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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Beretta Model 92FS 9MM563 - Beretta Model 92FS 9MM
Burley Auction Group
* Beretta Model 92FS 9MM with U.S. marked M-12 Bianchi holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Norinco Type 56S Rifle 7.62x39564 - Norinco Type 56S Rifle 7.62x39
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* Norinco 56-S 7.62×39mm rifle, like new in box with accessories.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to gratefulwon for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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Chinese SKS565 - Chinese SKS
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20" barrel, with bayonet & sling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Vietnam Era M16 Training Rifle "Rubber Duck"566 - Vietnam Era M16 Training Rifle "Rubber Duck"
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with sling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Thompson Submachine Blank Gun567 - Thompson Submachine Blank Gun
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Model 1921 Thompson submachine blank gun. Manufactured by Modelgun Corp, Japan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver568 - Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
Burley Auction Group
7.5" barrel, standard trigger guard has been replaced with 1851 Colt Navy trigger guard, incorrect grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Engraved Allen & Thurber Pepperbox569 - Engraved Allen & Thurber Pepperbox
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with homemade cigar box case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to Gid1950 for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Engraved Marston Baby Pepper Box Revolver570 - Engraved Marston Baby Pepper Box Revolver
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2.5" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Sharps Pepperbox Pistol571 - Sharps Pepperbox Pistol
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2.5" barrel, 4 shot, .22 cal. Marked "C. Sharps Patent 1859", spur trigger, brass frame with silver plating, black grips with scroll ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Sharps Pepperbox572 - Sharps Pepperbox
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3" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Sharps Pepperbox573 - Sharps Pepperbox
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3.5" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Remington O/U Derringer574 - Remington O/U Derringer
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Remington O/U Derringer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to hannah11 for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Remington Smoot No.1 5-Shot .32 Revolver575 - Remington Smoot No.1 5-Shot .32 Revolver
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Nickel plated, 2.75" barrel. Mechanical issues
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to jscoffern for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver576 - Remington New Model Army .44 Revolver
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4.75" barrel, cut down barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Engraved Forehand & Wadsworth Revolver577 - Engraved Forehand & Wadsworth Revolver
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Engraved, pearl grips, 2.5" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to boutet for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Eagle Arms Brass Frame Revolver578 - Eagle Arms Brass Frame Revolver
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3.5" barrel. Butt stamped "AFC"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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American Standard Tool 7-Shot Revolver579 - American Standard Tool 7-Shot Revolver
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3" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Philadelphia Derringer Single Shot Percussion580 - Philadelphia Derringer Single Shot Percussion
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2.5" barrel, with bullet mold. .41 cal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Philadelphia Derringer Single Shot Percussion581 - Philadelphia Derringer Single Shot Percussion
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3.5" Barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to hannah11 for (250.00 + 37.50BP) = 287.50
 
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Engraved Flintlock Pistol582 - Engraved Flintlock Pistol
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6.5" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to boutet for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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