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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Merwin Hulbert Belt Model D.A. .44-4051 - Merwin Hulbert Belt Model D.A. .44-40
Burley Auction Group
Belt Model double action .44-40 cal. bird head grips, 7" barrel. Serial no. 9082
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Ivory Grips52 - Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert .44-40 Ivory Grips
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Fully engraved nickel plate with ivory grips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert Russian Model Pocket Army .4453 - Merwin & Hulbert Russian Model Pocket Army .44
Burley Auction Group
Serial no. 10052
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert .44 Army Revolver54 - Merwin & Hulbert .44 Army Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Serial no. 366
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert & Co .44 Revolver with Pearl Grips55 - Merwin Hulbert & Co .44 Revolver with Pearl Grips
Burley Auction Group
Approximately 7" barrel, pearl grips. Serial no. 4399
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger .38 Revolver56 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger .38 Revolver
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Spur trigger, nickel, engraved, ivory bird head grips, 5.5" barrel. .38 cal. Serial no. 3621
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger .38 Revolver57 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger .38 Revolver
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Spur trigger, square butt. Nickel engraved, 3.75" barrel, pearl grips, .38 cal. Serial no. 3907
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver58 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver
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Spur trigger, nickel engraved, pearl bird head grips, 5.5" barrel. .38 cal. Serial no. 6475
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert & Co. Spur Trigger Revolver59 - Merwin Hulbert & Co. Spur Trigger Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Spur trigger, square butt .38 cal, 3.75" barrel. No loading gate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Hopkins & Allen XL Navy .38 Rimfire Revolver60 - Hopkins & Allen XL Navy .38 Rimfire Revolver
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38-100 caliber rimfire, 6" barrel. Serial no. 556
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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