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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 ...

Auction Details

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 Chaps101King Ranch Leather Childs Chaps
Burley Auction Group
Length: 27" Circle w mark for on ranch use, not commercially sold at saddle shop.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
King Ranch Bob Kleberg Baby Original Photos102King Ranch Bob Kleberg Baby Original Photos
Burley Auction Group
10" x 13", 8" x 10"
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
King Ranch Childs Chaps103King Ranch Childs Chaps
Burley Auction Group
Length: 24"
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
King Ranch Box With Initials L.F.W. Jr104King Ranch Box With Initials L.F.W. Jr
Burley Auction Group
King Ranch Box With Initials L.F.W. Jr
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
King Ranch Scabbard105King Ranch Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
Length: 35"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
King Ranch Rifle Scabbard106King Ranch Rifle Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
34"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
King Ranch Scabbard107King Ranch Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
Length: 37" Circle w mark for on ranch use, not commercially sold at saddle shop.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
King Ranch "A Living Legend" Poster108King Ranch "A Living Legend" Poster
Burley Auction Group
"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".
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to bmahler for 373.75
1950s King Ranch Marked Mesquite Boot Jack1091950s King Ranch Marked Mesquite Boot Jack
Burley Auction Group
Mesquite wood.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
King Ranch Velvet Jersey Dairy Glass Jar110King Ranch Velvet Jersey Dairy Glass Jar
Burley Auction Group
Kingsville, Texas. 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 11".
Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
King Ranch Spurs "Running W" New Old Stock111King Ranch Spurs "Running W" New Old Stock
Burley Auction Group
New old stock, with original price tag.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Collection of Vintage King Ranch Items112Collection of Vintage King Ranch Items
Burley Auction Group
Collection of Vintage King Ranch Items including old driving tour cassette tape, poster, & more
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
King Ranch Carpenter's Planing Tool113King Ranch Carpenter's Planing Tool
Burley Auction Group
From carpenter's shop on St. Gertrudis Division. Measures 22" long, &' tall, 3" wide.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953114King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953
Burley Auction Group
Hardcover. 1953. First edition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to bmahler for 143.75
Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt115Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt
Burley Auction Group
Stamped with "56" & "450".
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt116Antique Pig Skin Cartridge Belt
Burley Auction Group
Length: 44"
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Rawhide Lariat117Rawhide Lariat
Burley Auction Group
Well done. Fine condition.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Pair Of JR McChesney Gal Leg Spurs118Pair Of JR McChesney Gal Leg Spurs
Burley Auction Group
Rowels: 1-1/2"
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
McChesney Double Mounted Gal Leg Bit119McChesney Double Mounted Gal Leg Bit
Burley Auction Group
5-1/2" x 6-1/4".
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Nocona McChesney Marked Silver Mounted #1003 Spurs120Nocona McChesney Marked Silver Mounted #1003 Spurs
Burley Auction Group
No. 1003 Pattern Spurs, Circa 1930-1940s.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Saddle Maker Made Salesman Sample Saddle121Saddle Maker Made Salesman Sample Saddle
Burley Auction Group
Complete with scale girth strap, cinch and rifle scabbard. Just as much work as in the big size. Not marked
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Salesman Sample Mexican Saddle Circa 1930-1940s122Salesman Sample Mexican Saddle Circa 1930-1940s
Burley Auction Group
Good Condition.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
F.A. Meanea, Cheyenne, WY Marked Saddle Bags123F.A. Meanea, Cheyenne, WY Marked Saddle Bags
Burley Auction Group
Dated early 20th century.
