DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 430
Red McCombs | American Civil War Era Tower Pattern 1853 577 Snider Percussion Rifle Dated 1863
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manufacturer: Tower-London-England (c. 1863)
Model: Pattern 1853
Caliber: .57 or .577 Snider
Barrel Length: 39 in.
OAL: 55.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has significant wear & patina from extensive use & age; barrel & lockplate have mostly gray patina w/ heavy scattered pitting & rust; bore is dark & pitted w/ faint rifling; mechanically good
Includes: sling swivels; ramrod; elevation rear sight; brass trigegr guard
Marked: lockplate has crown stamp behind the hammer & "1863 / TOWER" in front; barrel is marked w/ proof - "25" - proof - "25" - proof
Note from owner: Tower rifle, early 1860's. One of the primary issue weapons during the Civil War, many thousands were issued to Union and Confederate troops.
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique
Condition
reference #797
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