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The Bullard rifle was the one with the gear driven action.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
Watch this. The 45-85 he mentions is the Marlin, Colt, Bullard round. Same length as a 45-70. Winchester loaded these. Head stamp says 45-85 BUT does not say WCF.
And Mark’s Bullard video that preceded this one is very worthwhile. It is interesting that this video was his most watched video of all the videos he has done. I also found some of the reactions he received to his video very interesting. Hate mail, personal attacks, etc. Simply beyond me to process.
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Might as well show one of mine. Here is a small frame Model 1886 in .32-40 Bullard. In their catalogs, Bullard called this cartridge a .32 Special. It is a bottle-necked as and the bore diameter is about .317, so it doesn’t share much in common with Winchester’s .32 Special.
Let’s not forget that Bullard also made a .40-90 and a .50-115 in their large frame repeater. And, there was a version of the Bullard large frame rifle that had an action 1/4 inch shorter and chambered the .50-95, .45-75 and .45-60. These are quite rare.
Here’s a .45-85 large frame I have:
I loved that video. Probably will never own a Bullard but I always enjoy learning about other firearms. I don’t understand the hate that people exhibit. Especially over a video.
While we’re in the neighborhood of Whitney-Kennedy and Bullard, I think it is worthy to mention the 1856 Morse patented M1878 Burgess Long Range rifle. This rifle was only chambered in .45-70 and it was the first commercial .45-70 repeating lever action rifle.
Here is a SRC version (quite rare):
These are some very good referenced examples of some great inventions and creations of some of the Winchester companies, greatest competitors. O.W. had to be going crazy before his death in 1880, as his predecessors carried on their pursuance of obtaining and trying to buy up as much of the competition as possible.
Some great information and postings here, that can really help to explain the goings on, a long time ago, when the industrial revolution was in full swing.
Thanks for sharing.
Anthony
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