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 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