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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Winchester Model 1873 Factory Short Rifle .44-40291 - Winchester Model 1873 Factory Short Rifle .44-40
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20" barrel, 44-40 cal. Circa 1885.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 .32-20292 - Winchester Model 1873 .32-20
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.32-20 cal, 23.5" octagon barrel. Circa 1888.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Winchester 1885 Deluxe Rifle .38-55293 - Winchester 1885 Deluxe Rifle .38-55
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1885 Winchester Deluxe .38-55 cal, 32" octagon barrel. Circa 1886
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 .38-55 Rifle294 - Winchester Model 1885 .38-55 Rifle
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30" octagon barrel. Circa 1886.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
 
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Winchester 1887 10 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun295 - Winchester 1887 10 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun
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20" barrel, circa 1889.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to mauler for 1,150.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40296 - Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40
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First model 44-40 cal, Circa 1881. 24.25" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
 
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Winchester 1894 Rifle .32-40297 - Winchester 1894 Rifle .32-40
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26" octagon barrel. First year gun.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Rifle .38-56298 - Winchester Model 1886 Rifle .38-56
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Mfd. 1894. Serial no. 92634
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
 
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Springfield Model 1878 Trapdoor Carbine299 - Springfield Model 1878 Trapdoor Carbine
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45-70 cal., 22" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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American Gun Co. 28 Gauge Coach Gun300 - American Gun Co. 28 Gauge Coach Gun
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* Rare American Gun Co. 28 gauge, 20" barrel. Circa 1920's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to garrettQ0Y for 805.00
 
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