain Man Gun Worx
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786, United States
Hours
Open today | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm |
