Rising Block DR nearing completion

[bailey bradshaw]

Applying the final coats of stock finish, finishing off screw heads and any final touch ups required. Undoubtedly the most ornate rifle I’ve made to date. Two barrel sets, lots of sculpted engraving and almost 11 feet of gold inlays. Not to mention that incredible wood. It's been a humbling process to build this rifle.











And she shoots!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Holy smokes, thats gorgeous!

 

[Meeks36]

That is a gawgous rifle. Be proud of what you have accomplished.

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

Wow! Thats truly a piece of art. How long have you been working on it? Do you checker with hand tools or a rotary tool? We need more pics!

 

[George Dickel]

Really nice! Wish I was half that talented, I have artistic ability of a rock

 

[OrangeCat]

That's beautiful what's it chambered in?

 

[MCMXI]

@bailey bradshaw ... welcome to THR and yeah, what they said! Fantastic work and great to see that there are still craftsman of your ability producing world-class rifles and shotguns. More pictures and details for sure!

 

[Jim Watson]

See thread on best action for "large game."
OK, here's a candidate.

 

[marksman13]

Stunning work. There’s no way I could bring myself to shoot a rifle that pretty.

 

[Jim Watson]

I figure the better it looks, the better it should shoot. Else why bother?

 

[bailey bradshaw]

More pics with the .500 NE barrels

 

[DocRock]

I'm going to need a little time by myself...

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

WOW!
Another great looking piece of functional art Sir.
My wife (and I) would like to know what that wood for the stock is ..?

 

[bailey bradshaw]

its turkish walnut

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

its turkish walnut

Thanks.

 

[22250Rem]

I'm at a loss for words.....aka.....Speechless. Thanks for all the pictures of that stunningly beautiful piece.

 

[horsemen61]

That’s gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

 

[Obturation]

Wow. Just beautiful.