Boxed guns are often considered the most valuable.  Yet many boxes show signs of wear and age. Repairing boxes is a challenge for many as they add tape or tabs to secure the corners.  We have a different approach and do not add any new materials like corner tabs, unless it is absolutely necessary.  Our adjustable jigs allow us to recreate the original form of the box before using natural animal glue.

Animal glues are extremely touch and have been around for centuries, these are the same glues used when the boxes were originally made and have been around longer than cardboard (Stradivarius used them too!).

These glues dry to a light yellow color and are almost invisible.  Because we only use period correct materials, restored boxes also have that period correct look.  Depending on the extend of the damage, some boxes do not reveal that they were restored, more severe cases will look like a repair was done decades ago. While some repairs can not be hidden, they do extend the condition and value significantly.

We work on ammo boxes, pistol boxes, rifle and shotgun boxes and other period boxes. Restoring these is also affordable: ammo boxes start at $20.00, pistol boxes start at $40.00.  Please contact us to discuss your project.