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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
Burley Auction Group
* 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) = 7,000.00
 
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Authentic King Ranch "Running W" Saddle Blanket52 - Authentic King Ranch "Running W" Saddle Blanket
Burley Auction Group
35" x 64"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Authentic King Ranch Parade Saddle Blanket53 - Authentic King Ranch Parade Saddle Blanket
Burley Auction Group
38" x 64".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 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) = 4,700.00
 
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Robert Kleberg Jr.'s King Ranch Saddle Blanket55 - Robert Kleberg Jr.'s King Ranch Saddle Blanket
Burley Auction Group
Sweat bars are stamped RJK jr.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 500.00
 
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King Ranch "Running W" Brand59 - King Ranch "Running W" Brand
Burley Auction Group
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) = 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) = 400.00
 
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