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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Colt Model 1848 3rd Dragoon 2nd Gen686 - Colt Model 1848 3rd Dragoon 2nd Gen
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Colt Model 1848 3rd Dragoon 2nd Gen
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Colt Model 1847 Walker Revolver 2nd Gen687 - Colt Model 1847 Walker Revolver 2nd Gen
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Colt Model 1847 Walker Revolver 2nd Gen
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy  2nd Gen688 - Colt Model 1851 Navy 2nd Gen
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7.5" octagon barrel.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Colt 36 1851 Navy 2nd Gen689 - Colt 36 1851 Navy 2nd Gen
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7.5" octagon barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver690 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver
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Condition issues with trigger, cylinder rotation. Serial no. 158902
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver691 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver
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Condition issues with trigger lock, cylinder does not revolve. Serial no. 116429.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver692 - Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Revolver
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Condition issues with trigger lock, cylinder rotation. Serial no. 92654
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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C. Clemant Percussion Revolver Relic693 - C. Clemant Percussion Revolver Relic
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36 Navy copy, 4.75" octagon barrel that appears to have been cut. Engraved. Dug relic condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Eli Whitney .36 Navy Revolver694 - Eli Whitney .36 Navy Revolver
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Serial no. 9772
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Eli Whitney Pocket Model .31 Revolver695 - Eli Whitney Pocket Model .31 Revolver
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31 Pocket Model, 5" octagon barrel, "D" carved in left grip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to dtcwholesale for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Union Arms 31 Pocket Model Percussion Revolver696 - Union Arms 31 Pocket Model Percussion Revolver
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5.25" octagon barrel
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to dtcwholesale for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Remington 1858 Beals Army .44 Revolver697 - Remington 1858 Beals Army .44 Revolver
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Serial no. 774
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to dtcwholesale for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Iver Johnson Arms & Cycleworks DA .38 Revolver698 - Iver Johnson Arms & Cycleworks DA .38 Revolver
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to bcjs.boehme for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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H&R 922 .22 Revolver699 - H&R 922 .22 Revolver
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6" octagon barrel. "D.K." carved in grip butt.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Engraved J.C. Higgins Model 88 .22 Revolver700 - Engraved J.C. Higgins Model 88 .22 Revolver
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* Approximately 6" barrel, engraved.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Czar Spur Trigger Revolver701 - Czar Spur Trigger Revolver
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* 3.5" octagon barrel, nickel plate, checkered grips. "R.F.H." engraved on butt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to dtcwholesale for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Gem Single Shot Derringer Pistol702 - Gem Single Shot Derringer Pistol
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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H&R Model 929 .22 Pistol703 - H&R Model 929 .22 Pistol
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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N.E.F. Model R92 .22 Pistol704 - N.E.F. Model R92 .22 Pistol
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger .38 Revolver705 - Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger .38 Revolver
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Serial no. 5917
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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