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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Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1920281 - Carl Gustaf M-96 Swedish Mauser 1920
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* Carl Gustaf 1920 M-96. 6.5 x 55mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Husqvarna Swedish Mauser M1938  1941282 - Husqvarna Swedish Mauser M1938 1941
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* Husqvarna 1941. Approximately 23.5" 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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Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Rifle283 - Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Rifle
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* .30-06 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Rifle284 - U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 Rifle
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* Remington .30-06 cal. Model 03A3.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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R. Johnson Model 1836 Percussion Conversion Pistol285 - R. Johnson Model 1836 Percussion Conversion Pistol
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Robert Johnson 1836 flintlock-percussion conversion pistol. Approximately 8" barrel. "JH" stamped on barrel. Dated 1844, .56 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Cavalry Percussion Pistol286 - Cavalry Percussion Pistol
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9" barrel, 15" overall. 70 cal percussion, "247" in left stock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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W. Cole Percussion Kentucky Rifle287 - W. Cole Percussion Kentucky Rifle
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"W.Cole" stamped on the 43" octagon barrel. Double set triggers. Full stock, .50 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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W. Cole 1835 Percussion Pistol288 - W. Cole 1835 Percussion Pistol
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Single shot .45 cal percussion pistol. Kentucky or Plains type.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Percussion Revolver289 - Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Percussion Revolver
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8 inch barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 First Model Factory Nickel290 - Winchester Model 1873 First Model Factory Nickel
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Winchester Model 1873 44-40 cal, First Model, factory nickel plate, 24.5" barrel. rare, circa 1877. Serial no. 23200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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