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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Manhattan Navy Series IV .36 Revolver626 - Manhattan Navy Series IV .36 Revolver
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Serial no. 64207
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to rugercc for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Manhattan Navy Series III .36 Revolver627 - Manhattan Navy Series III .36 Revolver
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Serial no. 20121
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to rugercc for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Manhattan Navy Series III .36 Revolver628 - Manhattan Navy Series III .36 Revolver
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Purchased by Mr. Rourke on 7-6-1960 Serial no. 33432
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Manhattan Navy Series IV .36 Revolver629 - Manhattan Navy Series IV .36 Revolver
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Serial no. 55709 "W.N." carved into left grip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to rugercc for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Engraved Manhattan Navy .36 Revolver630 - Engraved Manhattan Navy .36 Revolver
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Manhattan Navy Series IIl Engraved, 6.5" octagon barrel. Serial no. 27300
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Manhattan .36 cal Navy Series III Revolver631 - Manhattan .36 cal Navy Series III Revolver
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Serial no. 17430 5" octagon barrel, engraved cylinder scene. Purchased 6-12-62 Don Bullock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to dtcwholesale for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Manhattan Navy Series III .36 Revolver632 - Manhattan Navy Series III .36 Revolver
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Manhattan Pocket Navy. 4" octagon barrel, engraved cylinder scene.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Percussion .54 Caliber Pistol633 - Percussion .54 Caliber Pistol
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Percussion .54 Caliber Pistol
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Sword and Scabbard634 - Sword and Scabbard
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27.75" blade, 33.25" overall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Sword and Scabbard635 - Sword and Scabbard
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blade is stamped 02103 over older stamp of 9668, scabbard has stamp of 26187 32.5" blade, 38" overall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Sword and Scabbard636 - Sword and Scabbard
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The Pettibone Bros, Cincinnati, Ohio. Engraved German steel with floral scrolls, cannon, flags and spread eagle with "E Pluribus Unum"....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Antique Sword637 - Antique Sword
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27.75" blade, 33.25" overall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Sword and Scabbard638 - Sword and Scabbard
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Puma stamp, "Olingen", 30.5" blade 35.5" overall. possible WWII German sword
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Aetna Arms Revolver .22639 - Aetna Arms Revolver .22
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* Purchased 3-18-65 from Jackson Arms Serial no. 948
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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American Standard Tool .22 Revolver640 - American Standard Tool .22 Revolver
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American Standard Tool .22 Revolver
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock 22 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver641 - Allen & Wheelock 22 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver
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3" octagon barrel. Serial no. 623
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock 22 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver642 - Allen & Wheelock 22 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver
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3" octagon barrel. Serial no. 719
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock 22 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver643 - Allen & Wheelock 22 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver
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3" octagon barrel, Serial no. 189
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Deutsche Werke Werk Erfurt 6.35 mm Pistol644 - Deutsche Werke Werk Erfurt 6.35 mm Pistol
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* "Ortgies" patent vest pocket pistol.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mauser 7.65 Auto Pistol645 - Mauser 7.65 Auto Pistol
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* "1920 S.sch i 102"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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