Between 10,000 and 12,000 of these rifles were manufactured between 1886 and 1890 in a variety of calibers and variations including .45-70 and .45-85. Despite a quality design, Bullard's rifles were unable to compete with Winchester and Marlin who had already come to dominate the market. This large frame example has a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting notch rear sight, half length magazine tube, "CAL/45" on the receiver bridge, the two line patent information on the left side of the receiver, the serial number just behind the trigger, and a smooth stock and forearm with a Bullard turkey emblem hard rubber buttplate. English proofmarks are on the left side of the barrel and frame.

Very good. The rifle has 25% faded original blue finish and case colors, overall minor spotting, and a brown patina on most of the barrel and magazine tube. The wood is fair with some small nicks and scrapes including a series of extensive small dings on the butt. The buttplate is partially smoothed and has a chip absent. The action functions fine, but the dust cover is loose and interferes with smooth operation. The markings are clear.