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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Williamson's Patent Moore Teat-Fire Revolver331 - Williamson's Patent Moore Teat-Fire Revolver
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Engraved, 3.25" barrel. 30 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Sharps .30 Caliber Four Barrel Pepperbox332 - Sharps .30 Caliber Four Barrel Pepperbox
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Sharps four-barrel Pepperbox .30 cal. Brass rounded frame, wood grips. Serial no. 5486
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to mauler for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Sharps .22 Pepperbox333 - Sharps .22 Pepperbox
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Carved grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Goat12Ga for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Sharps & Hankins .30 Pepperbox334 - Sharps & Hankins .30 Pepperbox
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Acquired by Mr. Rourke in 1970. Spur trigger, four-barrel .30 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to kennwa for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Remington Over/Under Derringer335 - Remington Over/Under Derringer
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3" barrel, checkered grips. Serial no. 228
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver336 - Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver
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2.75" barrel, nickel plate, engraved, custom bird head grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopkins & Allen XL No.5 Revolver337 - Hopkins & Allen XL No.5 Revolver
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3" barrel, nickel plate, ivory grips. 38 caliber
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Hopkins & Allen XL Navy .38 Rimfire Revolver338 - Hopkins & Allen XL Navy .38 Rimfire Revolver
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6" barrel, 38-100 rimfire.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No.3 .32Rimfire339 - Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No.3 .32Rimfire
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.32 Cal rimfire, 3.25" octagon barrel, engraved, nickel finish, gold-wash cylinder, checkered grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopkins & Allen Dictator .32 Revolver340 - Hopkins & Allen Dictator .32 Revolver
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Nickel plate, checkered bird head grips. .32 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Web1234 for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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