DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 369
Red McCombs | Antique Cased James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle Duster Engraved Revolver
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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| $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 |
Serial: 12645
Manufacturer: James Reid (c. 1880)
Model: "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster
Caliber: 32 RF
Barrel Length: N/A
OAL: 4.875 in.
Condition: Good-antique; brass frame has lost approx. 50% of the nickel finish; nice aged patina; cylinder is brown w/ light pitting
Includes: scroll engraved brass frame w/ worn nickel plating
-wood presentation case w/ foam insert marked "W. GREENWOOD & SONS / LEEDS & HUDDERSFIELD."; 12-rds of "US" stamped 32 RF cartridges
Marked: left side of frame over cylinder well reads "MY FRIEND PATD. DEC 28, 1865"; matchin last 2 digits of SN on cylinder rod knob
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 # 5207
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