Homochitto Hollow Gunworks

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

2nd Amendment Sales Tax Free Weekend...tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.

Plenty of Dove loads, handguns, long guns, optics, centerfire and rimfire ammunition.

08/25/2026

Just a few days left until 2026 MS Second Amendment Sales Tax Free Weekend...all day Friday through Sunday.

Plenty of Dove loads, handguns, long guns, optics, centerfire and rimfire ammunition.

08/25/2026

Wi******er 1400 MKII chambered in 2¾” 20G

The 1400 MK II is a gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Wi******er for only six years from 1968 to 1973. The MKII was designed as an upgraded, more reliable version of the original 1400, primarily intended for bird hunting, trap shooting, and general field shooting. The MKII introduced an improved carrier release mechanism, a simplified bolt release system, and subtle aesthetic changes to the stock and forearm.

The particular gun was manufactured in 1972 at the historic Wi******er Repeating Arms factory in New Haven, Connecticut. It has a 26” ventilated ribbed barrel with a fixed modified choke. The shotgun came in the shop for a complete disassembly cleaning. After disassembly, I found the shotgun to be in excellent condition, but in desperate need of a detailed cleaning. I put all the parts in the ultrasonic cleaner for 30 minutes at 165°, dried everything with compressed air and applied a heavy coat of Barricade rust preventative. I reassembled and lubricated the shotgun and performed a function check and test fire. The MKII will struggle to cycle low-brass target or light field loads reliably if not kept clean and will require frequent, detailed cleaning of the gas ports to prevent cycling failures.

A very nice American made, 53-year-old shotgun headed back to the customer.

08/22/2026

Flite King K2011 Sport Deluxe chambered in 2¾” 20G

The High Standard Flite King K2011 Sport Deluxe is a vintage, highly regarded pump-action shotgun primarily chambered in 20G. The K2011 was manufactured for 9 years between 1966 and 1975. The incredibly smooth action and durable steel construction make it highly desirable for wing shooting. It shares a mechanical lineage with the famous Re*****on Model 31, Re*****on's first pump action, side-ejection shotgun manufactured for 18 years between 1931 and 1949.

This particular shotgun was manufactured in Hamden, Connecticut in July 1974. It has a 26” ventilated rib barrel with brass front sight and mid-bead with a fixed full choke and is designated as a “Flight of Quail” upland game bird edition with the factory rolled stamped quail scene on the receiver. The shotgun came in the shop with shell lifter not operating consistently. After complete disassembly and inspection, I was able to determine that the shotgun was missing the action lock spring. In addition, the lifter spring was slightly worn, but I was able to bend the spring into the correct position. I was able to locate the action lock spring at an on-line parts supplier. I put all the parts in the ultrasonic cleaner at 165° for 30 minutes, dried everything with compressed and applied a liberal coating of Birchwood Casey Barricade rust preventative. After reassembly and lubrication, I performed a function check and test fire.

Very nice 52 year old pump-action shotgun headed back to the customer.

08/22/2026

Re*****on 742 Woodmaster chambered in .30-06 Springfiled

The Re*****on Model 742 Woodsmaster is a famous, gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Re*****on Arms. Production began in 1960 and continued until it was discontinued in 1980. Over its 20-year production run, it became one of the most widely used deer hunting rifles in North America, with over 1.4 million units sold. While loved by generations of hunters the 742 also earned a polarizing reputation, often referred to by critics as the Jamomatic or Jam Master due to specific mechanical vulnerabilities when poorly maintained. It earned its negative reputation mainly in that the chamber must be kept meticulously clean and free of surface rust or oily residue. If neglected and not kept clean, fired brass casings expand and stick inside the chamber, causing severe failure-to-extract malfunctions and obvious feeding issues. The 742 likes to be well maintained and if it is, it will operate as intended.

This particular rifle was manufactured at the Re*****on Arms factory in Ilion, NY in 1978. It came in the shop with a magazine seating issue and a complete disassembly cleaning. After disassembly, I found the rifle to be well maintained and in good condition. The ejection port dust cover was missing and the magazine retaining tab on the front edge of the magazine was worn causing the magazine to not stay in the latched position. I put all the parts in the ultrasonic cleaner for 30 minutes at 165°, dried everything with compressed air and applied a heavy coat of Barricade rust preventative. After replacing the ejection port cover, I reassembled and lubricated the rifle and performed a function check and test fire with a new OEM four (4) round magazine. A nice, made in the USA, 48-year-old deer rifle headed back to the customer.

