There comes a moment in every firearm owner’s life where you open a dusty old case, pull out a gun you haven’t touched in years, and think:
“Wow. This thing looks like it just lost a bar fight... with a trash compactor... during a hurricane.”
We get it. Life happens. Guns get neglected, stored in weird places, passed down from generations of relatives who didn’t believe in gun oil or logic. Maybe it’s your grandpa’s shotgun. Maybe it’s a flea market “deal” that looked better in the parking lot. Or maybe it’s something you’ve had forever and just never knew what to do with.
Whatever the story is, we’re here to tell you this:
At C.A.R. Firearms in Kent, WA, we bring old firearms back to life.
And no, it’s not some weird Dr. Frankenstein operation—though to be fair, we’ve seen a few guns that could’ve starred in a horror film.
This is gun restoration, and we treat it with the respect, craftsmanship, and dry wit it deserves.
Let’s start with the obvious: restoring a firearm doesn’t just make it pretty. It makes it functional, reliable, and safe.
And yes, fine, it also makes it cool. Because who doesn’t want to say, “Yeah, this was my great-grandfather’s rifle. We brought it back from the brink. No big deal.”
Here’s why people in Kent (and beyond) come to us for gun restoration:
Look, not every gun is an antique collector’s dream. Some are just important—emotionally. They’ve got stories. Memories. Maybe a few mystery scratches.
Restoring them means keeping that legacy alive without having to duct tape the stock.
If you’re sitting on a World War II relic or a Civil War musket that’s seen better centuries, don’t let it rot.
With careful restoration, we can bring back the function and form without erasing the soul.
No really, they don’t. And sometimes, old firearms are just built different—in a good way. Stronger steel, better wood, classic lines. You just need someone to bring it back to its former glory.
Let’s say this together: Restoration is not just cosmetic.
We replace parts, refinish surfaces, and rework mechanics. Because no one wants to fire a rust-covered relic and pray it doesn’t explode.
Now let’s get into the gritty, glorious details. Because we don’t do halfway jobs. And we definitely don’t do “good enough.”
We do it right.
We take the firearm apart piece by piece and inspect every single component.
(This is where we discover decades of mystery grime and make a lot of “what in the world happened here?” faces.)
Surface rust? Pitting? Funk that smells like a garage from 1962? We handle it.
We use safe and effective methods to clean metal surfaces without overdoing it and losing the firearm’s identity.
Cracked wood? Peeling varnish? Bubba tried to carve his initials?
We restore wood stocks to their natural beauty with refinishing, crack repair, sanding, and sealing—all done by hand, with care, not some random belt sander from a hardware store.
We clean and replace internal parts as needed, adjusting springs, sears, pins—everything it takes to make your firearm safe and fully operational again.
No one wants to shoot through a barrel that looks like a tunnel in a horror movie.
We deep clean, polish, and inspect barrels so you get precision performance without the trauma.
If needed, we refinish the metal to protect it and make it shine. Whether you want original bluing or a modern Cerakote finish, we’ve got options.
Ah yes, the age-old question.
If you’ve got something truly collectible—like a museum-grade piece—it may be best to keep it as-is, patina and all.
But if you’ve got a firearm that’s non-functional, dangerous, or just plain busted, and you’re not planning to auction it at Sotheby’s, restoration actually preserves and improves its value.
Also: sentimental value? That’s priceless. And you can’t take a wall-hanger to the range.
We see it all. And we restore it all. If it goes bang (or used to), we’ll work on it.
🔸 Bolt-action rifles
🔸 Pump and lever-action shotguns
🔸 Revolvers and semi-auto pistols
🔸 Hunting rifles from the last century
🔸 Classic AR/AK platforms
🔸 Black powder and antique arms (yup, even those)
If you’re not sure whether it’s restorable, bring it in. We’ll give it a look and an honest assessment. No nonsense. No pressure. Just straight talk from Kent’s trusted gunsmiths.
We’re not trying to sound full of ourselves, but... we’re kinda great at this.
Why? Because we treat each firearm like it’s the only one in the room. And we actually care.
✔️ Years of gunsmithing experience
✔️ Precision tools + skilled hands
✔️ Historical knowledge and research for older firearms
✔️ In-house Cerakote & refinishing options
✔️ Customized plans for every project
✔️ Open communication from start to finish
This isn’t some quick-fix, spray-and-pray kind of shop. This is restoration done with brains, heart, and elbow grease.
You’ve looked at it long enough. That old rifle in the closet. The revolver in the drawer. The shotgun you haven’t fired since Y2K.
It’s time.
Bring it to C.A.R. Firearms, and let’s bring it back to life.
📍 Visit Us:
6613 S 192nd Pl K106, Kent, WA 98032
📞 Call: (253) 642-7461
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Because every old gun has a story.
Let’s make sure it’s not a tragic one.