Services & Pricing
Every finish is applied by hand on our bench in Belleville, PA. Tap any price in the table to see an example of that work, and scroll down to see what goes into our signature Antiqued finish.
Jump to: On the Bench | Antiqued Finish | What's Included | Extras | Wood Stock | Why Cerakote | Engraving
*Available Camo: Treebark, OG Bottomland, MultiCam, and M81 Woodland.
What Happens on the Bench
Here’s what happens to your shotgun once it arrives at our shop.
- Check-In & Inspection We log your parts and look them over closely before any work begins.
- Disassembly Your shotgun is carefully broken down to the parts being finished.
- Degrease & Blast Prep Parts are degreased and media blasted so the coating bonds properly.
- Hand-Applied Cerakote Your finish is sprayed by hand, one layer at a time.
- Cure Coated parts are cured for a hard, durable finish.
- Reassembly & Safety Check We reassemble your shotgun and complete a final function and safety check.
- Packed & Shipped Your finished shotgun is securely packed and shipped back to you.
THE GRUMPY DUCK "ANTIQUED" FINISH
Our Antiqued finish is a deliberate, hand-worked process done right on our bench. We apply a durable base coat and carefully work back the top layer so the underlying color naturally bleeds through along the raised edges, sharp lines, and high-handling zones of the firearm. Every piece is finished entirely by hand—giving your shotgun the authentic, heirloom look of decades in the blind while maintaining 100% full-coverage Cerakote protection.
Close-up of hand-worked wear along the rib and high-contact edges.
Benelli SBE3 showcasing a custom two-tone, hand-worked Antiqued Cerakote finish.
Complete Gun Pricing
Covers the full teardown, standard prep, custom coating, reassembly, lubrication, and a final function check before it leaves the bench.
Stripped Parts
If you are sending in stripped parts, they must be 100% disassembled. We coat parts exactly as they arrive. If we have to finish the teardown on our bench, additional labor fees will apply.
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Extras |
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Shotgun Bolt/Slide/Chamber Polishing |
+ $45 |
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Benelli 2x Recoil Spring Replacement |
+ $50 |
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Cleaning Dura-Touch Coated Gun Stocks |
+ $100 |
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Remove Hydrodip on Stocks |
+ $50 |
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Chrome Delete Trigger/Bolt/Buttons/Chokes |
+ $135 |
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Each Additional Color |
+ $40 |
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Custom Camo Pattern/Stencils |
Starting at $75 |
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Small Parts |
Starting at $25 |
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Cleaning Fee |
+ $25-$50 |
WOODSTOCK REFINISHING
IMPORTANT BUILD NOTES
- Available Camo: Treebark, OG Bottomland, and M81 Woodland.
- Wood Prep: Stocks are stripped via walnut hull blasting and hand sanding.
- Repairs: Cracks or broken areas will be brought to your attention immediately; fixes are billed at time and material.
- Custom Variance: Camo patterns are hand-painted and mixed, meaning final color results will naturally vary.
- The Finish: Final finish is a 2-part oil. Renewal and maintenance products are available.
WHY WE SPRAY CERAKOTE
When it comes to custom gun finishes and shotgun upgrades, we don’t cut corners. Grumpy Duck Classics exclusively applies premium Cerakote because it is the toughest, most trusted ceramic coating in the industry. Whether you are dragging your semi-auto shotgun through a freezing Pennsylvania marsh or just want a flawless custom Cerakote pattern, this finish protects your steel against rust, abrasion, and the worst elements. We rely on a true Cerakote finish so your custom shotgun runs hard and looks good doing it.
A NOTE ON ENGRAVING
Precision Laser Engraving
Laser engraving is one of our specialties, but right now it isn’t offered as a custom service or work order add-on. You’ll see it on our own finished pieces and our upcoming line of engraved hunting shotguns,
all featuring 100% original, in-house artwork.
Have an engraving idea anyway? Send us a message. You never know when we might say yes.
How to Get Your Shotgun on the Bench
Picked your finish? Here’s how it works, from your work order to shipping and turnaround.