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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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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine .45-70442 - Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine .45-70
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Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" 45-70 carbine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to VF7713 for (850.00 + 127.50BP) = 977.50
 
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Springfield Model 1884 Carbine443 - Springfield Model 1884 Carbine
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 "Trapdoor" 45-70 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1904444 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1904
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* Carl Gustaf 1904. 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 1917445 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1917
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* Carl Gustaf 1917. Approximately 29" barrel. 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 1910446 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1910
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* Carl Gustaf 1910. 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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Obendorf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1899447 - Obendorf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1899
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* 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 1911448 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1911
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* Carl Gustaf 1911. 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 1912450 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1912
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* Carl Gustaf 1912. 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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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy451 - Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy
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.36 caliber. Serial no. 54602
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to pearmont for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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Two Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolvers452 - Two Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolvers
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Two Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolvers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to VF7713 for (2,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 2,875.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Revolver 3 Screw453 - Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Revolver 3 Screw
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Serial no. 35912
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Revolver 3 Screw454 - Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Revolver 3 Screw
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acquired by Mr. Rourke 1962, in a deal involving a 1958 Impala. Cut for shoulder stock. Serial no. 52059
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 Navy456 - Colt Model 1861 Navy
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Colt .36 cal 1861 Navy. Acquired by Mr. Rourke in 1959. was originally part of a two gun set by serial no. 11440 with a 2 below it.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver457 - Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver
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5" barrel, .31 caliber. Serial no. 51822
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Colt 1849 Pocket 6-Shot Model Revolver458 - Colt 1849 Pocket 6-Shot Model Revolver
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Serial no. 24706 .31 caliber. 6" barrel. Acquired by Mr. Rourke in 1961
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to rugercc for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Colt Model 1853 Pocket Navy Revolver459 - Colt Model 1853 Pocket Navy Revolver
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.36 cal 5.5" barrel. Serial no. 15983
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Colt Model 1853 Pocket Navy Revolver460 - Colt Model 1853 Pocket Navy Revolver
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.36 cal 4.5" barrel. Serial no. 18353
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Relic Revolver461 - Colt Model 1860 Army Relic Revolver
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Colt 1860 44 Army. Surface rust, missing grips. Found in the ashes of a building in Lawrence, Kansas by John McFarland after Quantrill's raid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waffenman for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Antique Cannon Ball Collection462 - Antique Cannon Ball Collection
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Antique Cannon Ball Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Collection of Early Hand Forged Branding Irons463 - Collection of Early Hand Forged Branding Irons
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Collection of Early Hand Forged Branding Irons
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mauler for (550.00 + 82.50BP) = 632.50
 
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