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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Rare B.F. Joslyn .44 Army Model Revolver21 - Rare B.F. Joslyn .44 Army Model Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Rare Civil War revolver, approx. 3000 were produced by Joslyn Firearms of Stonington Connecticut with most going to the Ohio Cavalry Units circa 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved Pinfire Revolver with Ivory Grips22 - Engraved Pinfire Revolver with Ivory Grips
Burley Auction Group
Gold wire inlay, engraved with ivory grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to mauler for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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Houllier & Blanchard Pin-Fire Revolver23 - Houllier & Blanchard Pin-Fire Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Houllier-Blanchard .45 caliber pin fire revolver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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J. Saget New Orleans Revolver24 - J. Saget New Orleans Revolver
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J. Saget, New Orleans revolver. 3.5" barrel, checkered grips, .38 rim fire.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Philadelphia Derringer25 - Philadelphia Derringer
Burley Auction Group
Philadelphia .55 cal derringer muzzle loader.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Antique Percussion Derringer26 - Antique Percussion Derringer
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Antique Percussion Derringer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert & Co Spur Trigger Revolver27 - Merwin Hulbert & Co Spur Trigger Revolver
Burley Auction Group
square butt. 3.75" barrel, nickel, checkered grips, .38 cal. Serial no. 6863
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver Pearl Grips28 - Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver Pearl Grips
Burley Auction Group
Spur trigger, square butt. Nickel plated, pearl grips. .38 Cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert & Co DA Small Frame Revolver29 - Merwin Hulbert & Co DA Small Frame Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Double action small frame .38 cal, nickel with pearl grips, flip up hammer, 5.75" barrel. Serial no. 27368
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Springfield Warner's Patent Percussion Revolver30 - Springfield Warner's Patent Percussion Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Approximately 5" barrel, engraved.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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