BULLARD CUSTOM STOCKED SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

BULLARD CUSTOM STOCKED SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 3653. Cal. 32-40. 29″ part oct bbl, combination front sight, no provision for rear sight, solid frame receiver, top flat stamped “32-40”, and 90 degrees to that marked “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 6 1886”. Top tang has locking, folding peep sight with large disc. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, custom stock, checkered pistol grip with sculpted cap, short prong Swiss buttplate, thick left side cheekpiece, small schnable wrap-around checkered custom forend. In G. Scott Jamieson’s book “BULLARD ARMS” he states that “almost all single shots appear in serial number block 3500 to 4100.” Chart in back of book of listed numbers does include this serial number. PROVENANCE: Consignor is a direct descendant of the Bullard family. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of a fine factory quality restored blue finish. A few minor nicks and scratches. Receiver is a gray patina with traces of case coloring that appear to have been done with a torch. Both sides have some very fine surface oxidation. Hammer shows a dark patina, breech block has thinning orig blue on top and a silver-gray patina on sides. Lever is a blend of silver patina and fading case colors, perhaps added with a torch. The custom stock is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains a fine, varnish finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains matching finish with buttstock. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-41085 BDT171 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2534	$2,357.50	BULLARD CUSTOM STOCKED SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 3653. Cal. 32-40. 29″ part oct bbl, combination front sight, no provision for rear sight, solid frame receiver, top flat stamped “32-40”, and 90 degrees to that marked “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 6 1886”. Top tang has locking, folding peep sight with large disc. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, custom stock, checkered pistol grip with sculpted cap, short prong Swiss buttplate, thick left side cheekpiece, small schnable wrap-around checkered custom forend. In G. Scott Jamieson’s book “BULLARD ARMS” he states that “almost all single shots appear in serial number block 3500 to 4100.” Chart in back of book of listed numbers does include this serial number. PROVENANCE: Consignor is a direct descendant of the Bullard family. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of a fine factory quality restored blue finish. A few minor nicks and scratches. Receiver is a gray patina with traces of case coloring that appear to have been done with a torch. Both sides have some very fine surface oxidation. Hammer shows a dark patina, breech block has thinning orig blue on top and a silver-gray patina on sides. Lever is a blend of silver patina and fading case colors, perhaps added with a torch. The custom stock is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains a fine, varnish finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains matching finish with buttstock. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-41085 BDT171 (1,500-2,500) 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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