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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Springfield Model 1861 Musket191 - Springfield Model 1861 Musket
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Initials carved in right forestock, Initials nailed into left stock, and right buttstock. Dated 1862. .58 caliber.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Harper's Ferry Model 1821 Flintlock Musket192 - Harper's Ferry Model 1821 Flintlock Musket
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Dated 1826.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Navy .36 Serial No.141193 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Navy .36 Serial No.141
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6.5" barrel, .36 cal. Serial no. 141
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Augusta Machine Works Confederate 1851 Navy194 - Augusta Machine Works Confederate 1851 Navy
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Augusta Machine Works attributed Confederate barrel marked with the assembly number 5 on a Model 1851 frame and cylinder stamped 79031, trigger guard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to fabbidder for (1,250.00 + 187.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Confederate Copy Colt 1851 Navy Revolver195 - Confederate Copy Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
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No serial numbers. " Address Col. Saml Colt New York US America" address on barrel with pinned loading arm. .36 caliber. Confederate ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to fabbidder for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Parker Field & Sons Enfield Confederate Import196 - Parker Field & Sons Enfield Confederate Import
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JS Confederate import marked musket. According to Mr. Rourke's notes, the gun was given to slave by his slave master. No supporting documenta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Rifle197 - Winchester Model 1892 Rifle
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* 32 W.C.F Approximately 24" barrel, "HORN" carved in stock. Manufactured 1915.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Rifle198 - Winchester Model 1892 Rifle
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* .32WCF. Manufactured 1903. 24" octagon barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Adams .44 Army Double Action Percussion Revolver199 - Adams .44 Army Double Action Percussion Revolver
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The first true double action revolver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Antique Texas Pine Poker Table200 - Antique Texas Pine Poker Table
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29.5" tall, 54" across.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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