gunsmith

American

[guhn-smith] / ˈgʌnˌsmɪθ /

noun

a person who makes or repairs firearms.

gunsmith British

/ ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ /

noun

a person who manufactures or repairs firearms, esp portable guns

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gunsmithing

noun

Etymology

Origin of gunsmith

First recorded in 1580–90; gun ¹ + smith

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However, the concept took root in U.S. armories, ensuring a broken rifle required only a spare part rather than a skilled gunsmith.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Pilip is an Ethiopian-born veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces, where she served as a gunsmith in a paratrooper unit.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2024

The group, including a gunsmith, pleaded not guilty during a trial that captured the attention of the nation.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024

Lubke also pointed out that guns can be modified by a gunsmith so that they will accept blanks but not bullets, but productions don’t always go to that trouble and expense.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 22, 2021

The mayor, two doctors, a shoemaker, a tailor, a chandler, a gunsmith, a drummer, and a fifer were all charged with treason and a host of other offenses.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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