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Clean and oil, Ultrasonic cleaner or hand clean

Thorough safety checks & test firing

Mount and bore sights, recoil pad installation, broken stock repair, etc.

Restoration Services – Stock refinishing, metal work, blueing, coatings, etc.

Muzzle brake installation / Barrel threading

Glass bedding / Rifle accurizing services

Custom handgun action and trigger work

Custom shotgun barrel work

Custom stock and metal work

Professional shotgun fittings

Testimonials + Before and After

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I had some gunsmith work done here by Bart Miller. My issue was a nasty chip in my rifle stock that was somewhat large and in a very bad location that significantly reduced the value and eye appeal of my rifle. Bart was able to expertly repair the chip and did a masterful job of blending the new wood with the 50 year old finish. I was impressed by the craftsmanship and the price. It’s very hard to find skilled gunsmith labor for a reasonable price in the metro area but I found my new goto guy for all my future gunsmithing needs.

Jason R.
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I took my Browning Citori in to Legacy for some work. The weapon was a present from my Dad when I graduated from college, so has a bit of sentimental value over and above the fact that it shoots really well. Turns out that over the last almost 40 years I wore out some bits on the action. Picked up my Citori this afternoon, and Bart not only took care of that issue, but tightened up other parts of the action/fit as well. It feels as tight and smooth as the day I got it.

Hat’s off to Bart and his staff!
I now know where all of my weapons go if they need work.

Jim W.
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This review is strictly regarding the team at legacy gunsmith inside the gun club. I recently came into possession of about 7 different guns. I first took them to somewhere else to try to sell them and was treated like some idiot. I can only assume because I didn’t look like a typical gun guy they wouldn’t give me the time of day or any fair offers. (joke’s on you as I’m a military veteran with more gun experience than they seemed to have) what a refreshing change of pace coming into see the team here. They were all super friendly and let us drop off the guns and go about our day. When we came back, they gave us the market price on all our guns, even the ones they couldn’t buy. For the ones they could purchase, they made a fair price (70% of market value) and cut us a check! Even gave us an offer for a gun they they didn’t originally want but did it because we sold them the ones they did! Best of all, the customer service here represents a true American way. We love our country, our guns, and our family… They treat their customers like family. For that reason, we will only do business here moving forward.

Shayne A.
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“I picked up a new pistol at a gun show that had a horrible trigger, and I was incredibly disappointed. But Bart, the gunsmith at the Centennial Gun Club, did an amazing “trigger job” on it and it now feels as clean and crisp (if not better) than the trigger on my Kimber. Thanks Bart!!!”
Bob
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Bart, As I expected, you did an outstanding job with the Colt 9mm Combat Commander I dropped off. I had no idea why it would be having cycling issues. Since you completed the work we’ve shot over 250 rounds with it. It’s now accurate AND reliable. Thanks for helping me with hard to fix guns over the years. I always know where to bring them.
Kevin K.
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I brought this year old pistol into you all as it was double feeding and had worked flawlessly until it didn’t! I was concerned, as it was an expensive pistol and a long wait to get it. So, I was kinda bummed that it was having problems. Jacy put me at ease with his helpful and friendly manner and assured me that he could fix it and would have it to me one day later.

Sure enough, I got a call the next day and it was ready. I paid my $35, yes $35 and Jacy told me he modified the extractor/ejector and tidied it up. I test fired it and it worked flawlessly. My race gun was back on line!

I just wanted to take a minute to thank Jacy for his kindness, friendly manner and extreme competence. I am very impressed with your skill, service and professionalism. That goes for everyone I came in contact with at Legacy.

Today, Bart took my disassembled Ruger 22/45 and reassembled it while showing me how to put the hammer in the fired position in order to allow reassembly. He was patient, thorough in his explanation and very friendly.

Really wanted to give you all an attaboy and tell you how much I appreciate you and that Centennial has this service on site, it’s one of the reasons I belong. Thanks for your helpful, friendly and terrific service.

M.M.
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“What is really outstanding is the level of service provided; this shop is the only place I will entrust my guns to going forward. Bart and his staff are experts at their trade and true customer service experts as well. My hat is off to Bart and his shop!”

Paul DiMarchi
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Just a quick note to say how pleased I am with Master Gunsmith Bart Miller’s work on my Auto Ordnance m1 carbine.

