Larry's Bradshaw Double

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01 May 2012, 06:27

elk88101

Larry's Bradshaw Double

Bailey made the gun
Bailey did the stock work
Bailey did the ivory insets
So Bailey did the engraving also.
He did it all
Oh did I mention he is the one that came up with the double falling block design with removable barrels.
This if you dont know is a one of a kind and hard to find.
Larry

01 May 2012, 08:27

Mike Brooks

But, you're the one that ordered Simmons on the side.

Right?

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01 May 2012, 11:16

ddrhook

i know that bailey has more than a few irons in the fire but a slow turn around time from Doug looks bad for Bailey even if it's not Baileys fault. Baileys pretty good at multi tasking i'v seen him chew gum a bitch at the same time

just like my ex wife

ohh no i have that backward she was a B&^$h that chewed gum.

01 May 2012, 16:55

Grenadier

quote:
Originally posted by ddrhook:
i know that bailey has more than a few irons in the fire but a slow turn around time from Doug looks bad for Bailey even if it's not Baileys fault.

It was April 6th that Larry posted the gun was at Turnbull's. That's less than a month ago. Slow turn around time?

02 May 2012, 22:43

Gator1

quote:
Originally posted by elk88101:
Bailey made the gun
Bailey did the stock work
Bailey did the ivory insets
So Bailey did the engraving also.
He did it all
Oh did I mention he is the one that came up with the double falling block design with removable barrels.
This if you dont know is a one of a kind and hard to find.
Larry

I was once told by Phillip Grifnee' 'that you could count the number of people who could do scroll work and animals to an equally high level on the fingers of your hands, and still have a couple of them left over.'

I would hope that you got value for your money on the engraving but, bad engraving will still ruin an otherwise stellar product.

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03 May 2012, 01:01

elk88101

Notice to all
Bailey emailed me my gun should ship to me in 2 weeks
Larry

03 May 2012, 02:38

elk88101

Gator
I guess what you are saying with out saying it.
The engraving is not of the quality to be displayed on this gun!!

03 May 2012, 02:43

Matt Moore

There is so much rifle envy here it is not funny. Gene Simmons is one of those guys who wears make up and gets paid to do it...nuff said.

I am waiting to see the pictures of the final finish after it is Turnbulled!

Matt

03 May 2012, 07:12

Gator1

quote:
Originally posted by elk88101:
Gator
I guess what you are saying with out saying it.
The engraving is not of the quality to be displayed on this gun!!

I don't think the animals are up to snuff although the scroll looks nice.

I would rather have a gun with no engraving than poorly executed engraving.

My opinion only and worth what you paid for it.

03 May 2012, 20:12

ddrhook

I have seen the picture that was supplied to Bailey for the engraving and he did it almost exactly line for line from the picture. so for those of you how say it's poor engraving are really kinda out of line no pun intended. it's a perfect rendition of the picture. few people on the planet can do all the things Bailey does as well as he does. MY OPINION and worth what you paid for it

and i know pimp daddy is going to love his new toy in two weeks. because i got to shoot it already

it's sweater than puppies breath

no envy on my part my rifles in the works

bring on the 450/400

05 May 2012, 18:10

elk88101

Well lets put it this way
I will have one of a kind fantastic gun I hope we all agree.
If some one wants to buy this gun from me after my fall hunt lets say take bids starting at $50,000 they can send it off and have it re engraved to their liking.
Who will start the bidding??????
Larry

14 May 2012, 06:10

elk88101

Just for the record this is the picture I emailed Bailey for my double.
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14 May 2012, 09:18

ddrhook

ok how do you up load the picture ??? all i see is a cartoon frog. and i hate to register on another web site just to see one picture. I WANT PICTURES OF THE RIFLE

14 May 2012, 19:16

elk88101

ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Larry

14 May 2012, 19:16

elk88101

Hook
where are my stones????????
Larry

15 May 2012, 00:54

Biebs

quote:
Originally posted by elk88101:
Hook
where are my stones????????
Larry

You lost them when you got married, you big wuss ! :-)

15 May 2012, 01:26

Maximus Brutus

I'm sorry to say this, but that engraving is not the best.

