Al Biesen was born in Lacrosse Wisconsin and started building custom guns in the 1940's.  At the end of that decade he approached Jack O'Connor about restocking a rifle for him.  Jack felt that the rifle was "too pretty" and requested he build another one.  

This second rifle was a featherweight, pre-64 Model 70 Winchester with the now famous fleur-d-leis checkering pattern.  Jack considered this rifle his favorite.  Many of Jack's articles and stories talked about his favorite Biesen rifle.  O'Connor's writings helped make Al Biesen one of the most famous gun makers in the world.

Al has done many custom rifles for people throughout the years.  However, he is currently in his late 80's and no longer accepts commissions.  He can still be found daily in the gun shop talking to customers.  Occasionally he helps complete what we call "shop guns" as projects to keep busy.  Most of the rifles listed for sale on the website are "shop guns".  Simple projects started by Al and then finished by his son Roger.

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