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

Congratulations and absolutely beautiful! I’m not even mad being that jealous!

This rifle package is fit for a Maharaja! Congratulations!

Well done.

Nice job of the case and label.

Dave

Beautiful set.

Congratulation Buck.

Congrats Buckstix. That's a beautiful double rifle.

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.

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Originally posted by Crazy_farmer:
Congratulations and absolutely beautiful! I’m not even mad being that jealous!

Hello Crazy_farmer,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by 7kongoni:
This rifle package is fit for a Maharaja! Congratulations!

Hello 7kongoni,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by DCS Member:
Well done.

Hello DCS Member,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by nopride2:
Nice job of the case and label.
Dave

Hello nopride2,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by jens poulsen:
Beautiful set.
Congratulation Buck.

Hello jens poulsen,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by Dutch44:
Congrats Buckstix. That's a beautiful double rifle.

Hello Dutch44,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by boom stick:
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.

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.

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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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Originally posted by buckstix:

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Originally posted by Crazy_farmer:
Congratulations and absolutely beautiful! I’m not even mad being that jealous!

Hello Crazy_farmer,
Thanks for the reply.

quote:

Originally posted by 7kongoni:
This rifle package is fit for a Maharaja! Congratulations!

Hello 7kongoni,
Thanks for the reply.

quote:

Originally posted by DCS Member:
Well done.

Hello DCS Member,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by nopride2:
Nice job of the case and label.
Dave

Hello nopride2,
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by jens poulsen:
Beautiful set.
Congratulation Buck.

Hello jens poulsen,
Thanks for the reply.

quote:

Originally posted by Dutch44:
Congrats Buckstix. That's a beautiful double rifle.

Hello Dutch44,
Thanks for the reply.

quote:

Originally posted by boom stick:
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.

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.

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Originally posted by boom stick:
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.

Hello boom stick
Thanks for the reply

Pick a place that's close to Wisconsin.

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Originally posted by boom stick:
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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Barbeque's better in Tennessee too...

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Originally posted by Jefffive:
Barbeque's better in Tennessee too...

Hello Jefffive
Thanks for the reply

Tennessee would work for me.

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Originally posted by Jefffive:

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Originally posted by boom stick:
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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Barbeque's better in Tennessee too...

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.

That rifle is so beautiful that I'm breaking my false teeth clinching my jaws in envy of the owning of that rifle!

...…...……………………………………… MacD37

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Originally posted by MacD37:
That rifle is so beautiful that I'm breaking my false teeth clinching my jaws in envy of the owning of that rifle!

...…...……………………………………… MacD37

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.

Ferlach in Texas...a piece of history in your hands there. Honor is due.

Amazing rifle but one question. I your title, why does Biebs get top billing?
Asking for a friend.
Cal

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Originally posted by JonP:
Ferlach in Texas...a piece of history in your hands there. Honor is due.

Hello JonP
Thanks for the reply.

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Amazing rifle but one question. In your title, why does Biebs get top billing?
Asking for a friend.
Cal

Hello Cal,
Thanks for the reply.

You have made a good point. Title is changed to better highlight Bradshaw's marvelous skills.

Hi,

What software did you use to make the logo?

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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Originally posted by cal pappas:
Amazing rifle but one question. I your title, why does Biebs get top billing?
Asking for a friend.
Cal

Cal--"Asking for a friend." You're hilarious.

Buckstix, awesome rifle!

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Originally posted by tanks:
Hi,

What software did you use to make the logo?

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.

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Originally posted by Tim Carney:
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

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.

A very nice rifle for you to enjoy.

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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

That amazing rifle is a treasure for the ages!

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

He does beautiful work. Congrats! Brian

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Originally posted by Wildcatter:
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

Hello Wildcatter,
Thanks for the reply.

That would be great.

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Originally posted by Brian Canada:
He does beautiful work. Congrats! Brian

Hello Brian Canada,
Thanks for the reply.

Yes, beautiful - its one of my favorite double rifles.

quote:

Originally posted by Wildcatter:
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

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.