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GENE ROURKE ESTATE 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, April ...

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Burley Auction is proud to present the Gene R. Rourke Estate collection featuring over 700 antique firearms. Many have not seen the light of day in 50 years. Most were wrapped in Vietnam War era newspapers. Rourke was a lifetime member of the Texas Gun Collectors Association, winning best in show/most outstanding firearm in 1966. Auction features Rare Confederate Civil War revolvers, Le Mats, Griswolds, Leech & Rigdon, and many other rare Civil War firearms, Confederate swords, cased Colt pistols, engraved Colts, early Henry Rifle, the largest collection of Merwin & Hulbert revolvers we've ever seen, collection of Starr revolvers & many, many others, plus 30 Swedish Mausers, early Colt sporters & 30 Russian SKSs new in box, WWII German Lugers & Japanese Arisaka rifles, gold coins, estate jewelry, oil paintings, western art, early Texas poker table, & so much more. Please make plans to join us. 15%BP TX#15184. 830-629-9280 BurleyAuction.com

PREVIEW: Friday, April 12th Noon- 6PM & Saturday, April 13th 8AM-10AM Auction start.
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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Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer Revolver Ivory Grips241 - Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer Revolver Ivory Grips
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2.5" octagon barrel, engraved cylinder scene, ivory grips. .22 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer Revolver242 - Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer Revolver
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2.5" octagon barrel, engraved cylinder, back pin. .22 cal. Serial no. 590
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Engraved Manhattan .22 Revolver243 - Engraved Manhattan .22 Revolver
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3" octagon barrel. .22 cal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to Oleh for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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American Standard Tool .22 Revolver244 - American Standard Tool .22 Revolver
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Engraved cylinder scene. Broken hinge. Purchased in a Boerne antique shop 1962.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Engraved American Standard Tool .22 Revolver245 - Engraved American Standard Tool .22 Revolver
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Engraved barrel. .22 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 .32 Revolver246 - Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 .32 Revolver
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.32 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Army247 - Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Army
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6" octagon barrel, .32 rimfire. Serial no. 4341
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt 1860 Army Civilian Model .44 Revolver248 - Colt 1860 Army Civilian Model .44 Revolver
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Serial no. 182415
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Remington New Model Army .44 Civil War Revolver249 - Remington New Model Army .44 Civil War Revolver
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Remington New Model .44 Army.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Savage Model 1861 Navy .36 Double Trigger Revolver250 - Savage Model 1861 Navy .36 Double Trigger Revolver
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Used by both sides during the Civil War. Serial no. 8538
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver251 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver
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Serial no. 3666
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver252 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver
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Serial no. 89089
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver253 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver
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According to Mr. Rourke's notes, this serail no. 97685 is in the serial number range purchased by the South prior to the Civil War.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver254 - Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver
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Serial no. 63502
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver255 - Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver
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Serial no. 62063
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver256 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Colt Model 1862 Revolver257 - Colt Model 1862 Revolver
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6.5" barrel, .36 cal. Serial no. 7678
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 .31 Revolver Hartford258 - Colt Model 1849 .31 Revolver Hartford
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6" barrel, .31 cal. Serial no. 175452
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Engraved Manhattan Series II Revolver259 - Engraved Manhattan Series II Revolver
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5" octagon barrel, engraved, .31 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Ruger Single Six Fully Engraved260 - Ruger Single Six Fully Engraved
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* Ruger Single Six .22 mag, 3 screw, fully engraved with 6.5" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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