Texas Museum of Military History/The Sam Nesmith Collection

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present the Texas Museum of Military History Auction/The Sam Nesmith Collection, Saturday, October 26th. Sam Nesmith was an archaeologist, curator & researcher for the Alamo, the Institute of Texas Cultures, & the Texas Memorial Museum before becoming the director & curator of the Texas Museum of Military History which currently supplies many museums with artifacts including the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin. Sam was an active member of the Company Of Military Historians, Sam authored & co-authored numerous publications and books on Texas and Spanish Colonial era archaeology & history. Sam took part in numerous excavations at the Alamo Plaza & the Goliad battlefield.

The vast collection features 100s of rare & historic firearms, Serial No. 75 Colt 1911, plus a rare Singer 1911, & many more rare historic firearms. Hundreds of military uniforms from the Civil War to WWII. American WWII uniforms, early British, Imperial Japanese, Nazi German, French & Italian WWII uniforms. Over 40 WWII leather flying jackets, Texas colonial bronze cannon, Vietnam War guns & uniforms, & MUCH more! Many of the items have been displayed in numerous museums throughout Texas. 15%BP TX#15184

Auction Preview Friday, October 25th Noon-6:00 PM & Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Auction Start.
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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Winchester M-1 Garand1 - Winchester M-1 Garand
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* U.S. Winchester M1 Garand .30-06 rifle. 24" barrel Serial no. 1233151
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Savage Arms Contract2 - Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Savage Arms Contract
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* Savage contract 1911 .45 caliber, marked with S stamped inside bomb burst for Savage Firearms Co. Serial No. 324784, 1918 production year.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to thomas0FN for (1,300.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,495.00
 
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Deactivated World War I Hand Grenade Collection3 - Deactivated World War I Hand Grenade Collection
Burley Auction Group
all inert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt Police Positive .38 Special4 - Colt Police Positive .38 Special
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* 4" barrel, checkered rubber grips. Serial No. 85442 manufactured in 1911.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to hannah11 for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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San Antonio Arsenal Marked Colt Official Police 385 - San Antonio Arsenal Marked Colt Official Police 38
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* "S.A.A." on left side of receiver. The left grip butt is marked "H.S.A.A.", along with "27" on the butt of the gun. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to hannah11 for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Colt U.S. Army Model 1917 .45 D.A. Revolver6 - Colt U.S. Army Model 1917 .45 D.A. Revolver
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* 5.5" barrel, walnut grips. Butt is stamped "US Army Model 1917, No. 390"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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U.S. Property Marked Smith & Wesson .38 Revolver7 - U.S. Property Marked Smith & Wesson .38 Revolver
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* Left grip marked "58". "United Stated Property" on frame. 5" barrel. Serial No.908221
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to jscoffern for (250.00 + 37.50BP) = 287.50
 
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Smith & Wesson DA Revolver .32 WCF8 - Smith & Wesson DA Revolver .32 WCF
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* 6" barrel. There is an "H" engraved to rear of trigger guard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to jscoffern for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Kansas Militia Marked Savage Model 1863 Musket9 - Kansas Militia Marked Savage Model 1863 Musket
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Savage contract 1863 .58 caliber musket. 40" barrel with "1863 PROPERTY OF STATE OF KANSAS" & "NOT TRANSFERABLE" stampe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Colt Model 1863 U.S. Marked Rifled Musket10 - Colt Model 1863 U.S. Marked Rifled Musket
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40" barrel, .58 caliber rifled musket, with bayonet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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