What was wrong with it? Nothing. Except it looked brand new, right out of the box, which it was. I am a WWII reenactor and I wanted a rifle that looks like it’s “been there”. That’s where Bart came in. I’m not sure how he did it, but now it looks exactly like an original paratrooper carbine that I own. Outstanding! Now I will be using that carbine for parades, living history and static displays.

It’s one thing to be adept at repairing a firearm, which is smack dab in the middle of Bart’s wheelhouse. But it’s quite another thing to have the ability, talent and desire make a gun look authentic, like in my case.

What Bart has the ability to do is artistic, (he probably could make a handsome living in Hollywood), and Centennial Gun Club is extremely fortunate to have Mr. Miller on staff.

To borrow a line from The Terminator, “I’ll be back.”

Dan D.
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My employees needed a break from work today. It has been one of those weeks. So i told them we would go shooting. I saw that you had a gunsmith shop onsite and since i had never been to the CGC it helped the decision of where to go. The shooting was great. We have Nothing but positive comments to make.

However my experience with the gunsmiths was impressive. The first gunsmith saw me lingering and came out to ask if he could help with anything He knew exactly the rifle I was talking about without even seeing it. He knew the history and design of the scope mount He told me to bring it on in and they would look. He brought jacy out and I explained the issue with the 1903 my father put together and sporterized when i was quite young. This is the first year my youngest son will have the chance to hunt big game with me so I want him to use this gun that was made to create a strong family bond and a legacy of love for the outdoors. Jacy took it back and went over it quickly and when he came back out with it he had some good info and tips. My gunsmith TJ retired so I have been hesitant about handing over a rifle that is so important to me but your crew seems so professional and knowledgeable that I will have no hesitation.

John Wheeler
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Just a short note of thanks for helping me with my CZ during the Insight training last weekend.  Once again Legacy Gunsmith was there when we needed help.  And your suggestions about how to improve the firearm’s performance with a simple change in my stance worked perfectly.  Of course the fiber optic fix for my front sight was, from an ‘on the spot’ Pit Crew perspective, quite invaluable to Susan and me, and ensured our uninterrupted attendance at the class.
Please extend our thanks to your team as well.  On the rare occasions when you are not there, the quality of their work and their routine expert advice is always greatly appreciated.
Ben P.
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This may seem like an unusual compliment but I’d like to thank Centennial Gun Club for helping me decide NOT to buy a particular handgun. I’ve never seen another gun store that will let you try a pistol or rifle before deciding whether to buy it. (Used firearms, not new, I understand.) There was a used pistol that looked like it might fit the bill for what I was looking for but after firing it I decided it wasn’t a great fit for me. Club staff actually encouraged me NOT to buy the gun when seeing that I wasn’t loving it. I really appreciate that level of looking out for your customer. It’s part of the reason I’ve encouraged many friends to buy their guns at Centennial Gun Club and why I purchase from you as well.

R.K.
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Thank you for the great service today.  The 1 on 1 with your gunsmith was really valuable and Kyle McIntosh is nothing short of fantastic.  His customer service ethic, patience, skill and genuine caring about my needs really made a huge difference for me.  As a Vietnam veteran with disabilities I have challenges that he helped guide me through and I really appreciated it more then you know.  I am not an easy customer to please, and I am a very satisfied customer.   I will gladly tell any of your members and non-members to take advantage of this great new service. 

Bob N.
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Your man Jacy got my M17 rear sight fixed in no time! I cannot say enough about what a warm and expert guy he is. So glad to have this level of expertise available to us as members of CGC!

Martin B.
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I wanted to tell you about my recent experience with selling two revolvers to you at the Centennial Gun Club. I had seen you “advertising” at the club and from emails that I had received. I had two revolvers that I did not use and did not want to keep so I brought them over to the club and spoke to Lucas. He explained to me in detail how the process worked and that he would need about 30 minutes to review the revolvers and obtain a price.

When I came back he had a price much higher than I had expected…which came as a very pleasant surprise. I agreed to the price and the transaction was very simple, quick and seamless. Your team handled all of the needed paperwork which was even better.

Thank you for a great experience. Should I have other firearms that I wish to sell I will not hesitate to use your service or recommend you to others who may be in the same situation.

Thanks again.

