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High Chaparral Gunsmithing in Mesa was originally High Chaparral Creatives.  Before we acquired our Federal Firearms License (FFL) the workspace specialized in woodworking, forging, and fabrication. On this page, you’ll find a showcase of our diverse projects, encompassing both firearm-related tasks and other crafts, from both of our locations.

1831 Eli Whitney Pre Civil War Musket

Non-Historical Restoration

1893 Marlin from 1898 – Rust Removal / Historical Preservation

Springfield Krag Rust Removal / Preservation

Ruger Mk2 Assembly

Sometimes you see things are the just special. Like a model 1882 Schmidt- Rubin Swiss Army Revolver, manufactured in 1927

3rd and final fitting of an oversized butt plate onto a Browning BAR

2nd fitting of an oversized butt plate onto a Browning BAR

Laser Prep P2: Polishing Titanium — After the 800 grit, I did some scotch brite by hand as I get closer to the final polishing process.

Laser Prep P1: Polishing Titanium — 800Grit on a Brodbeck Grinder, homemade vaccum chuck, developing the polishing sequence for best results