Welcome to the JV PLANZ GUNSMITH website!

General Repairs and Maintenance

General Repairs and Maintenance

I offer several generalized services:

Mechanical and Safety Inspection
Full Disassembly Clean and Oil
Removal of Barrel Obstructions/Stuck Chokes
Shotgun Barrel Dent Removal
Action/Trigger Repairs and Tuning
Manufacture of Unavailable Parts and Springs
Sight/Scope Installation and Bore Sighting
Flintlock and Percussion Lock Repair and Tuning

Refinishing and Customization

Refinishing and Customization

Sometimes your firearms need a facelift! There are several services available to you including but not limited to:

Stock Repair/Replacement/Refinishing
Installation of Recoil Pads
Receiver/Barrel Bedding
Freshening Stock Checkering
Hot Caustic Bluing
Niedner-Style Slow Rust Bluing

Purchases and Transfers

Purchases and Transfers

While I am not focused on acting as a “Gun Dealer” and do not maintain an inventory of arms and ammunition, I am a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer and can order firearms directly through distributors or manufacturers for you. I can also assist you in sending firearms to other FFL dealers for remote/online sales.

A word about Restoration and Refinishing

Any gun user/owner has a gut feeling about how their guns should be treated…I sure do! I’ve had the privilege of helping folks bring old heirloom guns back from the grave for both practical, safe use, as well as for display.  Sometimes, all a gun needs is a very through cleaning or a few parts