08/22/2026

ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS......

Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax Free Weekend will be Friday, 8/28 through Sunday, 8/30. Save that 7% off my already low prices.

Plenty of Dove loads in stock, handguns, long guns, optics, centerfire and rimfire ammunition. If it's a specific item you need, let me know so I can get it ordered.

08/15/2026

Browning BAR chambered in 7mm Re*****on Magnum

The modern Browning BAR was designed by Belgium engineer Marcel Olinger and Bruce Browning, grandson of legendary John Moses Browning and is a semi-automatic, gas-operated, centerfire rifle, designed for hunting and sporting use. The BAR components are primarily manufactured in Herstal, Belgium and assembled in Portugal. BAR production began in 1967 and continues today with the BAR Mark III. The rifle uses a seven-lug rotating bolt that locks directly into the barrel for strength and accuracy. The gas system and Inflex recoil pad significantly reduce felt recoil. It uses a detachable box magazine held within a hinged floorplate. The BAR is available in a variety of popular short and long action calibers, including .243Win, .270Win, .308Win, .30-06Sprg, 7mmRemMag, and .300 WinMag.

This rifle was manufactured in Belgium and assembled in Portugal in 1991 and came in the shop with a locked bolt. After complete disassembly I was able to determine that the timing latch retaining pin was sheared in three pieces. The timing latch and pin are critical components that ensure the bolt's rotation aligns perfectly with the barrel's locking lugs during unlocking and re-locking. The timing latch pin holds the timing latch in place. In addition, I found that the nylon recoil buffer was missing. The missing buffer likely caused the damage to the pin. The recoil buffer absorbs the shock of the bolt carrier slamming backward, preventing metal-on-metal impact with the receiver, which reduces felt recoil, lessens wear on internal parts, and helps maintain the rifle's reliability and longevity. After replacing the parts with factory OEM parts, I reassembled the rifle and performed a function check and test fire.

Unlike most guns that come in the shop, disassembly and reassembly of the BAR is a step by step, meticulous process that requires attention and focus in order not to miss a step and have to start the process over. Been there, done that, lesson learned. In my opinion, this is a sign of a well-engineered firearm.

Very nice, 35-year-old hunting rifle headed back to the customer.

08/13/2026

COMING UP IN 2 WEEKS...

Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax Free Weekend will be 8/28-8/30. Save that 7% off my already low prices.

Plenty of Dove loads in stock, handguns, long guns, optics, centerfire and rimfire ammunition. If it's a specific item you need, let me know so I can get it ordered.

08/10/2026

Beretta Auto Loader AL2 chambered in 12G

The is a classic, Italian-made gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun produced for only seven years from 1968 through 1975. The AL2 is a precursor to Beretta’s highly successful 300-series shotguns. It is highly regarded by collectors and vintage fi****ms enthusiasts for its smooth cycling, light recoil, and traditional aesthetics. This shotgun was recently inherited by the customer after the death of close friend and hunting partner of over 50 years. The shotgun was manufactured at Beretta's historic flagship facility in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy in 1972 and imported for Beretta to the United States by Garcia Sporting Arms, Washington, D.C. It has a 30” ventilated rib barrel with a fixed full choke.

The shotgun came in the shop for inspection and complete disassembly cleaning. After disassembly, I found the shotgun to be in excellent condition, but in desperate need of a detailed cleaning. I put all the parts in the ultrasonic cleaner for 30 minutes at 165°, dried everything with compressed air and applied a heavy coat of Barricade rust preventative. I reassembled and lubricated the shotgun and performed a function check and test fire. A treasured, 54-year-old heirloom Italian shotgun headed back to the customer.

Interesting fact…Pietro Beretta Weapons Factory aka Beretta has been in continuous business for 500 years, making it the oldest active firearm business in the world. It was founded in 1526 by master gunsmith Bartolomeo Beretta and has been owned by 15 generations of the same family. Beretta also owns other premium firearm brands including Benelli, Sako, and Tikka.