Brownells Basic Gunsmithing Kit

The Brownells Basic Gunsmithing Kit is a 24-piece collection of professional-grade hand tools designed for anyone serious about maintaining, cleaning, and repairing firearms. Whether you're a hobbyist working on your own rifles and shotguns or someone looking to expand beyond basic field maintenance, this kit brings together the essential tools that working gunsmiths rely on every day. It's the foundation toolkit that lets you handle routine service jobs on practically any gun without hunting down specialty tools for every task.

This isn't a random assortment of cheap pliers and screwdrivers. Each tool was chosen by Brownells specifically for its usefulness in real gunsmithing work—the kind of everyday tasks that come up when you're cleaning actions, adjusting sights, replacing parts, or diagnosing mechanical issues. You get parallel pliers, pin punches in multiple sizes, starter punches, a nylon/brass hammer, hand files, a bench knife, and a magnetic-tip screwdriver with seven interchangeable bits. The inclusion of a main spring vise, India stone, and specialized files means you're equipped for sighting work and finishing operations that typical toolboxes skip.

The kit comes packaged in a durable box designed to keep everything organized and protected. All tools are included and ready to go—no supplementary purchases needed to get started. This is your starting point for confident, competent gun work. As you encounter more specialized jobs down the road, you'll know exactly what additional tools to add. For now, you have what matters: the core arsenal that handles the service, cleaning, and repair work that keeps your guns running.

Key Features

• 24 tools plus 6 additional screwdriver bits—complete basic kit in one box
• Professional-grade tools selected for real gunsmithing tasks
• Includes specialized items: main spring vise, India stone, pin punches in multiple sizes, and hand files
• Magnetic-tip screwdriver with seven different bit options
• Nylon/brass hammer and drift pins for non-marring work
• Durable storage box keeps everything organized and protected

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of guns can I work on with this kit?

The tools in this kit are designed to handle basic service, cleaning, and repair jobs on practically any firearm. The only exceptions are jobs that require special tools for specific or complex advanced procedures. For those specialized tasks, you can add tools as needed.

Is this kit suitable for beginners?

Yes. This kit was specifically assembled with the beginner in mind—it includes the essential tools that any good friend should have if starting to work on guns. It covers the most common maintenance and repair tasks you'll encounter.

What's included in the screwdriver bits?

The kit comes with a magnetic-tip screwdriver plus seven interchangeable bits (sizes 1, 2, 6, 00, 10, 20, and 30) to handle the wide range of screw types found on firearms.

Does the kit include a storage solution?

Yes, all tools come packaged in a kit box designed to keep everything organized and protected.