G.B.
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I have used four Gunsmith’s over the past 40+ years, in three different locations in the U.S. Bart Miller is the best Gunsmith I have ever relied upon. Specifically, the quality of work, quick turn around time, superb skills and customer service, and reasonable costs, allow me to say Legacy Gun Smith is the best. We are fortunate to have Bart and his team at Centennial Gun Club. Most recently, I took a completely locked up pistol with a round in the chamber to Bart for advise, because I was certain I needed to return this new pistol to the manufacturer. Bart calmly took the pistol, and in about 10 minutes, presented me with a defective bullet, and thus a perfectly functioning pistol…free of charge. I have used Bart and his team for multiple upgrades and am totally satisfied with their level of perfection.

Jan
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To Centennial Gun Club:

Just a note and a word of thanks to Mr. Bart Miller (Gunsmith). I would like to thank Mr. Miller for working so diligently on my match CZ pistols using his expertise and “magic.” He was very patience with me to get the pistols right for me. For the record, he did not replace with any aftermarket parts, just used the stock parts. I am guessing he just adjusts and polishes the parts to make the pistols just that much better.

My last match I won by seventeen hundreds of a second. I think his hard work for me paid off.

Once again, thank you so much.

R. S.
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I wanted to pass along my special thanks to Mike, Jeff, and others at Legacy Gunsmithing for their great service and support.  I bought a used Ruger rifle that had a poorly installed muzzle brake.  They diagnosed the problem quickly and helped me come up with the best plan of action to get it fixed. Then they quickly got it fixed.

I also had some minor issues with a couple other rifles that they fixed right on the spot for no charge…amazing service and I will certainly be back!   They are friendly and eager to help, which is a real plus in today’s world.   Truly, they are the best of the best, and I was very lucky to have found them.

Having served in the US Air Force for nearly 37 years, I understand the importance of great support and service, so I am proud to give them my absolute highest recommendation  to support any gunsmithing needs you may have!

Thanks again!

Fred
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It has been such a pleasure dealing with you!  When Warren Watson of Warren Watson School of Shotgunning recommended that I use you for my shotgun fitting ( because you are one of the best gun fitters he has used over the years) I didn’t doubt his word!  So I took my new Browning White Lightning to you at Centennial Gun Club.  You spent time with me, explaining exactly what you you would do to my gun.  You were also able to simulate how the new fit would feel, by using temporary materials on the stock so I could mount it.  You gave me a reasonable completion date as well.

I have had many compliments on your work since that first meeting.  I was so please, that I returned a month later with my Browning XT!  You had kept files on my first gun, so you were able to duplicate the stock work on my 12 gauge.

Many, many thanks for your expertise and service.  I am certain that Centennial Gun Club feels fortunate to have you there with them.

Meddi
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I am writing to thank you for allowing Jacy to help me today.  I brought in our school track starter pistol because it was having trouble. Jacy worked on the starter pistol, although it was not his expertise, and brought it back to working condition.  He saved our school nearly $300 if we were to purchase a new one.  We struggle with not having enough funds all of the time.  You guys are the best.  I will always give you my/our business.  Thank you once again and we will hopefully see you soon.
S.S.
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I’m writing to offer some feedback on a .308 to 6.5 Creedmoor conversion and accurizing Mike had completed for me in March. Unfortunately due to other obligations I was unable to do any load development until the beginning of August. Now that I’ve had the opportunity to explore the capabilities of the new rifle I find it difficult to not to share with you how I feel about Mike’s work.
Yesterday I took the rifle out for its intended purpose, a Bicycle 5 x 5 (2.5” x 3.5” Target / 5 String / 500 yards). The card reflects two 5 strings shot independently 20 mins apart in varied wind conditions approximated from 10 to 20 mph. You can see 7 of 10 hit with 2 groups of 3 and once on target the rifle printed approximately 1” groups both times at 500 yards. This level of precision is proving to be consistent.
Mike’s build is easily the most consistent rifle I’ve owned or shot. There’s a good deal of work that goes into that level of precision beyond the build, however the gunsmith is who makes that level possible to begin with. From an OEM Remington 700 .308 Mike produced what I confidently consider a .25 MOA rifle, but it’s not just the workmanship worth noting. It’s important to point out Mike’s attentiveness, professionalism, and counsel was appreciated and a vital part of the process.
My thanks to Mike, and Legacy. I look forward to the next one.

Patrick
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If you are looking for a gunsmith that you can trust look no further. I have a Savage 30.06 that I have had to other gunsmiths and never got nothing but B.S. and a bill, Until I was told to bring it to Legacy.