19 May 2012, 01:09

ddrhook

what biebs said!!!!!!

pm sent

23 May 2012, 17:00

D'Angelico Fan

Enjoy your rifle! I'd love to own one built by B.B.
What a design concept. Those that are not F/B doubles
but break-open can't possibly be as durable...

23 May 2012, 17:37

elk88101

Still waiting
Larry

23 May 2012, 19:00

ddrhook

has any one heard from bailey in the last 2 week i emailed him but have not heard from him!!!!

24 May 2012, 03:37

Rusty

I am holding Bailey for ransom. Instructions on purchasing his release to follow! Or not!

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24 May 2012, 05:14

Cheshire

Larry,

As usual Bails preformed above and eyond again. Talk about one of a kind, and that regulation is better than any I have seen.$200K or not. That $50K offer will be peanuts compared to what that rifle will be worth in 20 years. I will stick Bailey and Butch against any double gun builder on the planet on quality, accuracy, and inovation. What else is there in a double gun? I am proud for you and yeah a little jealous. Enjoy your art!

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24 May 2012, 05:40

elk88101

Thanks
Should be just about done. I will take it to Africa this fall. Need a few more Jumbo's
Baileys wife was in the hospital for a time so he was away from home.
They are back now I believe.
Larry

24 May 2012, 10:01

ddrhook

OK thanks Larry,
i was getting worried about bailey he has not answered my email and that really not like him. I hope Courtney is ok!! she is a very nice lady. she has to be she put up with me hanging around with Bailey.

24 May 2012, 17:31

Bailey Bradshaw

Hi Guys,

Courtenay is doing fine now. Gall bladder surgery and a couple of other minor issues, but all is OK. Back home and beginning to emerge from under the rock as life returns to "normal".

Larry,

Your rifle will be finished by about 4:00 this afternoon!

24 May 2012, 18:20

Marty

Bailey-
My turn!

24 May 2012, 19:34

ddrhook

PICTURES BAILEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

27 May 2012, 20:30

elk88101

Sending a case Tuesday for shipment of the the Bailey Double.
Will shoot it and take pictures.
Larry

28 May 2012, 18:56

sharpsguy

I actually think that Bailey did a good job on the engraving. The problem is that he was given a poor picture of a lion that was ugly in the first place--and the lion was at an angle that was less than flattering. Not all lions look like the MGM lion, and this one certainly doesn't.

I don't particularly like the depicted scene, but I think the rendition of the art work is accurate.

Bailey is a hell of a talent and that is one fine rifle any way you cut it.

28 May 2012, 21:11

elk88101

Sharps guy
You are correct the picture may not be the best.
I picked this scene because it is rare to see a huge male lion making the kill an to do it by suffocating the buffalo made it more interesting to me.
All I can say when this gun pass's my hands that person can engrave it anyway he wants.
Hope to be shooting it soon.
So with that being said!
Let the games begin !!!!
Larry

28 May 2012, 21:36

Cheshire

For a "curb feeler" rifle that thing is pretty spiffy. Bailey, Carla will be in town next week, go ahead anf pop one together for me and send it back with here. I have a bear hunt coming up.

06 June 2012, 19:46

Bailey Bradshaw

Whew, last round of photos before she ships out to Larry. Sad to see her go, but there are many more on the way :-)

06 June 2012, 20:10

CowboyCS

That's gorgeous work. Question though, it has a sling swivel on the barrels but not on the buttstock?

06 June 2012, 20:43

boom stick

06 June 2012, 21:30

elk88101

Yeah
Bailey wont put a sling swivel on the butt stock
He wants to carry it for me on my next hunt.
Larry

06 June 2012, 22:34

ddrhook

hey thats not fair your going to shoot it with sights!!!! it's more fun without them!!!!!! love the ghost ring. was it worth the wait
have fun Larry

06 June 2012, 22:48

Cross L

You wont have to shoot--the animals will just take one look and fall over dead--knowing their number is up

Superb work

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