^Lot 3448 BULLARD LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal 45 for 45-70 or 45-75 Sharps straight case cartridge). S#. 821. Bbl. octagon, shortened to 21 1/2". Sporting front with replacement sporting style rear sight missing elevator and added Marble tang sight. Half length mag. Brass cartridge lifter. Walnut forend and straight grip stock. Bullard deep dished hard rubber buttplate depicts a bugling bull elk. Mfg. 1886-1890. CONDITION: restored rifle, bbl., action, mag, and lever retain over 95% reblued finish. Hammer has heat colored finish. Refinished wood shows some remaining handling marks. Sound action. The bore is generally bright with good rifling showing scattered pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28638/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.