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Remington O/U Derringer124Remington O/U Derringer
Burley Auction Group
.41 rimfire
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Colt .41 Single Shot Derringer125Colt .41 Single Shot Derringer
Burley Auction Group
comes with box of ammo
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Baby Hammerless Pistol with Pearl Grips126Baby Hammerless Pistol with Pearl Grips
Burley Auction Group
No visible serial number
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Collection of Brass Knuckles Rare Ladies Knuckles127Collection of Brass Knuckles Rare Ladies Knuckles
Burley Auction Group
2" x 4-1/2". 2-1/2" x 4-1/4", 3" x 3-1/2"
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Winchester Model 1866 SRC 44 Cal. Rimfire128Winchester Model 1866 SRC 44 Cal. Rimfire
Burley Auction Group
Made in 1874. Antique.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Winchester Model 1866 .44 SRC129Winchester Model 1866 .44 SRC
Burley Auction Group
Shows wear & old repair to wood stock
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Colt 1873 SA Army .45130Colt 1873 SA Army .45
Burley Auction Group
Original Ivory Grips With Holster Rig. Made in 1883. Antique.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Colt 1873 SAA .45 Artillery Rare Matching Numbers131Colt 1873 SAA .45 Artillery Rare Matching Numbers
Burley Auction Group
With Factory letter,Inspector Marked Henry Nettelton. 1890s Artillery conversion. Rare matching serial numbers. Made in 1878. Antique.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
I.W. Wilson Marked Stag Handle Camp Knife & Sheath132I.W. Wilson Marked Stag Handle Camp Knife & Sheath
Burley Auction Group
Blade and Sheath marked "I. Wilson, Sycamore St. Sheffield" These were usually carried on a gun belt. Blade: 5-1/2". Fine exampl...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Stag Handle Clip Point Knife & Leather Sheath133Stag Handle Clip Point Knife & Leather Sheath
Burley Auction Group
Blade marked XCD exceed, Wade & Butcher, Sheffield. Blade: 6-3/4" L.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Scout Cartridge Belt Ft. Worth, Texas134Scout Cartridge Belt Ft. Worth, Texas
Burley Auction Group
Maker Marked: Eddie Caldwell, Ft. Worth, TX. Length: 50"
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Joseph Mireur Marked Leather Scout Belt135Joseph Mireur Marked Leather Scout Belt
Burley Auction Group
Marked Jos. Mireur, outfitter to the horse, Corpus Christi. Holds pistol cartridges as well as .35 Remington clips for a Winchester automatic rifle
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 575.00
Winchester Model 1894 30-30 Take Down136Winchester Model 1894 30-30 Take Down
Burley Auction Group
With octagon barrel takedown. Made in1898. Antique.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Winchester Model 1894 38-55 Cal137Winchester Model 1894 38-55 Cal
Burley Auction Group
Octagon barrel. Made in1896. Antique.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40138Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40
Burley Auction Group
"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...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle139Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle
Burley Auction Group
Engraved with 3X. Wood and rare cheek piece, tang sign, and a great bore.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to dude6445 for 4,600.00
Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle140Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle
Burley Auction Group
"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...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to dude6445 for 1,955.00
King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953141King Ranch 100 Years of Ranching Book 1853-1953
Burley Auction Group
Hardcover. 1953. First edition.
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Early Albert B. Fall Ranch Photograph142Early Albert B. Fall Ranch Photograph
Burley Auction Group
"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...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Early Albert B. Fall Photograph143Early Albert B. Fall Photograph
Burley Auction Group
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
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Spur Ranch Original Photographs144Spur Ranch Original Photographs
Burley Auction Group
5-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
5 Original Cattle Drive & Chuck Wagon Photographs1455 Original Cattle Drive & Chuck Wagon Photographs
Burley Auction Group
Four photos
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Collection Of Four Erwin E. Smith Photos146Collection Of Four Erwin E. Smith Photos
Burley Auction Group
Various sizes.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse147Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse
Burley Auction Group
5-1/2" x 6-1/2".
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse148Early Original Photo of Cowboys Breaking a Horse
Burley Auction Group
5-1/2" x 6-1/2".
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
"On The Big Sandy" Early Ranching Photograph149"On The Big Sandy" Early Ranching Photograph
Burley Auction Group
original
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Robert Harrison "Bluebonnet Country" Oil On Canvas150Robert Harrison "Bluebonnet Country" Oil On Canvas
Burley Auction Group
Canvas: 9" x 12", Frame: 13-1/2" x 16-1/2",
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 550.00