Practical gunsmithing for working firearms and family heirlooms
At Happy Moose Farm in Salem, Missouri, gunsmithing is about responsibility, craftsmanship, and keeping firearms safe and functional for the people who rely on them.
Whether it’s a well-used hunting rifle or a family heirloom that deserves careful attention, each firearm is treated with respect and precision.
Safety and legal compliance are central to every job. All work is performed responsibly, in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
If a firearm is unsafe or a repair is not advisable, you’ll be told plainly. No pressure. No shortcuts.
How it works:
1 — Contact us to discuss your firearm and needs
2 — We confirm whether the service is a good fit
3 — Local drop-off or nationwide transfer handled appropriately
4 — Work is completed with care and transparency
Reach out to discuss your firearm and see if this service is right for your needs.
Michael provides:
● Cleaning, repair, and restoration services
● Careful, detail-oriented workmanship
● Respect for both the tool and the owner
● Honest communication
● Practical solutions
Our services are for you if:
● You own hunting or sporting firearms
● You value safety, longevity, and proper function
● You prefer repair and maintenance over constant replacement
● You want clear communication and honest recommendations
Michael Conway, Gunsmith and Army Veteran
Repair, cleaning, transfers, sight installation, and more
Labor Rates
FFL Transfers
Cleaning & Inspection
Detailed Strip & Clean
Cold Bluing/Rebluing
Insurance Appraisals
COMING SOON:
AR-15 Services
AK-style Services
Shotgun Services
Handgun Services
1911 Services
Sight Installation
Standard Services
Custom Work
Specialty Services
Must read before any services are performed…
All firearms must be inspected by the gunsmith prior to starting work.
Firearms services performed on a first come first served basis.
Bring your firearm to the shop unloaded and cased.
Please inform the gunsmith of any prior work done to the firearm.
Bring at least one magazine (if applicable) for the firearm.
For sight-in work, please bring 1 box of the same ammunition you plan on using.
Deposit is required for repair and restoration services.
Warranty repairs are NOT done in house.
The gunsmith CANNOT instruct (or teach).
Note: Firearms dropped off for malfunction diagnosis, sight install with zeroing must include a magazine and ammunition. If no ammo is provided a box will be added to the bill.
Authorized Dealer for the following companies:
Aero Precision
DPMS Panther Arms
Brownells
MidwayUSA
Numrich Gun Parts
Davidson’s
Midwest Gunworks
Palmetto State Armory
Black Rain Ordinance
Century Arms
Cadik
Chattanooga Shooting.
Lipsey’s
We will carry the following brands and ammunition:
Riptide Armory
Black Hills
Browning
CCI
Federal Premium
Hornady
Magtech
Maxxtech
Remington
Sig Sauer
Winchester
Wolf
.22
.22LR
.223 5.56 x 45mm NATO
7.62 x 39mm
.30-30
.308
.30-06
9mm
.40
.45
.380
.357
8mm Mauser
12 gauge (target, bird, buck, and turkey shot)
20 gauge (target, bird, buck, and turkey shot)
.410 (target, bird, buck, and turkey shot)
- Monday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Additional hours by appointment