They helped me solve a long time misfiring issue that turned out to be a savage Firing spring. These men at Legacy helped me resolve this issue professionally and timely due to my upcoming hunt. They took responsibility for the issue after looking at the gun once and stood by their commitment to service till my gun was fixed and I can assure you it was not an easy fix as it took several times of trying on their part till they figured out the issue and called Savage and got me the replacement parts. Then let me test fire it there to make sure we finally fixed my long time issue.

And wouldn’t you know it less than a week later I was on my on my hunt and had a bull Elk walk out in front of me @ 243 yards and It was a one shot one kill scenario, My First Bull Elk EVER! Thank you Legacy and Thank you Bart for helping me have a reliable and dependable gun for what turned out to be my most unforgettable hunting experience yet. You are a master of your craft and I will never let anyone touch my firearms but you and your Staff.

Your grateful customer,

Ivan
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I want to thank you for the outstanding, and I mean outstanding, job you did for me finishing the stock work on my custom model 98 Mauser, as well as in repairing the 60-year old double set trigger mechanism on my Wilbur Hauck single shot rifle.  Because there are only 148 known Hauck single shot rifles in existence, there are precious few who even know his name.  When my rifle began developing trigger issues, I brought it to you because of your reputation in dealing with high quality weapons and performing top-notch work.  Clearly you exceeded my expectations.
In my book you definitely deserve the title of master gunsmith as you are many grades above and beyond the majority of guys who hang out a shingle claiming to know their way around sophisticated gunsmithing but in reality know very little.
Steve
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I had recently purchased a used gun from Centennial Gun club and it took out on the range last week. I was having trouble getting it to fire even when it went into battery. There was a usual issue with the firing pin and trigger assembly that needed some minor changes. I took it into the gunsmith. The team was very polite and professional. They took their time with me on the range that day trying to diagnose the problem. After just several days of trying it out on the range with the gunsmiths, they were able to fix the issue. The gun now works flawlessly! (I would like the thank gun smiths Kyle and Bart and anyone else who helped me) I would highly recommend this smith to anyone. The smiths there are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

The best part is since I bought the gun there at their location everything was covered 100% under their guaranteed warranty.

N.R.
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Thank you for taking such good care of me and my Remington 11-87!  It is really nice to find a trustworthy gunsmith who is extremely knowledgeable about my firearms.  You immediately saw the missing O-ring [okay – it may have taken you 10 seconds . . . . ], diagnosed and fixed the problem, test-fired the gun, and returned it to me with a smile and a statement of “no charge”.  The gun has fired flawlessly since.  Thank you.  I will be back!

David H.
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I brought my LCP in last night intending to drop it off and wait for 3-4 weeks.  I was greeted by Jeff, who said “hold on while I go take a look at it”.  He took it to the back, and came back within 10 minutes with my LCP performing as it should.  All he asked for was “good will”.  Amazing.  Your team will certainly be at the top of my list of providers when I need any future gunsmithing services… and I’ll tell anybody else I come across, too.  Thanks to Jeff, you, and your entire team for being customer service oriented, and for being a great bunch of guys.

Dave J.

The Signature Used Gun Difference

A Legacy Gunsmiths signature on each certification form is our way of assuring you we have personally inspected this firearm and it has passed our certification process.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at Legacy Gunsmithings used gun purchasing and certification process

The Initial Inspection

We take the time to get familiar with each gun that comes in for sale or trade by first giving it a thorough visual inspection. We check for things like:

  • Cracked stocks
  • Bulged barrels
  • Surface rust
  • Has it been altered

Then we look at the make, model, caliber, accessories etc. We also try to gain some insight as to its history from the owner. We’ll explain the specifics of how our purchasing program is structured so the customer can be a part of the process as it moves along.

Establish Finish Originality

Perhaps no other factor contributes more to, or detracts from, a gun’s value than whether it’s been refinished or not. A gun can easily lose half its book value, or more, if it doesn’t have the original finish. In addition, the difference between a properly refinished gun and a poorly done one can also make a huge difference. It’s important to keep in mind that gun value blue books only give values for guns in their original condition.

Note: (Making a determination on originality is not always an easy task. This is where the experience of our gunsmith staff comes into play. For over 30 years we’ve had the privilege of handling a wide variety of guns in their original pristine condition.

The first hand experience we’ve gained from having personally performed restorations over the last 3 decades helps give us valuable insight verifying originality since we had the opportunity to see the gun before and after it was redone.)

Percentage of Condition

Condition, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder and therefore open to interpretation. Fortunately, the gun Blue Books recognize this and have done a great job of providing the “tools” to help establish percentage of condition both by description and photos.

