An estimated 10,000-12,000 Bullard repeating rifles and carbines were manufactured between 1886 and 1890 in numerous variations. They used a rack and pinion design that is smoother than the toggle link used on most lever actions and were very well made firearms. Theodore Roosevelt is even known to have used one. Unfortunately, Bullard simply jumped into the lever action market too late to successfully compete with Winchester and Marlin. This example is a large frame sporting rifle that has been re-chambered to 40-65 caliber. The barrel is non-factory stamped "40 65" at the breech, and the receiver is stamped "CAL/45" followed by the hand marked number "65" for the .40-65 caliber designation. The left side of the receiver has the two-line address/patent dates marking. Fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The serial number is stamped behind the hammer. Upper tang is drilled and tapped for sight mounting. Smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock, and the buttplate has a crescent buttplate.