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Gunsmiths in District of Columbia

Shop labor, per hour: $75national median of 350 gunsmiths; too few in District of Columbia
Cerakote on a pistol slide: $88national median of 80 gunsmiths; too few in District of Columbia
A pistol optic cut: $150national median of 57 gunsmiths; too few in District of Columbia

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Gunsmiths in District of Columbia

2 gunsmiths in District of Columbia.

Listed on the profile. Blank means not listed.

Gunsmith	Services
Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training LLC 97 - 56th Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20019 (202) 575-2485 Also: firearm instructor	Cleaning
DC Security Associates LLC 1413 K Street NW 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005 Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor	Cleaning Sight installation Trigger work

What gunsmith work costs in District of Columbia

Fewer than 10 gunsmiths in District of Columbia list a shop labor rate, too few for a state figure. Nationally, the median is $75, from 350 gunsmiths. 1 of the 2 gunsmiths in District of Columbia list prices on their USA Arms pages.

Listed gunsmith prices in District of Columbia and nationally
	District of Columbia	Nationally
Cerakote on a pistol slide	Too few listings	$88$75–$100 · 80 gunsmiths
Cerakote on a pistol frame	Too few listings	$93$75–$100 · 56 gunsmiths
Cerakote on a complete handgun	Too few listings	$178$150–$208 · 122 gunsmiths
Cerakote on a complete rifle or shotgun	Too few listings	$250$175–$300 · 98 gunsmiths
An additional Cerakote color	Too few listings	$45$35–$50 · 29 gunsmiths
A pistol optic cut	Too few listings	$150$125–$175 · 57 gunsmiths
Mounting and bore-sighting a scope or optic	Too few listings	$35$25–$50 · 274 gunsmiths
Cleaning a handgun	Too few listings	$45$35–$60 · 157 gunsmiths
Cleaning a rifle or shotgun	Too few listings	$65$43–$80 · 159 gunsmiths
Cleaning any firearm	Too few listings	$50$35–$70 · 311 gunsmiths
Threading a barrel	Too few listings	$135$100–$158 · 171 gunsmiths
Trigger work	Too few listings	$65$40–$100 · 171 gunsmiths
Installing sights	Too few listings	$40$30–$55 · 166 gunsmiths
Bluing	Too few listings	$200$148–$289 · 80 gunsmiths
Shop labor, per hour	Too few listings	$75$56–$90 · 350 gunsmiths
NFA engraving	Too few listings	$50$40–$65 · 89 gunsmiths
An appraisal	Too few listings	$43$20–$65 · 48 gunsmiths

From the prices each gunsmith’s USA Arms page lists: for each kind of work, the lowest general price it lists, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 gunsmiths listing the price. Prices are what gunsmiths list, not quotes: parts, disassembly and shipping may be extra. Figures as of October 21, 2026. Gunsmith prices nationwide, with examples

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