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1886 Bullard Large Frame Deluxe Lever Action Rifle .45-70 Pistol Grip Checkered HIGH CONDITION Rare Antique Guns International #: 100871319 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Rifles - American Bolt Action Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 4 Total Number of Listings: 217 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced dealers of fine antique arms, with over 30 years of collecting. We also specialize in a vast array of collectibles, including western memorabilia, antique cars & automobilia, Revolutionary & Civil War relics, early Bowie & folding knives, and period nautical artifacts. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ Very Rare, High Condition M1886 Bullard Large Frame Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Checkered Pistol Grip, Special Length Barrel, and Half Magazine, .45-70, mfg. 1886-1890. Bullard rifles were the finest repeating rifles of their day and a top competitor to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. They were only produced for a brief period of time and Deluxe models, such as this one, are seldom encountered. This example is all original top to bottom and remains in very high condition. The special order 25" octagon barrel features a standard rifle front sight and adjustable semi buckhorn rear. The barrel and magazine tube retain approximately 90%+ bright original bluing with only slight freckling beginning. The receiver, hammer, lever, and forend cap retain 85% vivid case color with the balance having just faded to silver. The stock is beautifully figured Deluxe grade wood featuring a checkered pistol grip and forearm. It should be noted that not all Deluxe Bullards had extra fancy wood and it is quite rare to see wood of this grade. A coat of varnish has been applied to the buttstock only which has crazed with age. It must have been wrapped in cloth for sometime after as there is a slight imprint made in the varnish. It should be easy enough to remove the finish and reveal the original surface underneath but we will leave that to the next owner. Otherwise the forestock retains it's untouched original finish. The wood has never been sanded or cleaned and shows tight, perfect wood to metal fit throughout with sharp original checkering. The toe of the buttstock has been rounded slightly, and a chip has been repaired on the tip of the pistol grip utilizing the original piece. Original Bullard hard rubber buttplate shows little to no wear with slight rounding at the base. Lower tang and rear sight still retain vivid fire bluing. Clear Bullard Repeating Arms Company address, serial number, and top of frame marked "Cal 45 70". All clean, original screws throughout. The action is crisp and functions flawlessly. These guns were actually very well known for their amazingly smooth action. The bore is absolutely flawless with perfectly clean and sharp rifling front to back. Not even a hint of frosting. Bullard rifles were actually better quality, particularly in design, than Winchester however they just couldn't keep up with the competition. If you've been looking to get your hands on a truly spectacular, high condition Deluxe Bullard look no further. These do not turn up often. Not to mention this one is chambered in one of the most sought after calibers! No FFL required on pre-1899 firearms or contemporary muzzleloaders. No sales of modern firearms or antique arms that may potentially fire modern ammunition to the state of California, Washington D. C. or any of the five counties of New York City. Any handgun, including antiques, that are shipped to the state of New Jersey must be shipped to an FFL holder. No sales of Ivory to the states of New York, New Jersey or California. No sales of Bear parts to the states of Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. No international sales of Ivory or animal parts whatsoever. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). Non-firing items may be purchased through PayPal. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. We primarily ship USPS unless restrictions deem UPS necessary. FFL is required on all firearms manufactured after 1898 (mfg. 1899-present). C&R is acceptable for any firearm manufactured over 50 years ago from the current date. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antiques only. Any firearms occasionally sold through Gun from our personal collection that do require an FFL or C&R are shipped through a licensed FFL dealer. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. International orders are allowed for antique muzzleloaders and arms that fire obsolete ammunition only, no modern firearms or antique firearms that can potentially fire modern ammunition will be shipped outside of the United States. All prices are in American U.S. dollars. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop). SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Bullard Repeating Arms Co. Model: 1886 Caliber Info: .45-70 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: 90% Blue 85% CC Wood Condition: Deluxe Burl Bore Condition: Perfect 10 Barrels: 25 Barrel Type: Octagon Action: Lever Action Stock: Checkered Pistol Grip Sights: Standard Manufacture Date: 1886-1890 Extras: Half Magazine