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Texas Museum of Military History/The Sam Nesmith Collection

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, Octobe...

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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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WWII Winchester M1 Garand141 - WWII Winchester M1 Garand
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* U.S. Winchester M1 Garand .30-06 rifle. 24" barrel. Stock is marked "OGEK" & "WRA, GHD". With period WESTERN MFG leat...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Bostrander98 for 920.00
 
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WWII US Springfield M-1 Garand 1942142 - WWII US Springfield M-1 Garand 1942
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* With US marked muzzle cover 24" barrel, strap marked "M.R.CO 1942"
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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WWII M-1 Carbine with US Stamped Canvas Case143 - WWII M-1 Carbine with US Stamped Canvas Case
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* .30 Cal, 17" barrel, "KY ARLINGTON, VA." on barrel, Crossed Cannons Arsenal stamp on stock, extended magazine
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to thomas0FN for 920.00
 
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WWII U.S. Inland Paratrooper M-1 Carbine 1943144 - WWII U.S. Inland Paratrooper M-1 Carbine 1943
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* "SINCLAIR" carved into the stock. 18" barrel with folding stock, original canvas holster dated 1943. Has early flip-type L sight wi...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 2,950.00
 
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WWII M-1 Carbine Ammo Boxes & 3 NOS Magazines145 - WWII M-1 Carbine Ammo Boxes & 3 NOS Magazines
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still sealed in paper.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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WWII Winchester M-1 Carbine .30146 - WWII Winchester M-1 Carbine .30
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* 18" barrel, "102" on grip bottom
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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WWII Inland M-1 Carbine Canvas Scabbard 1943147 - WWII Inland M-1 Carbine Canvas Scabbard 1943
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* From Inland Division. .30 cal, 17" barrel, with canvas holster marked "U.S." and "LUB. PROD. CO. 1943", with Crossed Cann...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jkharber for 920.00
 
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WWII Johnson M1941 Automatic Rifle.30-06148 - WWII Johnson M1941 Automatic Rifle.30-06
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* 22" barrel, rotary magazine, bayonet, free floating recoil assembly. Was a USMC weapon favored by paratroopers. With scarce bayonet & bay...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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US Marked Canadian Ross MK II w/US Marked Bayonet149 - US Marked Canadian Ross MK II w/US Marked Bayonet
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* 28" barrel, .303 cal, Stamped "US" on bottom of stock with proof mark, includes Ross Rifle bayonet with US markings. Serial no. 13531
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to rmhutch for 862.50
 
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WWII US Marked Remington Shotgun 5th Air Force150 - WWII US Marked Remington Shotgun 5th Air Force
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* Marked "US" on stock, Carved and painted 5th Air Force on stock, Carved "Boppo Dick" in stock. "Boppo" Dick was the ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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