The Riflesmith
Jerry C. Johnson carries on a gunsmithing tradition started by his grandfather, Charles C. Johnson, a riflesmith of wide renown in the 1930s. His father, a mechanical engineer, continued the craft building precision target pistols. Jerry himself is a third-generation competitive shooter, trained too...
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Jerry C. Johnson carries on a gunsmithing tradition started by his grandfather, Charles C. Johnson, a riflesmith of wide renown in the 1930s. His father, a mechanical engineer, continued the craft building precision target pistols. Jerry himself is a third-generation competitive shooter, trained toolmaker, and licensed gunsmith since 1980. He retired from 48 years in precision shops in 2023 to focus full-time on gunsmithing.
"All work is guaranteed" and Jerry welcomes inquiries about any project.
Rifle Work - Rebarreling (bolt action and single shot) - Accuracy improvements and chamber work - Barrel threading, crowning, and contouring - Headspace checks and chamber casting - Trigger installation and adjustment - Muzzle brake installation - M1/M14/M1A specialization including full match condition builds - M1 carbine and US military rifle work (1903, 1903A3, 1917) - .22 target rifle work (Winchester 52, Remington 40X, H&R M12, BSA Martinis)
Pistol Work - 1911/1911A1 custom work (barrel fitting, slide/frame fitting, safety work, trigger jobs, sight installation) - Revolver action jobs and forcing cone recuts - Autoloader action jobs - NRA conventional pistol competition builds
General Services - Metal finishing (bead blasting, bluing, parkerizing, polishing) - Sight work and scope mounting - Draw filing - Stock refinishing and glass bedding - Written appraisals and cost estimates
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Shop Rate | $40/hour |
| Minimum Charge | $20 |
| Scope Mounting | $50 (includes boresighting) |
| 1911 Barrel Fitting | $100 |
| Full Match M1 | $450 |
| Full Match M1A | $600 |
| Glass Bed Bolt Action | $100 |
Active competitor in smallbore rifle, highpower rifle, conventional pistol, and Scheuzen rifle matches—he understands precision shooting requirements firsthand.