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THE CHET DOWNS COLLECTION AUCTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States In Person PreviewLocal Preview at Burley Auction Gallery, 134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas on Friday, March ...

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present the lifelong collection of Chet Downs featuring an extensive King Ranch collection, King Ranch marked Winchester, King Ranch saddle & saddle blankets, marked chaps, & equipment, Texas Ranger badges & guns, & a collection of rare King Ranch photographs, Antique guns, early Colt Single Actions & Winchesters, Rare early ranching & chuck wagon photographs, Bianchi & McChesney Spurs, Bohlin Saddle, old west relics, old signs & advertising, Western Art, Original paintings by Donald Yena, & Joe Beeler, & much more. Please make plans to join us. 15%BP TX#15184. Preview Friday noon-6:00 & Saturday 8:00-10:00 Auction start. Online catalog available at BurleyAuction.com.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before the TUESDAY following the auction.
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North & Judd Spurs251 - North & Judd Spurs
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Anchor Brand. Like new. Unworn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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OK Spurs252 - OK Spurs
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OK Spurs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Large Pair of Mexican Chihuahua Spurs253 - Large Pair of Mexican Chihuahua Spurs
Burley Auction Group
Good straps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Old Gambling Items254 - Collection of Old Gambling Items
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Cheater Shot glass, cards, dice, bottle, chips, etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Counter Top Display Case255 - Counter Top Display Case
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Measures 17" tall, 15 1/2" wide, and 15 1/2" deep.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pair Of Leather Chaps256 - Pair Of Leather Chaps
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Length: 38"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Old Longhorn Steer Horn Mount257 - Old Longhorn Steer Horn Mount
Burley Auction Group
Very old. Came from a ranch in Anson, Texas (North of Abilene). Good brush tracks or horns. Not pen raised as are modern ones. Mount : 18&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Rare Kermit Oliver Hermes Texas Silk Scarf258 - Rare Kermit Oliver Hermes Texas Silk Scarf
Burley Auction Group
37" x 37"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Framed Silk Scarf259 - Buffalo Bill Framed Silk Scarf
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37-1/2" x 37-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Robert Farrington Elwell Bucking Horse Watercolor260 - Robert Farrington Elwell Bucking Horse Watercolor
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Robert Farrington Elwell was called "The C.M. Russell of Arizona". He was a protege of Buffalo Bill, and ran his ranch. Large framed wat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Remington Elliot .41 Cal Derringer261 - Remington Elliot .41 Cal Derringer
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2nd Model , made in 1870s with original nickel finish. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Remington Elliot .41 Derringer262 - Remington Elliot .41 Derringer
Burley Auction Group
3rd Model , made in 1890s with original blue finish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to sabrejet for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31263 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31
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Rare 6" barrel. Made in 1854. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31264 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31
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Made in 1856. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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H. Pieper D\B 16 Ga. Hammer Shotgun265 - H. Pieper D\B 16 Ga. Hammer Shotgun
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Marked On Barrel "Grand Prize of Paris Exhibition World's Fair 1889". Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Spencer Lever Action Fowler Rifle .56266 - Spencer Lever Action Fowler Rifle .56
Burley Auction Group
With one original round. Made in 1860s. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Civil War Musket267 - U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Civil War Musket
Burley Auction Group
With an Allen conversion to 50-70 Cal, with original bayonet. Circa 1860s. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Uberti S/A .32-.20 Cal268 - Uberti S/A .32-.20 Cal
Burley Auction Group
* Barrel measures 7 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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H & R Trapper Model .22 Cal269 - H & R Trapper Model .22 Cal
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* 7 shot, like new condition. Made in 1925.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Savage Model 101 SA .22 Safety Single Shot Pistol270 - Savage Model 101 SA .22 Safety Single Shot Pistol
Burley Auction Group
* New, unfired in original box. Made only 2 years (1964 & 1965).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Samurai Sword271 - Samurai Sword
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Original leather wrapped sheath. Made in 1935
