SCARCE BULLARD SOLID FRAME LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SCARCE BULLARD SOLID FRAME LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 3648. Cal. 38-45. 26″ part oct bbl, slightly modified half nickel front sight, modified to flattop, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Solid frame receiver with top flat stamped “38/45” and 90 degrees to that “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/ SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 6. 1886.” Mounted with nicely figured walnut, uncheckered pistol grip, fluted cap, Bullard hard rubber buttplate with strutting Tom Turkey, uncheckered schnable forend. In G. Scott Jamieson’s book “BULLARD ARMS” does not list this serial number. PROVENANCE: Consignor is a direct descendant of the Bullard family. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig finish that has toned a brown patina mixed with some areas of blue. A few minor nicks and scratches, a couple of peened marks on left flat at rear sight. Receiver retains good orig blue with flaked areas and blending with brown patina with some minor, normal nicks and scratches. Hammer and dropping block are mostly a dark patina. Lever is a dark patina with orig case colors in protected areas. Stock is sound with a few minor nicks and handling marks and retains a professional, hand rubbed finish. Forend is sound with a few minor nicks and handling marks and retains a professional, hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are smooth with a bright, shiny bore. 4-41086 BDT175 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2533	$3,450.00	SCARCE BULLARD SOLID FRAME LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 3648. Cal. 38-45. 26″ part oct bbl, slightly modified half nickel front sight, modified to flattop, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Solid frame receiver with top flat stamped “38/45” and 90 degrees to that “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/ SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 6. 1886.” Mounted with nicely figured walnut, uncheckered pistol grip, fluted cap, Bullard hard rubber buttplate with strutting Tom Turkey, uncheckered schnable forend. In G. Scott Jamieson’s book “BULLARD ARMS” does not list this serial number. PROVENANCE: Consignor is a direct descendant of the Bullard family. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig finish that has toned a brown patina mixed with some areas of blue. A few minor nicks and scratches, a couple of peened marks on left flat at rear sight. Receiver retains good orig blue with flaked areas and blending with brown patina with some minor, normal nicks and scratches. Hammer and dropping block are mostly a dark patina. Lever is a dark patina with orig case colors in protected areas. Stock is sound with a few minor nicks and handling marks and retains a professional, hand rubbed finish. Forend is sound with a few minor nicks and handling marks and retains a professional, hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are smooth with a bright, shiny bore. 4-41086 BDT175 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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