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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Bostrander98 for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 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"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to thomas0FN for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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 (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 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) = 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 (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 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) = 500.00
 
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U.S. Remington Model 11 Shotgun151 - U.S. Remington Model 11 Shotgun
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* 18" barrel, parkerized
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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WWII U.S. Ithica Model 37 Trench Shotgun152 - WWII U.S. Ithica Model 37 Trench Shotgun
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* "Feather Light" 19" barrel with heat shroud & bayonet lug., 12 gauge circa 1944. With quick release sling swivel
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to dodgerfan285 for (950.00 + 142.50BP) = 1,092.50
 
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U.S. Marked Remington Model 10-A Trench Shotgun153 - U.S. Marked Remington Model 10-A Trench Shotgun
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* Remington made 3500 of the Model 10-A version for issue to U.S. troops during World War I. "US" and flaming bomb stamped on left side of...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun & Bayonet154 - U.S. Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun & Bayonet
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* Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun, 12 gauge 20.5" barrel, with leather sling & U.S. marked M1917 bayonet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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WWII U.S. Stevens M520-30 12 Gauge Trench Gun155 - WWII U.S. Stevens M520-30 12 Gauge Trench Gun
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* 20" barrel, with bayonet & sling. Has hold-back band on trigger guard for rapid fire along with rapid fire clip -very useful in close con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to roadking711 for (1,200.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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Winchester M1897 Trench Shotgun 31st INF HQ156 - Winchester M1897 Trench Shotgun 31st INF HQ
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* U.S. marked shotgun. "HQ 31 INF." on butt. With heat shroud & bayonet lug. 12 gauge.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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WWII Ithaca Model 37 Military Shotgun157 - WWII Ithaca Model 37 Military Shotgun
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* 20 " barrel, 12 gauge, parkerized.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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US Marked Savage M720 Semi Automatic Shotgun158 - US Marked Savage M720 Semi Automatic Shotgun
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* 25" barrel, 12 gauge, with US ordinance marked rubber stock cover "US B200968
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW2 U.S.A.F. Type D1 Painted Flight Jacket159 - WW2 U.S.A.F. Type D1 Painted Flight Jacket
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Attributed to Lt. Col Walter "Mike" Fellenz of San Antonio, TX, during the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany. Size medi...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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W.E. Nixon 471st Bomb Squadron A-2 Flying Jacket160 - W.E. Nixon 471st Bomb Squadron A-2 Flying Jacket
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471st Bomb Squadron, W.E. Nixon, Jr. 1942. Tag: "TYPE A-2, DRAWING NO. 30-1415, ORDER NO. W535 A.C. ac 28560, POUGHKEEPSIE LEATHER COAT CO, INC...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to spencerWWX for (650.00 + 97.50BP) = 747.50
 
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