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Leather Wrapped Sword Cane272 - Leather Wrapped Sword Cane
Burley Auction Group
Circa 1880s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Troy Howard Maker Scabbard, Cotulla, Texas273 - Troy Howard Maker Scabbard, Cotulla, Texas
Burley Auction Group
Cotulla, TX. Length: 33"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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2 Throwing Knives With Sheaths274 - 2 Throwing Knives With Sheaths
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Edge Brand Made in Solingen Germany, in original sheath, 8-1/2" L. Hunting Knife in original Sheath Made in Olsen OK., 11" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Browning Citori XT 12GA Shotgun275 - Browning Citori XT 12GA Shotgun
Burley Auction Group
* CYL/MOD 14 5/8 LOP. 32" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Beretta "Pheasants Forever" LE 1/750 12GA Shotgun276 - Beretta "Pheasants Forever" LE 1/750 12GA Shotgun
Burley Auction Group
* 386 Ringneck.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ruger Ruger Red Label 28GA Shotgun277 - Ruger Ruger Red Label 28GA Shotgun
Burley Auction Group
* Ruger Red Label 28GA Shotgun.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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King Ranch Saddle & Scabbard278 - King Ranch Saddle & Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
King Ranch marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Scabbard279 - King Ranch Marked Scabbard
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king ranch marked. condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Scabbard280 - King Ranch Marked Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Scabbard281 - King Ranch Marked Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Scabbard282 - King Ranch Marked Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Hunting Car Rifle Scabbard283 - King Ranch Marked Hunting Car Rifle Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Two Nueces Texas Coffee Tins284 - Two Nueces Texas Coffee Tins
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Corpus Christi, TX. 8-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pearl Beer Reverse Painted Glass Sign285 - Pearl Beer Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Burley Auction Group
10" x 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Salesman Sample Wagon / Horse Buggy286 - Salesman Sample Wagon / Horse Buggy
Burley Auction Group
7" x 8" x 23"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Remington Rolling Block Pistol 44-40288 - Remington Rolling Block Pistol 44-40
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With detachable shoulder stock. Circa 1880s. Pop up rear tang sights Antique
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 25-35289 - Winchester Model 1892 25-35
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Winchester Model 1892 25-35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Waco Marked Spotted Saddle290 - Waco Marked Spotted Saddle
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Ozark Leather Co. Maker Marked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Stag Handled Side Knife291 - Stag Handled Side Knife
Burley Auction Group
Made In Solingen Germany. Measures 10 3/4" long . in original sheath.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Colt Anaconda .45 Long Colt Revolver292 - Colt Anaconda .45 Long Colt Revolver
Burley Auction Group
* With extra set of grips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Ruger Mini-14 .223 Ranch Rifle293 - Ruger Mini-14 .223 Ranch Rifle
Burley Auction Group
* With Gibson scope.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collection Of Nine Texas Ranger Photos294 - Collection Of Nine Texas Ranger Photos
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Collection Of Nine Texas Ranger Photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Brass Spittoon295 - Brass Spittoon
Burley Auction Group
7" x 8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Reins & Headstall off the King Ranch296 - Reins & Headstall off the King Ranch
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Reins & Headstall off the King Ranch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to twisterii for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Pair Of Fence Pullers off of the King Ranch297 - Pair Of Fence Pullers off of the King Ranch
Burley Auction Group
Length: 31"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Star Tobacco S/S Porcelain Sign298 - Star Tobacco S/S Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
Significant damage through out. 12" x 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Taylor Oughton Oil Painting Frontier Times Cover299 - Taylor Oughton Oil Painting Frontier Times Cover
Burley Auction Group
Original painting that appeared on the Cover of Frontier Times Magazine, May 1965. Chet Downs calls it "Greed". With magazine. 28"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1907 N.C. Wyeth Cream Of Wheat Co. Lithograph300 - 1907 N.C. Wyeth Cream Of Wheat Co. Lithograph
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"Where The Mail Goes, Cream Of Wheat Goes." Copyright 1907. Print" 9-1/2" x 14". 21" x 24-3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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The Round Up "Let Er Buck" Silk Scarf301 - The Round Up "Let Er Buck" Silk Scarf
Burley Auction Group
Frame: 25" x 26-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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