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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Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver61 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Spur trigger, square butt .38 cal, nickel engraved, pearl grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert D.A. .38 Revolver62 - Merwin Hulbert D.A. .38 Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Double action .38 cal, 5.5" barrel, pearl grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver63 - Engraved Merwin Hulbert Spur Trigger Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Spur trigger, nickel engraved, 5.5" barrel, pearl grips, .38 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert .44 Army Revolver Ivory Grips64 - Merwin & Hulbert .44 Army Revolver Ivory Grips
Burley Auction Group
Serial 2014
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert  Army Closed Top .44-40 Revolver65 - Merwin Hulbert Army Closed Top .44-40 Revolver
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5.5" ribbed barrel, worn nickel plate finish, checkered grips. 44-40 cal. Serial no. 23162
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert Russian Model .44 Revolver66 - Merwin & Hulbert Russian Model .44 Revolver
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Ivory grips, serial no. 9484
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert .44 Army Revolver67 - Merwin Hulbert .44 Army Revolver
Burley Auction Group
5" barrel, damaged ivory grips. Serial no. 23438
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert .44-40 Revolver68 - Merwin & Hulbert .44-40 Revolver
Burley Auction Group
Damaged ivory grips. Serial no. 15838
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert Open Top .44 Army Copy Ivory Grips69 - Merwin Hulbert Open Top .44 Army Copy Ivory Grips
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Belgian made copy, nickel Plate, ivory grips, 7" barrel. 44 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert .44 Ivory Grips Serial No. 37070 - Merwin Hulbert .44 Ivory Grips Serial No. 370
Burley Auction Group
Single action, 7" barrel, ivory grips. .44 cal. Serial no. 370
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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