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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Nazi German WWII Walther P38421 - Nazi German WWII Walther P38
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* Nazi proof marks. Serial no. 4099L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka 77 Rifle422 - Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka 77 Rifle
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka 77 M-99 Rifle423 - Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka 77 M-99 Rifle
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* Defaced chrysanthemum, 17 notches in stock near receiver. Approximately 26" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka Rifle424 - Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka Rifle
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* Cracked stock, approximately 31" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka Rifle Rep. of Korea425 - Imperial Japanese WWII Arisaka Rifle Rep. of Korea
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* Stock is carved with what appear to be names, Philippines, August 15, 1948, the day the First Republic of Korea was established. 6.5 x 50mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1918426 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1918
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* Carl Gustaf 1918. Approximately 29" barrel. 6.5 x 55mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1899427 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1899
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* Carl Gustaf 1899. Approximately 29" barrel 6.5 x 55mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1905428 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1905
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* Carl Gustaf 1905. Approximately 29" barrel. 6.5 x 55mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1913429 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1913
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* Carl Gustaf 1913. 6.5 x 55mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1901430 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1901
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* Carl Gustaf 1901. Approximately 29" barrel. 6.5 x 55mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Springfield 1884 .45-70 Trapdoor431 - Springfield 1884 .45-70 Trapdoor
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Springfield 1884 .45-70 Trapdoor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Fertwerth Austrian Musket432 - Fertwerth Austrian Musket
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Approximately 36" barrel. Marked 862 65 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Suhl Short Musket434 - Suhl Short Musket
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"J.G." carved in left buttstock. Approximately 28" barrel. "JW" stamped on barrel. 75 cal. Serial no. K509
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Rare G.P. Foster Klein Needle Fire Rifle435 - Rare G.P. Foster Klein Needle Fire Rifle
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22" octagon barrel, .41 caliber.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to mauler for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Percussion Full Stock Pennsylvania Rifle436 - Percussion Full Stock Pennsylvania Rifle
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Engraved, 35.75" octagon barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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George Goulcher Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle437 - George Goulcher Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
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31" octagon barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to garrettQ0Y for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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U.S. Springfield 1863 Fowler Musket438 - U.S. Springfield 1863 Fowler Musket
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33" barrel, missing ramrod. Civil War musket period converted into a fowler hunting gun.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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US Sprigfield Model 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle439 - US Sprigfield Model 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle
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US Sprigfield Model 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Oleh for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70440 - Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70
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Approximately 32.5" barrel. 45-70 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine .45-70441 - Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine .45-70
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Springfield "Trapdoor" Model 1873 Type I .58 cal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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