THE CHET DOWNS COLLECTION AUCTION

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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 Leather Childs Chaps101 - King Ranch Leather Childs Chaps
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Length: 27" 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 (150.00) = 150.00
 
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King Ranch Bob Kleberg Baby Original Photos102 - King Ranch Bob Kleberg Baby Original Photos
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10" x 13", 8" x 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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King Ranch Childs Chaps103 - King Ranch Childs Chaps
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Length: 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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King Ranch Box With Initials L.F.W. Jr104 - King Ranch Box With Initials L.F.W. Jr
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King Ranch Box With Initials L.F.W. Jr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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King Ranch Scabbard105 - King Ranch Scabbard
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Length: 35"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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King Ranch Rifle Scabbard106 - King Ranch Rifle Scabbard
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34"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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King Ranch Scabbard107 - King Ranch Scabbard
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Length: 37" Circle w mark for on ranch use, not commercially sold at saddle shop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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King Ranch "A Living Legend" Poster108 - King Ranch "A Living Legend" Poster
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"A Living Legend". Kingsville, Texas, U.S.A. Home of The King Ranch. 17-1/2" x 23-1/2". Frame: 20" x 25-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to bmahler for (325.00 + 48.75BP) = 373.75
 
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1950s King Ranch Marked Mesquite Boot Jack109 - 1950s King Ranch Marked Mesquite Boot Jack
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Mesquite wood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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King Ranch Velvet Jersey Dairy Glass Jar110 - King Ranch Velvet Jersey Dairy Glass Jar
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Kingsville, Texas. 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 11".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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King Ranch Spurs "Running W" New Old Stock111 - King Ranch Spurs "Running W" New Old Stock
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New old stock, with original price tag.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Collection of Vintage King Ranch Items112 - Collection of Vintage King Ranch Items
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Collection of Vintage King Ranch Items including old driving tour cassette tape, poster, & more
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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King Ranch Carpenter's Planing Tool113 - King Ranch Carpenter's Planing Tool
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From carpenter's shop on St. Gertrudis Division. Measures 22" long, &' tall, 3" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953114 - King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953
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Hardcover. 1953. First edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to bmahler for (125.00 + 18.75BP) = 143.75
 
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Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt115 - Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt
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Stamped with "56" & "450".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt116 - Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt
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Length: 44"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Rawhide Lariat117 - Rawhide Lariat
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Well done. Fine condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pair Of JR McChesney Gal Leg Spurs118 - Pair Of JR McChesney Gal Leg Spurs
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Rowels: 1-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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McChesney Double Mounted Gal Leg Bit119 - McChesney Double Mounted Gal Leg Bit
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5-1/2" x 6-1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Nocona McChesney Marked Silver Mounted #1003 Spurs120 - Nocona McChesney Marked Silver Mounted #1003 Spurs
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No. 1003 Pattern Spurs, Circa 1930-1940s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Saddle Maker Made Salesman Sample Saddle121 - Saddle Maker Made Salesman Sample Saddle
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Complete with scale girth strap, cinch and rifle scabbard. Just as much work as in the big size. Not marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Salesman Sample Mexican Saddle Circa 1930-1940s122 - Salesman Sample Mexican Saddle Circa 1930-1940s
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Good Condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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F.A. Meanea, Cheyenne, WY Marked Saddle Bags123 - F.A. Meanea, Cheyenne, WY Marked Saddle Bags
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Dated early 20th century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Remington O/U Derringer124 - Remington O/U Derringer
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.41 rimfire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Colt .41 Single Shot Derringer125 - Colt .41 Single Shot Derringer
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comes with box of ammo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Baby Hammerless Pistol with Pearl Grips126 - Baby Hammerless Pistol with Pearl Grips
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No visible serial number
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Collection of Brass Knuckles Rare Ladies Knuckles127 - Collection of Brass Knuckles Rare Ladies Knuckles
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2" x 4-1/2". 2-1/2" x 4-1/4", 3" x 3-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1866 SRC 44 Cal. Rimfire128 - Winchester Model 1866 SRC 44 Cal. Rimfire
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Made in 1874. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1866 .44 SRC129 - Winchester Model 1866 .44 SRC
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Shows wear & old repair to wood stock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt 1873 SA  Army .45130 - Colt 1873 SA Army .45
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Original Ivory Grips With Holster Rig. Made in 1883. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Colt 1873 SAA .45 Artillery Rare Matching Numbers131 - Colt 1873 SAA .45 Artillery Rare Matching Numbers
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With Factory letter,Inspector Marked Henry Nettelton. 1890s Artillery conversion. Rare matching serial numbers. Made in 1878. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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I.W. Wilson Marked Stag Handle Camp Knife & Sheath132 - I.W. Wilson Marked Stag Handle Camp Knife & Sheath
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Blade and Sheath marked "I. Wilson, Sycamore St. Sheffield" These were usually carried on a gun belt. Blade: 5-1/2". Fine exampl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Stag Handle Clip Point Knife & Leather Sheath133 - Stag Handle Clip Point Knife & Leather Sheath
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Blade marked XCD exceed, Wade & Butcher, Sheffield. Blade: 6-3/4" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Scout Cartridge Belt Ft. Worth, Texas134 - Scout Cartridge Belt Ft. Worth, Texas
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Maker Marked: Eddie Caldwell, Ft. Worth, TX. Length: 50"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Joseph Mireur Marked Leather Scout Belt135 - Joseph Mireur Marked Leather Scout Belt
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Marked Jos. Mireur, outfitter to the horse, Corpus Christi. Holds pistol cartridges as well as .35 Remington clips for a Winchester automatic rifle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 30-30 Take Down136 - Winchester Model 1894 30-30 Take Down
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With octagon barrel takedown. Made in1898. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 38-55 Cal137 - Winchester Model 1894 38-55 Cal
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Octagon barrel. Made in1896. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40138 - Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40
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"This gun is a rare second model or which they made very few. There are no caliber markings on it because all of the early 73s were .44 CA and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle139 - Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle
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Engraved with 3X. Wood and rare cheek piece, tang sign, and a great bore.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to dude6445 for (4,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 4,600.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle140 - Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle
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"Mfg. 1885. This gun is 131 years old. Third model. Below average bore due to all the black powder rounds that went through it, but this old...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to dude6445 for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953141 - King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953
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Hardcover. 1953. First edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Early Albert B. Fall Ranch Photograph142 - Early Albert B. Fall Ranch Photograph
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"Senator Albert B Fall with this grandson at his ranch in Datil, New Mexico (between Las Cruces and Tularosa, New Mexico). He bought this ranc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Early Albert B. Fall Photograph143 - Early Albert B. Fall Photograph
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Senator Albert B Fall with this grandson at his ranch in Datil, New Mexico (between Las Cruces and Tularosa, New Mexico). He bought this ranch with b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Spur Ranch Original Photographs144 - Spur Ranch Original Photographs
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5-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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5 Original Cattle Drive & Chuck Wagon Photographs145 - 5 Original Cattle Drive & Chuck Wagon Photographs
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Four photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Collection Of Four Erwin E. Smith Photos146 - Collection Of Four Erwin E. Smith Photos
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Various sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse147 - Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse
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5-1/2" x 6-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse148 - Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse
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5-1/2" x 6-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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"On The Big Sandy" Early Ranching Photograph149 - "On The Big Sandy" Early Ranching Photograph
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original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Robert Harrison "Bluebonnet Country" Oil On Canvas150 - Robert Harrison "Bluebonnet Country" Oil On Canvas
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Canvas: 9" x 12", Frame: 13-1/2" x 16-1/2",
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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