Establish Fair Market Value

We typically start the research by looking at industry standard firearm Blue Books. If we need to find more information, or additional comparable guns for sale, we’ll often go to the internet. Since the internet has countless listings being added and removed on a daily basis it can also be a great barometer for the gun markets ever fluctuating pricing.

Finding Common Ground

1) We review the information we’ve gathered with the customer to make sure they’re comfortable with everything.

2) Our goal is to reach common ground on the gun’s value. 

3) If everyone’s comfortable and confident with the information and the terms we then move forward. 

4) After the gun is purchased, it goes through our certification process.

The Certification Process

The top 2 priorities we keep in mind when we certify a gun is to make sure it is:

  1. Safe to shoot
  2. Reliable

We perform numerous checks on a gun to make sure it is within safe operating specifications.

We inspect each gun thoroughly, lock, stock and barrel.

The list of items we check can be quite involved and depends on the type of gun, of course. There are times when it makes sense to certify the gun before we buy it.

Sometimes we run into situations where, although the gun works, it’s out of spec. When this happens, we’ll take the time to bring it back to the proper spec’s. Think of it this way, just because your car runs, doesn’t mean it’s running correctly or at peak performance. In other words, things can “run” and still be out of spec!

If everything passes inspection we test fire the gun before it ever goes out for sale to the public. We provide a certification form with each used gun we sell with our gunsmith’s signature on it to show it has passed our certification process and it’s safe, reliable and ready to go. (There are of course a few exceptions like when there’s no ammo available or it’s an unfired gun).

Tech Time

Book one-on-one tech time with one of our gunsmiths. $20 per 15 min block of time. 

  • Price includes required range time.
  • Repair costs not included.
  • For details call 303-397-3288.
  • Come in and talk to your team directly
  •  Visit CGC Legacy Gunsmithing located inside Centennial Gun Club.

Deciding on which gun to buy and wondering, what if I change my mind?

If a customer buys a new gun from Centennial Gun Club and wants to return it for any reason, we will offer to buy it back within 30 days at 100% of its current used market value towards the purchase of another gun in stock.

Featured Gunsmith:

Bart Miller

Bart Miller has made a living as a gunsmith in the Denver area for over 30 years. He graduated from the Colorado School of Trades, a local gunsmithing school, in 1984 and now sits on their advisory board. In addition to his extensive experience, he is a certified gunsmithing instructor.

Bart began his gunsmithing career in 1984 at the age of 21, working for Gart Bros. During his 15 years there, he managed the repair shop for the majority of his tenure. Later, Bart and a business partner opened a small retail gun store specializing in gunsmithing, which he managed for five years before selling his interest in the business. Afterward, he established a gunsmith shop at a local gun store before transitioning to an opportunity with Bass Pro Shops.

At Bass Pro Shops, Bart worked for 10 years managing a five-person gunsmith shop and overseeing their Fine Gun Room. While there, he created the annual Generations Classic Sporting Clays Shoot, an event designed to celebrate shooting heritage, introduce people of all ages to shotgun shooting sports, and provide participants with the unique experience of shooting collector and high-end classic shotguns from around the world. Bart also developed a strong reputation for performing shotgun fittings for shooters of all ages, working closely with several local professional shooting instructors.

Bart’s expertise extends beyond gunsmithing. He has been a guest on local ESPN radio stations multiple times, discussing various aspects of gunsmithing and gun collecting. He has also spoken at Brownells Gunsmith Career Fair, where he presented two original seminars, “Trouble Shooting Firearms” and “How to Provide a Great Customer Service Experience.” These seminars have since become part of the curriculum at the Colorado School of Trades. Bart has contributed to the field as a writer, penning an article titled “If This Old Gun Could Talk” for an online magazine, which explores the firearm trade-in process and the sentimental value of gun ownership.

Throughout his career, Bart has conducted countless firearm appraisals, both for the companies he has worked for and through his own mobile appraisal business. He has re-barreled guns for a local S.W.A.T. team and completed custom design work for individuals with unique shooting needs. One of his hobbies is engaging in research and development work, including building prototypes, for which he has been issued two patents.

Bart’s primary focus in gunsmithing is on the design and function of firearms, understanding what makes them run efficiently, and emphasizing the importance of exceptional customer service.

Call: 303-397-3288

Located in Centennial Gun Club
11800 E. Peakview Avenue
Centennial, CO 80111

HOURS:
Monday – Saturday:
10am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed

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