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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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Saddle Maker Made Salesman Sample Saddle121 - Saddle 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Burley Auction Group
.41 rimfire
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Burley Auction Group
No visible serial number
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | 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
Burley Auction Group
2" x 4-1/2". 2-1/2" x 4-1/4", 3" x 3-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | 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
Burley Auction Group
Made in 1874. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to dude6445 for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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