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THE CHET DOWNS COLLECTION 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, March ...

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present the lifelong collection of Chet Downs featuring an extensive King Ranch collection, King Ranch marked Winchester, King Ranch saddle & saddle blankets, marked chaps, & equipment, Texas Ranger badges & guns, & a collection of rare King Ranch photographs, Antique guns, early Colt Single Actions & Winchesters, Rare early ranching & chuck wagon photographs, Bianchi & McChesney Spurs, Bohlin Saddle, old west relics, old signs & advertising, Western Art, Original paintings by Donald Yena, & Joe Beeler, & much more. Please make plans to join us. 15%BP TX#15184. Preview Friday noon-6:00 & Saturday 8:00-10:00 Auction start. Online catalog available at BurleyAuction.com.
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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King Ranch Winchester Model 1894 .30 WCF SRC51 - King Ranch Winchester Model 1894 .30 WCF SRC
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* Rifle is marked with King Ranch "Running W" Brand. Mint bore. .30WCF (.30-30). Mfg. and shipped in 1915 right during the bandit troub...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Authentic King Ranch "Running W" Saddle Blanket52 - Authentic King Ranch "Running W" Saddle Blanket
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35" x 64"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Authentic King Ranch Parade Saddle Blanket53 - Authentic King Ranch Parade Saddle Blanket
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38" x 64".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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King Ranch Saddle54 - King Ranch Saddle
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This was Chet's saddle & gear from when he worked on the King Ranch. With King Ranch Saddle stand and gear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,700.00
 
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Robert Kleberg Jr.'s King Ranch Saddle Blanket55 - Robert Kleberg Jr.'s King Ranch Saddle Blanket
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Sweat bars are stamped RJK jr.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Rare King Ranch Miniature Saddle Blanket56 - Rare King Ranch Miniature Saddle Blanket
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With a Santa Gertrudis cow head in the center. The lady weavers had a contest many years ago among themselves, and made about 10 of these (all differ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Early Bull Nose Ring Unmarked King Ranch57 - Early Bull Nose Ring Unmarked King Ranch
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Unmarked off King Ranch. 3" x 5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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King Ranch Henrietta King Branding Iron58 - King Ranch Henrietta King Branding Iron
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Early hand forged rivets, HK brand was the predecessor to the Running W brand. Very early. HK was registered in Corpus Christi in 1851, the Running
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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King Ranch "Running W" Brand59 - King Ranch "Running W" Brand
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Handle has been cut off. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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King Ranch Farrier's Tool Box60 - King Ranch Farrier's Tool Box
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Farrier's (horse shoer) Box With tools and handmade buckle out of horseshoe nails.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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King Ranch Farrier's Apron61 - King Ranch Farrier's Apron
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Length: 45"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Leather Chaps62 - King Ranch Marked Leather Chaps
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Length: 36"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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King Ranch Chaps63 - King Ranch Chaps
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Length: 37"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Pair Of King Ranch Chaps64 - Pair Of King Ranch Chaps
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Length: 34"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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King Ranch "Capa" Bag Made from Cream Cow65 - King Ranch "Capa" Bag Made from Cream Cow
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Rare. "Capa" (rain slicker). Running w marked 6" x 15" x 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Early King Ranch Rain Slicker66 - Early King Ranch Rain Slicker
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King Ranch "Running W" brand on back. fragile condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Fence Pliers in Marked Sheath67 - King Ranch Marked Fence Pliers in Marked Sheath
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Fence pliers in saddle sheath marked "King Ranch". 4" x 13-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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King Ranch Marked Cartridge Belt68 - King Ranch Marked Cartridge Belt
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With the circle running W (for on ranch use)Length: 47-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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King Ranch Spurs69 - King Ranch Spurs
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1993 King Ranch Rodeo champion spurs with King Ranch straps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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King Ranch Engraved Sterling Silver Letter Opener70 - King Ranch Engraved Sterling Silver Letter Opener
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Length: 9-1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Collection of 10 Original King Ranch Photographs71 - Collection of 10 Original King Ranch Photographs
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Various sizes. Cattle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Robert Kleburg Sr & Henrietta King Photograph Rare72 - Robert Kleburg Sr & Henrietta King Photograph Rare
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5" x 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Collection Of 8 King Ranch Hunting Photographs73 - Collection Of 8 King Ranch Hunting Photographs
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Collection Of 8 King Ranch Hunting Photographs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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5 Original King Ranch Photographs74 - 5 Original King Ranch Photographs
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Various sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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King Ranch Herd Scene Panoramic Photograph 1920s75 - King Ranch Herd Scene Panoramic Photograph 1920s
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Circa 1920s original panoramic photograph Caesar Kleburg pictured on one of the mules. Photo: 3" x 35", Frame: 8" x 40".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Collection Of 8 King Ranch Horse Photographs76 - Collection Of 8 King Ranch Horse Photographs
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Original photographs One of which is the Famous Quarter Horse "Peppy"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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King Ranch Original Photo Of Henrietta King77 - King Ranch Original Photo Of Henrietta King
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8" x 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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King Ranch Robert Kleburg Jr. Original Photo78 - King Ranch Robert Kleburg Jr. Original Photo
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8" x 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Original King Ranch Santa Gertrudis Cattle Catalog79 - Original King Ranch Santa Gertrudis Cattle Catalog
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8" x 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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First King Ranch Auction Sale Catalog 195080 - First King Ranch Auction Sale Catalog 1950
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8-1/2" x 11"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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King Ranch 111 Years Of Ranching 14th Annual Sale81 - King Ranch 111 Years Of Ranching 14th Annual Sale
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8-1/2" x 11". Circa 1964
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to awamba for 28.75
 
