Bullard rifles are considered very rare on the collector market today as they were produced only from 1886 to 1890. They competed for sales directly against the Winchester, Marlin and Whitney lever actions rifles also produced during this time. This fierce competition really stymied their sales creating a very limited production of Bullard rifles (approximately 10,000 to 12,000). This rifle employs a very long receiver/action to accommodate larger and longer cartridges. The bolt has a unique two tooth gear mechanism at the rear that engages a similar two tooth geared mechanism on the front of the breechblock. This geared mechanism is operated by the loading lever and basically acts as the locking lug for the rifle bolt which gave it far more strength to withstand higher pressure of the larger cartridges. The left side of the receiver has a small side plate that allows access to the mechanism inside and the loading gate for the tubular magazine is located on the under side of the receiver. It has dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, a half magazine, the serial number stamped behind the hammer, the upper tang factory drilled and tapped for a sight, "Cal/45" marked on top of the receiver at the front, the two-line address/patent information on the left side of the receiver and nicely figured forearm and straight grip buttstock fitted with a checkered hard rubber Bullard buttplate.

Excellent. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. 80% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is very fine showing a couple hairline stress cracks near the upper tang, a minor crack near the toe and a number of minor pressure dents and scratches with most of the varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent.