James H. Bullard's rifles were manufactured in an attempt to enter the already cornered sporting rifle market dominated by the likes of Marlin and Winchester. Despite being high quality firearms, Bullard's weapons were not able to shift enough customers away from the dominant players and the production of these rifles ended in 1890 after just four years and an estimated total production of 10,000 to 12,000 guns. It is marked "BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U. S. A. PAT. AUG. 16. 1881" on the left side of the receiver, "Cal/38" on the top front of the receiver, and the serial number directly behind the hammer. It has German silver blade front and elevation adjustable rear sight. The hammer, lever, and trigger are casehardened, while the remaining parts are blue. The forearm and a short straight grip stock (possibly special order) are nicely figured walnut with an iron forend cap and hard rubber Bullard turkey emblem buttplate.

Exceptionally fine. The rifle retains 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. The hammer and lever retain 30% original case colors. The wood is very fine with a number of scattered minor-moderate dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.