Water & Flood Damage Restoration 
Roan Mountain, TN

After Hurricane Helene, 2nd Amendment Arts restored more than 70 water-damaged firearms for families across the region,  from working guns with surface rust to historically significant pieces that needed careful, non-invasive cleaning to preserve their value. If your firearm has been through flooding, storm damage, or long-term moisture exposure, don't assume it's beyond saving before you call.

What Water & Flood Damage Restoration Involves:
Water and flood exposure can cause surface rust, pitting, internal corrosion on springs and pins, and swelling or damage to wood furniture. The right response depends heavily on how long the firearm sat wet, what it's made of, and whether it's a working gun or a piece with collector or sentimental value.
We fully disassemble affected firearms to evaluate corrosion at every internal surface, not just what's visible from the outside, corrosion hidden inside an action or trigger group is often worse than what shows on the exterior.

Our Process:
Every restoration starts with full disassembly and an honest assessment of what's salvageable. We remove rust and corrosion, replace parts that are damaged beyond safe function, and test the firearm's mechanical operation before it goes back to you. For antique or historically significant firearms, we work to preserve original finish and character wherever possible rather than defaulting to a full refinish that would reduce collector value.

Why Choose 2nd Amendment Arts:
We've done this at scale, restoring more than 70 firearms after Hurricane Helene gave us direct experience with nearly every kind of water damage a firearm can suffer, from light surface rust to firearms that sat submerged for days. We also have a track record of carefully preserving historically significant firearms without unnecessary refinishing, which matters if the piece has collector or family value beyond its function.

Frequently Asked Questions

My firearm was submerged in flood water, is it too far gone to save?
Often not. We've restored firearms that sat in floodwater for extended periods. Bring it in for an assessment before assuming it's a loss.

How quickly should I bring in a water-damaged firearm?
As soon as possible. Active corrosion continues the longer moisture sits on metal, so time matters more than almost anything else in the outcome.

Will restoration hurt the value of an antique or collector firearm?
Done carelessly, yes,  an unnecessary full refinish can significantly reduce collector value. We assess each piece individually and aim to preserve original finish and character whenever it's structurally sound to do so.

Do you work with insurance claims for storm-damaged firearms?
Call (423) 957-1149 to discuss your situation,  we can provide documentation of the damage and work performed that you can submit to your insurer.

Call or text (423) 957-1149 to schedule,

312 West Street, Suite #1, Roan Mountain, TN 37687.

Serving collectors, hunters, and firearm owners across

Roan Mountain, Elizabethton, Johnson City, Tennessee

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia

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