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I missed the photos, description, etc., of the Bullard. Do they still exist? Is there a link?
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The quality and pride in workmanship during these times is unfortunately lacking these days.
Most of what we see being made today includes the use of synthetic stocks.
If one wants a wood stocked factory rifle today the price has become ridiculously high.
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Re: Bullard
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I am a blued steel & walnut guy. The most “modern” rifle I own is a #1 my wife gave me for Christmas in ‘82. I agree the old rifles are generally have a finer fit. If an older rifle is wanted, buy from a reputable dealer. A couple of years ago I was able to buy a Mannlicher MCA manufactured in 1963, don’t believe it had a box of shells run thru it. The fit & finish is remarkable, don’t believe I have ever cycled the bolt on any other rifle that was as smooth.
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I once owned a 6MM Ruger #1B. Not only was the wood outstanding it was also back when they were all being checkered by hand.
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JLouis wrote
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....Most of what we see being made today includes the use of synthetic stocks...
I always figure, the future classic and antique rifle fan, is buying and shooting semiautos today. There are a few modestly prices wood stocked rifles available, but the really good fit and finish are probably hit and miss.
Back to the subject rifles, the fit and finish of the Bullard metal work can be amazing, butter smooth action cycling.
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Regarding the Bullard takedown, some used one screw and some used 2. I once owned a solid frame pistol grip in 32-40, but it got stolen. As I understand it take downs were the more common, if you can call Bullard’scommon. They are hands-down the smoothest operating single shot that I have ever handled.
Dick Binger had one of the heavy frame interchangeable barrels interchangeable triggers. I don’t recall the barrels it had. But they only made two or three sets like that.
The quality of the machining reminds me of the Merwin and Hulbert , and Smith and Wesson Pistols. Top quality.
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yamoon wrote
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I am a blued steel & walnut guy. The most “modern” rifle I own is a #1 my wife gave me for Christmas in ‘82. I agree the old rifles are generally have a finer fit. If an older rifle is wanted, buy from a reputable dealer. A couple of years ago I was able to buy a Mannlicher MCA manufactured in 1963, don’t believe it had a box of shells run thru it. The fit & finish is remarkable,
don’t believe I have ever cycled the bolt on any other rifle that was as smooth.
Mike
Ever mess about with a Krag-Jorgensen?
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Ditto on Krags!
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Krags? Oh Ye-e-e-ah! They are my gold standard for smooth.
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88 mauser is just as smooth as a Krag. Like glass.
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Never owned a Krag, always thought I would like to play with the round in a strong falling block. See my post about reboring a 6 mm Krag to standard 30-40 bore and chamber.
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14 pages on Bullard rifles with drawings 1954 Gun Digest.
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