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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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North & Judd Spurs251North & Judd Spurs
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Anchor Brand. Like new. Unworn.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
OK Spurs252OK Spurs
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OK Spurs
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Large Pair of Mexican Chihuahua Spurs253Large Pair of Mexican Chihuahua Spurs
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Good straps.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Collection of Old Gambling Items254Collection of Old Gambling Items
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Cheater Shot glass, cards, dice, bottle, chips, etc.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Counter Top Display Case255Counter Top Display Case
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Measures 17" tall, 15 1/2" wide, and 15 1/2" deep.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Pair Of Leather Chaps256Pair Of Leather Chaps
Burley Auction Group
Length: 38"
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Old Longhorn Steer Horn Mount257Old Longhorn Steer Horn Mount
Burley Auction Group
Very old. Came from a ranch in Anson, Texas (North of Abilene). Good brush tracks or horns. Not pen raised as are modern ones. Mount : 18&quo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Rare Kermit Oliver Hermes Texas Silk Scarf258Rare Kermit Oliver Hermes Texas Silk Scarf
Burley Auction Group
37" x 37"
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Buffalo Bill Framed Silk Scarf259Buffalo Bill Framed Silk Scarf
Burley Auction Group
37-1/2" x 37-1/2"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Robert Farrington Elwell Bucking Horse Watercolor260Robert Farrington Elwell Bucking Horse Watercolor
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Robert Farrington Elwell was called "The C.M. Russell of Arizona". He was a protege of Buffalo Bill, and ran his ranch. Large framed wat...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Remington Elliot .41 Cal Derringer261Remington Elliot .41 Cal Derringer
Burley Auction Group
2nd Model , made in 1870s with original nickel finish. Antique.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Remington Elliot .41 Derringer262Remington Elliot .41 Derringer
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3rd Model , made in 1890s with original blue finish.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to sabrejet for 517.50
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31263Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31
Burley Auction Group
Rare 6" barrel. Made in 1854. Antique.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31264Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol .31
Burley Auction Group
Made in 1856. Antique.
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
H. Pieper D\B 16 Ga. Hammer Shotgun265H. Pieper D\B 16 Ga. Hammer Shotgun
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Marked On Barrel "Grand Prize of Paris Exhibition World's Fair 1889". Antique.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Spencer Lever Action Fowler Rifle .56266Spencer Lever Action Fowler Rifle .56
Burley Auction Group
With one original round. Made in 1860s. Antique.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Civil War Musket267U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Civil War Musket
Burley Auction Group
With an Allen conversion to 50-70 Cal, with original bayonet. Circa 1860s. Antique.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Uberti S/A .32-.20 Cal268Uberti S/A .32-.20 Cal
Burley Auction Group
* Barrel measures 7 1/2".
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
H & R Trapper Model .22 Cal269H & R Trapper Model .22 Cal
Burley Auction Group
* 7 shot, like new condition. Made in 1925.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Savage Model 101 SA .22 Safety Single Shot Pistol270Savage Model 101 SA .22 Safety Single Shot Pistol
Burley Auction Group
* New, unfired in original box. Made only 2 years (1964 & 1965).
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Samurai Sword271Samurai Sword
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Original leather wrapped sheath. Made in 1935
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Leather Wrapped Sword Cane272Leather Wrapped Sword Cane
Burley Auction Group
Circa 1880s
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Troy Howard Maker Scabbard, Cotulla, Texas273Troy Howard Maker Scabbard, Cotulla, Texas
Burley Auction Group
Cotulla, TX. Length: 33"
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
2 Throwing Knives With Sheaths2742 Throwing Knives With Sheaths
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Edge Brand Made in Solingen Germany, in original sheath, 8-1/2" L. Hunting Knife in original Sheath Made in Olsen OK., 11" L.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Browning Citori XT 12GA Shotgun275Browning Citori XT 12GA Shotgun
Burley Auction Group
* CYL/MOD 14 5/8 LOP. 32" barrel.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Beretta "Pheasants Forever" LE 1/750 12GA Shotgun276Beretta "Pheasants Forever" LE 1/750 12GA Shotgun
Burley Auction Group
* 386 Ringneck.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Ruger Ruger Red Label 28GA Shotgun277Ruger Ruger Red Label 28GA Shotgun
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* Ruger Red Label 28GA Shotgun.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,050.00
King Ranch Saddle & Scabbard278King Ranch Saddle & Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
King Ranch marked
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
King Ranch Marked Scabbard279King Ranch Marked Scabbard
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king ranch marked. condition issues.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
King Ranch Marked Scabbard280King Ranch Marked Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
King Ranch Marked Scabbard281King Ranch Marked Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
King Ranch Marked Scabbard282King Ranch Marked Scabbard
Burley Auction Group
king ranch marked. condition issues.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
King Ranch Marked Hunting Car Rifle Scabbard283King Ranch Marked Hunting Car Rifle Scabbard
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king ranch marked. condition issues.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Two Nueces Texas Coffee Tins284Two Nueces Texas Coffee Tins
Burley Auction Group
Corpus Christi, TX. 8-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Pearl Beer Reverse Painted Glass Sign285Pearl Beer Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Burley Auction Group
10" x 20"
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Salesman Sample Wagon / Horse Buggy286Salesman Sample Wagon / Horse Buggy
Burley Auction Group
7" x 8" x 23"
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Remington Rolling Block Pistol 44-40288Remington Rolling Block Pistol 44-40
Burley Auction Group
With detachable shoulder stock. Circa 1880s. Pop up rear tang sights Antique
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Winchester Model 1892 25-35289Winchester Model 1892 25-35
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Winchester Model 1892 25-35
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Waco Marked Spotted Saddle290Waco Marked Spotted Saddle
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Ozark Leather Co. Maker Marked.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Stag Handled Side Knife291Stag Handled Side Knife
Burley Auction Group
Made In Solingen Germany. Measures 10 3/4" long . in original sheath.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Colt Anaconda .45 Long Colt Revolver292Colt Anaconda .45 Long Colt Revolver
Burley Auction Group
* With extra set of grips
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Ruger Mini-14 .223 Ranch Rifle293Ruger Mini-14 .223 Ranch Rifle
Burley Auction Group
* With Gibson scope.
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Collection Of Nine Texas Ranger Photos294Collection Of Nine Texas Ranger Photos
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Collection Of Nine Texas Ranger Photos
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Brass Spittoon295Brass Spittoon
Burley Auction Group
7" x 8"
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Reins & Headstall off the King Ranch296Reins & Headstall off the King Ranch
Burley Auction Group
Reins & Headstall off the King Ranch
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to twisterii for 115.00
Pair Of Fence Pullers off of the King Ranch297Pair Of Fence Pullers off of the King Ranch
Burley Auction Group
Length: 31"
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Star Tobacco S/S Porcelain Sign298Star Tobacco S/S Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
Significant damage through out. 12" x 24"
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Taylor Oughton Oil Painting Frontier Times Cover299Taylor Oughton Oil Painting Frontier Times Cover
Burley Auction Group
Original painting that appeared on the Cover of Frontier Times Magazine, May 1965. Chet Downs calls it "Greed". With magazine. 28"...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
1907 N.C. Wyeth Cream Of Wheat Co. Lithograph3001907 N.C. Wyeth Cream Of Wheat Co. Lithograph
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"Where The Mail Goes, Cream Of Wheat Goes." Copyright 1907. Print" 9-1/2" x 14". 21" x 24-3/4".
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
The Round Up "Let Er Buck" Silk Scarf301The Round Up "Let Er Buck" Silk Scarf
Burley Auction Group
Frame: 25" x 26-1/2".
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00