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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4201 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Bullard Jan 23^rd, 2022 at 7:22pm	Print Post
	That is extremely appetizing! Great catch.


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GT Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2291 Location: Northeast Wyoming Joined: Jun 28^th, 2015	Re: Bullard Reply #1 - Jan 23^rd, 2022 at 7:32pm	Print Post
	Glad they reeled you in, nice looking rifle. I seem to have shaken the hook, Tony had/has one and I've done a real good job of ignoring his sales pitch.

	"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk" T. A. Edison "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right" M.T.
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craigd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2055 Location: midwest Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #2 - Jan 23^rd, 2022 at 7:54pm	Print Post
	Nice grab.


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3852 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Bullard Reply #3 - Jan 24^th, 2022 at 11:49am	Print Post
	Joe, could you fill in those of us less knowledgeable about that rear sight? I photo would sure be useful to go along with it. You lucky guy!


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Spud Oldtimer Offline Posts: 521 Location: Australia Oz Joined: Feb 24^th, 2005	Re: Bullard Reply #4 - Jan 24^th, 2022 at 9:15pm	Print Post
	Joe, that's a really nice Bullard made even better with that Carver sight. Enjoy! Lot's of interesting features on the various Carver sights and that rack & pinion version is a work of art. I scored a Highwall with the same sight as yours. The seller said it was a Winchester mid-range vernier sight but I knew otherwise & grabbed that rifle as quick as I could. Here's mine. Spud


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2057 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #5 - Jan 25^th, 2022 at 1:43am	Print Post
	I noticed also that it has a slot for different mounting scew spacing, which in turn would necessitate adjustable angle of the staff. It would also then keep down cost, and make me wonder also why they were not more popular?

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3852 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Bullard Reply #6 - Jan 25^th, 2022 at 10:08am	Print Post
	Thank you, all of you for the info and photos of your sights. I had no idea of these- never having seen one before. I am constantly amazed at the variety of the things that show up in the coffers of the fellows around here. These sights are sure one example- along with Joe's super nice Bulllard. I'll tip a cup of Hoppe's to you all with my lunch.


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craigd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2055 Location: midwest Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #7 - Jan 25^th, 2022 at 8:57pm	Print Post
	Thanks also for the rear sight picture. Neat sight, but nice clean receiver, not in bad way at all, but it's too bad someone drilled and tapped the barrel, unless you'd rather scope it.


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ballardhepburnmich ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 598 Location: Scotts,mi. Joined: May 20^th, 2015	Re: Bullard Reply #8 - Jan 26^th, 2022 at 12:35am	Print Post
	Don't tip that cup of Hoppes far enough that any runs out. Lee Gibbs Pres.ASSRA


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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1789 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: Bullard Reply #9 - Jan 26^th, 2022 at 7:58am	Print Post
	Anybody here get the Bullard that closed a couple nights ago on GunBroker?


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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4186 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Bullard Reply #10 - Jan 26^th, 2022 at 9:35am	Print Post
	I was wondering what the original furniture looked like. This .40-75 Bullard Single Shot Take Down which has the wood replaced. Is Joe's Bullard's butt plate original?
	« Last Edit: Jan 26^th, 2022 at 11:00am by Schuetzendave »

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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4186 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Bullard Reply #11 - Jan 26^th, 2022 at 10:57am	Print Post
	Pictures of a Bullard Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle versus what is claimed as a Bullard Single Shot Take Down rifle. My Take Down Model has an extra screw for that operation. So Joe's would not be a Take Down (replaceable barrel version) Bullard.
	« Last Edit: Jan 26^th, 2022 at 11:05am by Schuetzendave »

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craigd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2055 Location: midwest Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #12 - Jan 27^th, 2022 at 10:46pm	Print Post
	Schuetzendave wrote on Jan 26^th, 2022 at 10:57am: ....My Take Down Model has an extra screw for that operation. So .... would not be a Take Down (replaceable barrel version) Bullard. When the pics were around, it looked like it had the take down screw. Also, the breech end of the barrel assembly looked blued, and the receiver case colored. I think the fixed barrel version would have had a case colored receiver top, fabricated as one piece with the rest ofthe receiver?


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ISS Oldtimer Offline Posts: 570 Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: Bullard Reply #13 - Feb 5^th, 2022 at 9:06pm	Print Post
	Gosh! Does that rifle have enough external screws to hold it together?


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Schutzenbob Frequent Elocutionist Offline Rheinisch-Westfälisc hen Sprengstoff-Fabriken Posts: 2211 Location: Nightingale, California Joined: Oct 24^th, 2005	Re: Bullard Reply #14 - Feb 6^th, 2022 at 3:03pm	Print Post
	Carver Sights


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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2932 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Bullard Reply #15 - Feb 21^st, 2022 at 2:52pm	Print Post
	I missed the photos, description, etc., of the Bullard. Do they still exist? Is there a link?


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #16 - Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 10:58am	Print Post
	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.

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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yamoon Oldtimer Offline NRA Life, ASSRA , GGCA, MCA Posts: 964 Location: Junction City Kansas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2012	Re: Bullard Reply #17 - Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 11:49am	Print Post
	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


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #18 - Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 11:59am	Print Post
	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.

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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craigd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2055 Location: midwest Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2009	Re: Bullard Reply #19 - Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 9:18pm	Print Post
	JLouis wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 10:58am: ....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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rodneys Oldtimer Offline Posts: 706 Location: Central Oklahoma Joined: Mar 2^nd, 2015	Re: Bullard Reply #20 - Feb 25^th, 2022 at 12:18pm	Print Post
	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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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2932 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Bullard Reply #21 - Mar 1^st, 2022 at 4:48pm	Print Post
	yamoon wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 11:49am: 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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moodyholler Oldtimer Offline Posts: 716 Location: Blue Ridge Joined: Oct 11^th, 2005	Re: Bullard Reply #22 - Mar 2^nd, 2022 at 11:36am	Print Post
	Ditto on Krags!


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MrTipUp Frequent Elocutionist Offline Quality is to a product what character is to a man Posts: 1380 Location: Indiana Joined: Feb 19^th, 2020	Re: Bullard Reply #23 - Mar 2^nd, 2022 at 12:43pm	Print Post
	Krags? Oh Ye-e-e-ah! They are my gold standard for smooth. Bill Lawrence


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SBoomer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1021 Location: Michigan's Frozen North (U.P.) Joined: Jan 28^th, 2010	Re: Bullard Reply #24 - Mar 2^nd, 2022 at 3:14pm	Print Post
	88 mauser is just as smooth as a Krag. Like glass.


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yamoon Oldtimer Offline NRA Life, ASSRA , GGCA, MCA Posts: 964 Location: Junction City Kansas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2012	Re: Bullard Reply #25 - Mar 2^nd, 2022 at 6:19pm	Print Post
	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. Mike


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yamoon Oldtimer Offline NRA Life, ASSRA , GGCA, MCA Posts: 964 Location: Junction City Kansas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2012	Re: Bullard Reply #26 - Mar 5^th, 2022 at 3:08pm	Print Post
	14 pages on Bullard rifles with drawings 1954 Gun Digest. Mike


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