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History Of The King Ranch Centennial Booklet82 - History Of The King Ranch Centennial Booklet
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9" x 12"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Collection Of King Ranch Richard Kleburg Items83 - Collection Of King Ranch Richard Kleburg Items
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Photographs, documents, blank check
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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King Ranch Laureles Division Map84 - King Ranch Laureles Division Map
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King Ranch Laureles Division Map used by Chet when we has a hunting guide on the King Ranch 36" x 38"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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6 King Ranch Bull Photos by J.A. Dodd85 - 6 King Ranch Bull Photos by J.A. Dodd
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Three 8" x 10", and Three 3-3/4" x 5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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16 King Ranch Horse Photographs86 - 16 King Ranch Horse Photographs
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Various sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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5 Original Photos From The King Ranch87 - 5 Original Photos From The King Ranch
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5 Photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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King Ranch Water Canteen88 - King Ranch Water Canteen
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5" x 10-1/2" x 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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King Ranch Canteen89 - King Ranch Canteen
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King Ranch Canteen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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King Ranch (Laureles Division) Collection Plate90 - King Ranch (Laureles Division) Collection Plate
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Collection plate from the church on the King Ranch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Pair of King Ranch Marked Castrating Knee Pads91 - Pair of King Ranch Marked Castrating Knee Pads
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Made for the castrators (capadores) when working in pens on foot. 7" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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King Ranch Rifle Scabbard92 - King Ranch Rifle Scabbard
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Length: 33"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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King Ranch Rifle Scabbard93 - King Ranch Rifle Scabbard
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Length: 35" Circle W mark for on ranch use, not commercially sold at saddle shop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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King Ranch Leather Scabbard94 - King Ranch Leather Scabbard
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The rivots are stamped with "Running W" Brand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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King Ranch Knife Sheath95 - King Ranch Knife Sheath
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Circle w mark for on ranch use, not commercially sold at saddle shop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Early King Ranch Hand Forged Lamb Brand & Docker96 - Early King Ranch Hand Forged Lamb Brand & Docker
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Very early hand forged, found n the King Ranch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Dutch Oven Hook off of the King Ranch97 - Dutch Oven Hook off of the King Ranch
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Dutch Oven Hook off of the King Ranch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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King Ranch Rope Bag98 - King Ranch Rope Bag
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King Ranch Rope Bag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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King Ranch Leather Knife Sheath99 - King Ranch Leather Knife Sheath
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Length: 17-1/2" Circle w mark for on ranch use, not commercially sold at saddle shop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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1990 2nd Annual King Ranch Rodeo Saddle Blanket100 - 1990 2nd Annual King Ranch Rodeo Saddle Blanket
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1990 2nd Annual King Ranch Rodeo Saddle Blanket
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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