GENE ROURKE ESTATE AUCTION

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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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Cooper Belt Model Double Action .31 Revolver341 - Cooper Belt Model Double Action .31 Revolver
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Double action, 6" octagon barrel. .31 caliber.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Cooper Navy Double Action .36 Revolver342 - Cooper Navy Double Action .36 Revolver
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4" octagon barrel, .36 cal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Cooper Navy Double Action Revolver343 - Cooper Navy Double Action Revolver
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Double action, 4" octagon barrel. .36 cal. Acquired by Mr. Rourke in 1958.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver344 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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4" barrel, .31 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Pair Of Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolvers345 - Pair Of Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolvers
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Serial numbers 6334 & 6288 both have the letter O below the serial numbers on on trigger guard. Were acquired as a pair by Mr. Rourke.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Revolver346 - Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Revolver
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8" barrel. 44 cal. Obtained by Mr. Rourke at the 10/1981 TGCA auction. Serial no. 11024
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Metropolitan .36 Navy Revolver347 - Metropolitan .36 Navy Revolver
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Metropolitan Navy 2nd type revolver .36 cal. Serial no. 2772
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Metropolitan Arms .36 Navy Revolver348 - Metropolitan Arms .36 Navy Revolver
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Metropolitan Arms Navy 2nd type revolver. 7.5" octagon barrel, engraved cylinder scene. .36 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver349 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver
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Colt 1851 Navy. 7.5" octagon barrel, engraved cylinder scene. .36 cal Serial no. 83291
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver350 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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Serial no. 152019
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Colt Model 1862 Police .36 Percussion Revolver351 - Colt Model 1862 Police .36 Percussion Revolver
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Serial no. 6687
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver352 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver
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Serial no. 5197
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver353 - Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver
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Early Remington New Model Army .44 cal. Serial 38023
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Remington Beals Navy Revolver354 - Remington Beals Navy Revolver
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.36 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Starr Single Action .44  Army Revolver355 - Starr Single Action .44 Army Revolver
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* 8" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Starr Single Action Army .44 Revolver356 - Starr Single Action Army .44 Revolver
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* Single action Army model .44 cal. 8" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Starr Double Action Navy Revolver357 - Starr Double Action Navy Revolver
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* 6" barrel, .36 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Starr Double Action Army .44 Revolver358 - Starr Double Action Army .44 Revolver
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* 6" barrel, .44 cal. Serial no. 6899
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Massachusetts Arms Kerr Navy Revolver359 - Massachusetts Arms Kerr Navy Revolver
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.36 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Adams Percussion Revolver360 - Adams Percussion Revolver
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5.75" barrel, .44 cal Serial no. 22955
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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