Barto Armory was founded in 2021 by Nicholas Barto, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Nicholas earned Basic and Advanced Gunsmithing certifications from Piedmont Technical College in South Carolina. He completed a year long apprenticeship with a Master Gunsmith of 25 years in South Carolina before moving back home to Ohio. Since moving to Ohio, Nicholas has worked with multiple gunsmiths to expand his knowledge. Nicholas has a passion for historical and heirloom guns. While he has a wide range of skills, his specialties include bluing, restorations, and stock work.