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The Bradshaw 4 Biebs Rising Block DR is now the Bradshaw 4 Buck Stix Rising Block DR  Hello All, Over the last 10 years, I've watched several posts on various forums about building this custom double rifle. With each progressive post, I wished that I had ordered one for myself. Unfortunately, I was too impatient to plan that far out into the future, because I'm a "want-it-now" kind-of guy. However, when Biebs decided to pass it along, I just couldn't resist the opportunity. Seldom do you get a do-over in life, and I only had to wait 4 days for delivery - not 10 years. As per my many previous posts, you all know that I love guns with stories. Well, what better story than purchasing one of the most written about Custom Double Rifle builds over these many past years. And a double rifle with such an interesting action. It fits right into my likes of unusual double rifles. Details I've discovered are: Weight when configured as a 500NE = 10 pounds 13-1/2 ounces w/ 26-1/8" barrels. Weight when configured as a 450-400-3" = 9 pounds 14-1/2 ounces w/ 26-3/4" barrels. 14-1/4" LOP As a follow-up, I spent nearly an hour talking with Bailey Bradshaw about his building this wonderful rifle. Besides a lot of detailed engineering history, a few points that really impress me were; - the rifle was re-started several times as design improvements were developed and incorporated into this final action - all the deep relief engraving and gold inlays were done by Bailey himself - he used over 11 feet of 22 carat gold wire in the inlays - he said this was the most elaborate rifle that he has ever made. The rifle with both barrels are now housed in a compact toe-under canvas & leather case that I customized to fit my newly acquired treasure. (I designed and made the parchment case label) Below are a few repeat pictures as seen before, and a few detailed ones that I have added. I've also listed the youtube videos that were made by Bradshaw during the course of building the rifle, as well as a link to his web page. I can't wait to get to the range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qVAqWHhuGU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGwy-wOWwp8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tv0rfO3Mao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Swbi8x99OE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIPeBX-ef7Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=519VrqN-qGo http://www.bradshawgunandrifle.com/welcome.html                 " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | ||
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Congratulations and absolutely beautiful! I’m not even mad being that jealous! | |||
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This rifle package is fit for a Maharaja! Congratulations! | |||
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Well done. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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Nice job of the case and label. Dave | |||
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Beautiful set. Congratulation Buck.  DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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Congrats Buckstix. That's a beautiful double rifle. | |||
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It can pay for itself by charging gun nerds like me $50 a pop to shoot the thing at the next Big Bore Hoot and Shoot. ( Actually it is a bunch or gun fondling, BBQ, BS and some shooting. What’s not to love?!). We should plan one for next spring when all this Wuhan Flu stuff is over. Texas? Arizona? California? Montana? Maybe Tennessee so there will be ample bourbon opportunities. Congratulations on such a prize possession. 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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Hello Crazy_farmer, Thanks for the reply.
Hello 7kongoni, Thanks for the reply.
Hello DCS Member, Thanks for the reply.
Hello nopride2, Thanks for the reply.
Hello jens poulsen, Thanks for the reply.
Hello Dutch44, Thanks for the reply.
Hello boom stick, Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I don't know enough gun nerds to have it pay for itself. But if you come to visit me in Wisconsin, I'll let you shoot it in exchange for a cup of coffee.  . . " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Deal. And maybe bring it to a big bore shoot so more of us non rising block peasants can appreciate it. I like the idea of one in Texas or Tennessee. BBQ or bourbon.
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Hello boom stick Thanks for the reply Pick a place that's close to Wisconsin. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Barbeque's better in Tennessee too... "If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump | |||
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Hello Jefffive Thanks for the reply Tennessee would work for me. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Burn!!!! BBQ off!!! Tennessee VS Texas! And big bore shoot! I have family near Memphis. Who can host with a range to shoot in Tennessee? I’ll wear my Central BBQ T-Shirt. 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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That rifle is so beautiful that I'm breaking my false teeth clinching my jaws in envy of the owning of that rifle! ...…...………………………………………   MacD37....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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Hello MacD37, Thanks for the reply. That is "exactly" how I felt when Biebs was showing it off. You can imagine my pleasure now that I own it. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Ferlach in Texas...a piece of history in your hands there. Honor is due. | |||
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Amazing rifle but one question. I your title, why does Biebs get top billing? Asking for a friend. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello JonP Thanks for the reply.
Hello Cal, Thanks for the reply. You have made a good point. Title is changed to better highlight Bradshaw's marvelous skills.  " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Hi, What software did you use to make the logo? | |||
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Poached your Bailey Bradshaw trade label, Buckstix. Copied your image to my desktop, opened Photoshop and brought the image up. Deleted your rifle calibers using clone stamp tool. Noodled around trying to find a font that went with yours and got the below with thanks. Regards, Tim  | |||
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Cal--"Asking for a friend." You're hilarious. Buckstix, awesome rifle! | |||
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Hello tanks Thanks for the reply I didn't use any software .. I isolated the logo from the gold monogram on the rifle using Print-Shop-Pro.
Hello Tim Carney Thanks for the reply You should have emailed me .. I'd have gladly put your caliber in place of mine and sent it to you. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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A very nice rifle for you to enjoy. | |||
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] [/QUOTE] Hello Tim Carney Thanks for the reply You should have emailed me .. I'd have gladly put your caliber in place of mine and sent it to you.[/QUOTE] Did not think of it :-( Would be grateful to know what font you used. Notice that the rifle has Gilmer, TX rather than Diana on it. Was near Diana that I met Bailey when I picked up my first double from him many years ago. Regards, Tim | |||
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That amazing rifle is a treasure for the ages! D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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Buckstix, I’m afraid this thread turned into a comedy sketch when someone said Tennessee offered better BBQ than Texas!    Come on down to Central Texas. We can have a grand shoot and I’ll be happy to introduce you to proper BBQ that is the best in the world. We should know, BBQ (barbacoa…) is from this region. Thanks, RC Shoot the largest caliber you can shoot well, and practice, practice, practice. | |||
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He does beautiful work. Congrats! Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Hello Wildcatter, Thanks for the reply. That would be great.
Hello Brian Canada, Thanks for the reply. Yes, beautiful - its one of my favorite double rifles. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I been to plenty of BBQ joints in Texas and Tennessee. Tennessee better learn how to smoke briskets, make sausage, and how to cook beef ribs before they can even be competitive. My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost. | |||
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