The shop counter at opening: a clean drop-off cloth spread out, a stack of blank job tickets and a pen, a rifle case set

How a job works

Bring in your firearm.

Send the details and you'll get a straight price before anything starts. A quote costs nothing.

  • Possession fee $100

    To take possession of the firearm. After that you're billed by the job and by the time it takes.

  • Quotes Free

    More technical work costs more because it takes longer. You'll hear the number first.

Request a Free Quote Mon–Sat, 12–5

Quote to collection

Four steps to the bench.

  1. 01

    Send the details

    Tell Dirk what the firearm is and what it's doing.

  2. 02

    Free quote back

    You get a straight price for the work before anything starts.

  3. 03

    Drop it off

    Monday through Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 PM. $100 to take possession.

  4. 04

    Collect it safe

    It goes back in safe working order, and the work is guaranteed.

Start a job

Tell Dirk what needs work.

  • HoursMon–Sat, 12:00–5:00 PM
  • QuotesFree
  • Possession$100, then billed by the job
  • ShopIowa City, Iowa
Job ticket Valhalla Gunsmithing LLC

Before you call

Straight answers.

What does the work cost?

There's a $100 fee to take possession of your firearm, and after that you're billed by the job. More technical work costs more because it takes longer. Quotes are free, so send the details and you'll get a straight answer before anything starts.

The guarantee

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes. If something isn't right when you get it back, Dirk fixes it free of charge. If he breaks it, he buys it and replaces it.

What is the shop known for?

1911 pistols, including Marvel cuts on slides. Dirk also handles general firearms repairs, trigger jobs, scope mounting, other mill work and critical safety inspections.

When is the shop open?

Monday through Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 PM. Send your details through the form and Dirk will get back to you about dropping the firearm off.

Do you sell firearms too?

Yes. Valhalla Gunsmithing sells firearms and equipment, and Dirk stocks quality items only — nothing bargain-basement goes on the shelf.

Will you tell me if it isn't safe?

Always. Nothing leaves the shop unless it's in safe working order, unless the piece is a display item and you know that going in. If Dirk finds a problem, you'll hear about it plainly.