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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Civil War Union Foot Officer Sword181 - Civil War Union Foot Officer Sword
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"US" cast in guard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Emerson & Silver US Cavalry Sword 1865182 - Emerson & Silver US Cavalry Sword 1865
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Emerson & Silver, U.S. Cavalry saber, dated 1865.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Confederate States Armory Richmond Rifle Musket183 - Confederate States Armory Richmond Rifle Musket
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Stamped with "C.S." Dated 1863. Approximately 33" barrel, appears likely to have been cut down. The Richmond Rifle Musket was one of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Tower 1863 Musket Birmingham Small Arms Trade184 - Tower 1863 Musket Birmingham Small Arms Trade
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Barrel stamped "*25*25*" Approximately 39" barrel. "Birmingham Small Arms Trade" on right stock.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Amoskeag Mfg. Co Model 1863 Civil War Musket185 - Amoskeag Mfg. Co Model 1863 Civil War Musket
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Amoskeag Mfg. Manchester, N.H. Approximately 39" barrel, .58 cal. Dated 1864
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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US Springfield Model 1863 Rifled Musket186 - US Springfield Model 1863 Rifled Musket
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US Springfield Model 1863 Rifled Musket
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Whitneyville Model 1861 Civil War Musket187 - Whitneyville Model 1861 Civil War Musket
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Approximately 39" barrel. Dated 1864, .58 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Tower 1863 Rifled Musket188 - Tower 1863 Rifled Musket
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39" barrel stamped *25*25*
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Tower 1862 Enfield Rifled Musket189 - Tower 1862 Enfield Rifled Musket
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Approximately 38" barrel. .58 cal, dated1862.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Harper's Ferry Model 1821 Civil War Musket190 - Harper's Ferry Model 1821 Civil War Musket
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Approximately 42" barrel. Dated 1832. Brass plate stamped "2" on stock. in Mr. Rourke's notes, Attributed to Battle of Franklin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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