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GENE ROURKE ESTATE AUCTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States In Person PreviewLocal Preview at Burley Auction Gallery, 134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas on Friday, April ...

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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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Flintlock Kentucky Rifle141 - Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
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"Voyd Hopson" engraved on 42" octagon barrel. Tiger maple stock, double set triggers, indian chief brass decorations.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Mathias Maupin Kentucky Rifle142 - Mathias Maupin Kentucky Rifle
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Manufactured Dundee, Missouri. 41.5" octagon barrel, "*M*M*" stamped on top. 57.5" overall length. Double set triggers, 44 cal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle143 - Kentucky Rifle
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Initials engraved on 39" octagon barrel. Double set triggers. Converted to percussion from flintlock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Lane.Robin.. for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle144 - Kentucky Rifle
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"D.M." engraved on the 41" octagon barrel. Double set triggers, full length stock, .31 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Leman Lancaster Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle145 - Leman Lancaster Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle
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Leman, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 50 cal, double set trigger, approximately 39" octagon barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Tyler Rifle Works Half Stock Percussion Rifle146 - Tyler Rifle Works Half Stock Percussion Rifle
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Tyler's Rifle Works, Vienna, Trumbull County, Ohio. 30" octagon barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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WMH Half Stock Percussion Rifle147 - WMH Half Stock Percussion Rifle
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"W.M.H." initials stamped on 43.5" octagon barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Tower 1842 Musket148 - Tower 1842 Musket
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Approximately 39" barrel. Dated 1846 in stock. 75 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket149 - Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket
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42" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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U.S. Stamped Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Rifle150 - U.S. Stamped Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Rifle
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Approximately 33" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to KITDRAW for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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Tower 1862 Rifle151 - Tower 1862 Rifle
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33" part octagon barrel, previously repaired. Double set triggers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Barnett London Tower Rifle152 - Barnett London Tower Rifle
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39" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Harper's Ferry Model 1803 Dated 1818153 - Harper's Ferry Model 1803 Dated 1818
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Period converted to percussion from flintlock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to KITDRAW for (900.00 + 135.00BP) = 1,035.00
 
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Brown Bess Style Flintlock Blunderbuss154 - Brown Bess Style Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Brown Bess style Blunderbuss. 18.5" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to mauler for (2,300.00 + 345.00BP) = 2,645.00
 
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Colt 3rd Model Dragoon155 - Colt 3rd Model Dragoon
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Colt 44 model 1848 3rd model US Dragoon. US Martial inspectors marks in stocks. Left side"WAT" William Anderson Tidornton (1840-61). Mead ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy USN Marked156 - Colt Model 1851 Navy USN Marked
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Colt 1851 Navy. 7.5" barrel, engraved cylinder scene. Butt is stamped "USN" while grip is signed "C.M.P." .36 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Iron Frame157 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Iron Frame
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Colt Model 1851 Navy, .36 cal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Plant's Revolver158 - Plant's Revolver
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Manufactured by Merwin & Bray. Iron frame, 5" octagon barrel, .42 cal. Serial no. 6546
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock Drop Breech Single Shot Rifle159 - Allen & Wheelock Drop Breech Single Shot Rifle
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26" octagon barrel. Serial no. 1357
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver160 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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Manufactured 1892. 4.75" barrel, nickel plate, checkered grips, .41 cal. Serial no. 147704
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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