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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Smith & Wesson Schofield 2nd Model .45 Revolver41 - Smith & Wesson Schofield 2nd Model .45 Revolver
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* Smith & Wesson Schofield 2nd model. Ivory grips, .45 cal. Serial no. 4031
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to VF7713 for (2,750.00 + 412.50BP) = 3,162.50
 
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Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Revolver42 - Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Revolver
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Fully engraved with pearl grips, 44-40 cal. Serial no. 260
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44 Pocket  Army43 - Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44 Pocket Army
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Fully engraved with pearl grips, Serial no. 1779
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert .44 Revolver44 - Merwin Hulbert .44 Revolver
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Double action, nickel plate, one pearl grip, flip up hammer, 44-40 cal. Serial no. 8311
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44 Army Revolver45 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44 Army Revolver
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Fully engraved with pearl grips. Gold wash cylinder, Serial no 5780
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44  Army Revolver46 - Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44 Army Revolver
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Improved model .44 caliber Army. Fully engraved with ivory grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert 44 Army Revolver47 - Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert 44 Army Revolver
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Fully engraved with ivory bird head grips. Serial no. 3347
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert .44 Revolver with Ivory Grips48 - Merwin Hulbert .44 Revolver with Ivory Grips
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.44 cal, nickel with ivory grips. Serial no. 4586
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Revolver49 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Revolver
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Fully engraved with pearl grips, .44-40 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Revolver with Extra Barrel50 - Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Revolver with Extra Barrel
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With extra barrel. High condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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