The business remained at 207 York Street until March, 1933, when the disastrous Ohio River flood forced the firm to relocate to 510 York Street, Newport.  For the next few years they specialized in custom gun work including the production of many fine made-to-order firearms. During this period the firm appraised firearms collections for museums, insurance companies, collectors, and private citizens. Additionally, the firm acquired many rare and historic weapons and shipped them to museums and private collectors throughout the United States.

     Business was suspended during the World War II years. Mr. Anderson, an Army Reserve Officer, was called to active duty shortly after Pearl Harbor, and deemed it best to close the shop for the War’s duration. The heavy equipment – lathes, barrel machines, presses, etc., were sold and the balance of the equipment was stored. Subsequently, the business was re-established and relocated near to its present location on Ninth & Monmouth Streets.

     The business was acquired by Peter Garrett in September 1974 and renamed PETER GARRETT GUNSMITHS, INC. The firm carried on the tradition of nearly 100 years of fine custom gunsmithing. Peter Garrett received his gunsmithing training at Trinidad State Jr. College of Gunsmithing. Mr. Garrett's aptitude for gunsmithing  is widely acknowledged, with his achievements having been detailed in both local and national publications, such as American Rifleman.