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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WWII Nazi German Walther P38 9MM Pistol334 - WWII Nazi German Walther P38 9MM Pistol
Burley Auction Group
* AC43 code P38. Arsenal refurbished
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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WWII Nazi German Visor Cap335 - WWII Nazi German Visor Cap
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WWII Nazi German Visor Cap
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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WWII Nazi German Mauser K98 8MM Bolt Action Rifle336 - WWII Nazi German Mauser K98 8MM Bolt Action Rifle
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* Nazi proofed.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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WWII Nazi German Visor Cap337 - WWII Nazi German Visor Cap
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Inside marked Marquardt & Ebert Ludwigsburg Strindrukfret
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Winchester M-1 Carbine .30338 - Winchester M-1 Carbine .30
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Springfield M1-D Garand .30-06 Sniper Rifle339 - Springfield M1-D Garand .30-06 Sniper Rifle
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* M84 rifle scope M1-D
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to mauler for (2,750.00 + 412.50BP) = 3,162.50
 
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Inland M-1 Carbine .30340 - Inland M-1 Carbine .30
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Inland M-1Carbine .30341 - Inland M-1Carbine .30
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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WWII Japanese Nagoya Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle342 - WWII Japanese Nagoya Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle
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* Scarce paratrooper rifle. 7.7mm Serial numbers are matching. Assembly numbers are matching as well. Refinished at some point. Bore is excellent. Mum
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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WWII Imperial Japanese Kokura 44 6.5 Rifle343 - WWII Imperial Japanese Kokura 44 6.5 Rifle
Burley Auction Group
With bayonet
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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