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   I have only seen 3 of them EVER in 20yrs! If you ever find one, you would be lucky so buy it. It is a beauty! So is the Baby Automag, as I have 3 of them and have shot one of them last year to clear out the "ground squirrel" flock that had got so big since my cat left. Took 36 and had so much fun and it was soooooo easy with the Baby as it shot right to aim. I'm no hunter but it made me look good!

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XP001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 588	Post Options Post Reply Quote XP001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 2:08am
	I have only seen 3 of them EVER in 20yrs! If you ever find one, you would be lucky so buy it. It is a beauty! So is the Baby Automag, as I have 3 of them and have shot one of them last year to clear out the "ground squirrel" flock that had got so big since my cat left. Took 36 and had so much fun and it was soooooo easy with the Baby as it shot right to aim. I'm no hunter but it made me look good!

76nova Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List International Auto Mag Joined: 29 Jan 2016 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 248	Post Options Post Reply Quote 76nova Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 10:04am
	ever find out if the ser# were ran with babies or what was the deal there?how many bulleyes were actually made.I have been on the hunt on the web........sooner or later ill catch up with one.stay tuned.B.D.S.

XP001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 588	Post Options Post Reply Quote XP001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 3:01pm
	I was thinking these serial numbers MIGHT have been shared with the "Lightning" Pistols linage NOT the Baby Automags as the Babys used "BAM" prefix serial numbers. I have not followed up on this yet, been too busy but will keep watching public serial numbers out there to compare against the ones I know are Bulleyes. It a long shot this way but all I can do at this time. The highest "bulleyes" serial number I seen was 0250ish. They are like a mini Baby, not quite the same front/rear site set up though.

76nova Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List International Auto Mag Joined: 29 Jan 2016 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 248	Post Options Post Reply Quote 76nova Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 4:28pm
	surfed a pile of auction sites..........lots of lightnings out there, no luck yet.Thanks for the info.

XP001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 588	Post Options Post Reply Quote XP001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 12:00am
	The auction that you found was for a $1050 Plus buyers fee($199.50 AND app.Fees(?)-Taxes. That was also 3yrs ago(May 23 2013). The firearm looks in great shape, box not bad But it doesn't mention the other 2 different front site inserts for it(maybe lost). It still was a good buy for such a rare AMT item/model. There was another auction back in 2009 that sold for $403 but no box or extra fronts site and the grips were replaced with Ruger Black composite grips. So now I have seen 5 total of this model, lol

76nova Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List International Auto Mag Joined: 29 Jan 2016 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 248	Post Options Post Reply Quote 76nova Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 11:16am
	spent a couple hours yesterday surfing till my eyes got sore.Damn things are more difficult then i thought, i posted a few adds ...see what dirt i can kick up. Those were the only two i saw that were for sale at one time.

XP001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 588	Post Options Post Reply Quote XP001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 5:17pm
	I have read on a post that they said this model was made only for one year in ’86. So one year of production and I'm sure they didn't make them everyday that year, they are going to rare. Maybe AMT made them as requested as the serial numbers I have seen has not had two in a row yet. They share everything with the Lightning 6.5” bull barrel model, the instruction manual and box were the same, only the additional work of the barrel rib setup and front site inserts. I would think they shared the "lightning" serial number linage as it wouldn't be hard to "make up" a bulleyes model as an order was put in for one. Also knowing they were pushing these as "Target" pistols, that would mean a little extra cost to it and unless you’re into "target shooting" who would pay extra? I would have brought one knowing the extra look was there but I always collected different models of the same brand that I liked. Gunshops wouldn't want to "stock" a lot of them if any, depends on how the AMT line sells at their location, I’m sure it was a more costly pistol compared to the normal lightning. The difference between them according to the flyer is Target Lightning Elegant wood grips Pachmayr wrap-around rubber grips OR Wayland wood grips Clarke fine pull trigger Clarke trigger Ventilated matte rib No rib Millets sights (rear) Millet sights (rear) Front site inserts (quick change style) Fixed front site (screwed down on barrel) So what is the difference between Elegant wood grips and the Wayland wood grips? Clarke FINE PULL Trigger and Clarke trigger? And the other stuff is easy to spot.

Auto Mag Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 2091	Post Options Post Reply Quote Auto Mag Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 3:03pm
	I have seen these at gun shows over they years and always been interested, but the prices were always too high. And from what I have seen they don't sell, very few people even seem interested and when they see the price they drop them and walk away. Don't think they made many, and I could be seeing the same 3 guns in my area changing hands between dealers is swaps and the same guns never selling to actual customers. AMT guns are not well liked in the northeast, don't know why, just not popular. For a right price I think they are an interesting catch, but not for big money, just wait for another BAM to come along, they turn up often enough you just need to wait. GH
	Who was that masked man,,,

76nova Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List International Auto Mag Joined: 29 Jan 2016 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 248	Post Options Post Reply Quote 76nova Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 11:05pm
	I'll take your advice and wait for a baby..i hope it doesnt break the bank.i would have never believed they would get so demanding as they have

Auto Mag Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 2091	Post Options Post Reply Quote Auto Mag Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 11:46pm
	Don't pass on one because of my preference. As for the BAM's, yes they have been very pricey recently, but every once in a while there is a bargain to be had, you just need to wait and have ready cash when they are available. GH
	Who was that masked man,,,