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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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1871 E.C. Ely Signed Bull Plate21 - 1871 E.C. Ely Signed Bull Plate
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Dated 1871. Plate diameter: 14", Frame: 17-1/2" x 17-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Visalia Saddle Tree New Old Stock Paper Label22 - Visalia Saddle Tree New Old Stock Paper Label
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With Visalia T.A. Meanea label.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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YO Ranch Cattle Brand23 - YO Ranch Cattle Brand
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Was given to Chet personally by Charlie Schreiner III, Length: 36-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to dude6445 for (325.00 + 48.75BP) = 373.75
 
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Collection Of 6 Branding Irons24 - Collection Of 6 Branding Irons
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Various brands and sizes. Early hand forged.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Collection Of 7 Branding Irons25 - Collection Of 7 Branding Irons
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7 Hand forged branding irons
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Collection Of Branding Irons In Old Barrel26 - Collection Of Branding Irons In Old Barrel
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Collection Of Branding Irons In Old Barrel
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Collection of 8 Branding Irons27 - Collection of 8 Branding Irons
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Various brands and sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Two Diamond Steer Head Cattle Brand28 - Two Diamond Steer Head Cattle Brand
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Length: 36-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .22 Short29 - Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .22 Short
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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .22 Short
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to dude6445 for (2,000.00 + 300.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 .32 WCF30 - Winchester Model 1873 .32 WCF
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Winchester Model 1873 .32 WCF
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Bisley .45 Pistol31 - Colt Bisley .45 Pistol
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Colt Bisley .45 Pistol
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Colt Bisley .32 WCF32 - Colt Bisley .32 WCF
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Colt Bisley .32 WCF
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Colt Lightning .22 Rifle33 - Colt Lightning .22 Rifle
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Colt Lightning .22 Rifle
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Colt Lightning .38 Revolver34 - Colt Lightning .38 Revolver
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Outstanding Condition with strong original blue and case color. Pearl grips, one side has small crack.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,100.00) = 3,100.00
 
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Ben Varga, SA, TX Marked Holster & Gun Belt35 - Ben Varga, SA, TX Marked Holster & Gun Belt
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Ben Varga, SA, TX Marked Holster & Gun Belt
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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W.F. Coates, Ozona, TX Marked Bat Wing Chaps36 - W.F. Coates, Ozona, TX Marked Bat Wing Chaps
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W.F. Coates, Ozona, TX Marked Bat Wing Chaps
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Fully Carved Edward H. Bohlin Stock Saddle37 - Fully Carved Edward H. Bohlin Stock Saddle
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Fully carved tan Edward Bohlin circa 1940s stock saddle. Outstanding original condition. Edward Bohlin was the saddle maker to the stars in Holly
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Mother Hubbard Saddle38 - Mother Hubbard Saddle
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Late 1800s Mother Hubbard Saddle unmarked, attributed to Collins & Morrison. This saddle was on display for many years at the Stockyards Muse...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Visalia Early California "Paisley" Pattern Spurs39 - Visalia Early California "Paisley" Pattern Spurs
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Attributed to the Visalia Stock Saddle Company. Fitted with outstanding straps with engraved Let R Buck horses.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Unworn Lytle & Mourer Marked Silver Mounted Spurs40 - Unworn Lytle & Mourer Marked Silver Mounted Spurs
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Marked L&M on shank close to rowel. Fitted with Buddie Foster marked border stamped straps
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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