O’Daniel Gunsmithing

O’Daniel Gunsmithing Local gunsmith specializing in cleanings, restorations, and firearm customizations.

Currently working on a Re*****on model 12C pump action 22LR rifle. More updates to come. So far here is the before and a...
02/26/2026

Currently working on a Re*****on model 12C pump action 22LR rifle. More updates to come. So far here is the before and after of the trigger assembly. If you’re really interested in the job zoom in on the pictures. You’ll see a lot that has been taken care of. The entire section was completely disassembled, blasted or cleaned if needed, and reblued or polished.

A little while back I redone a 16ga bolt action shotgun. While the stock color was fun to mess with and unusual, definit...
02/17/2026

A little while back I redone a 16ga bolt action shotgun. While the stock color was fun to mess with and unusual, definitely catching eyes and getting looks; I decided to re do it again and this time give it a camo so I could take it hunting. This was the before and after.

Restored Steven’s 22-410, with some new parts to make it function corectly. Hole in stock patched up and rust free.
11/20/2025

Restored Steven’s 22-410, with some new parts to make it function corectly. Hole in stock patched up and rust free.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a wind chime made from brass shells? Recently put together a downward spiral two ring wind...
09/21/2025

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a wind chime made from brass shells? Recently put together a downward spiral two ring wind chime made with .223 brass shells that I shot then cleaned and polished. I used chain to hang the shells but could also substitute for fishing line. Could also use different size shells depending on which shell you would want. And have also thought about different designs of hanging other than the downward spiral

A good blasting done to an old rusted receiver can make a big difference. This particular receiver someone tried to bond...
03/05/2025

A good blasting done to an old rusted receiver can make a big difference.
This particular receiver someone tried to bondo (or use some type of glue) to seal the seam between the stock and receiver. It managed to seep inside to the mechanical parts.

Just an older photo I forgot to post of a cleaning job I completed on a rifle. While disassembling the firearm I noticed...
02/23/2025

Just an older photo I forgot to post of a cleaning job I completed on a rifle.
While disassembling the firearm I noticed metal shavings in the reciever and metal mixed with oil running into the trigger assembly.
I noticed that the bolt holding the grip to the reciever was cross threaded and the metal fell through to the reciever.
No damage was done to the inside of the firearm and everything was cleaned thoroughly.

The last of the blueing from the 12ga.This shows the before and after of the barrel. The pictures just don’t do it justi...
01/24/2025

The last of the blueing from the 12ga.
This shows the before and after of the barrel.
The pictures just don’t do it justice!

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