DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 280
Red McCombs | Antique Joseph Golcher Half-Stock Silver-Mounted Percussion Plains Rifle
Estimate: $400 - $800
Starting Bid
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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 |
Manufacturer: Joseph Golcher (c. mid-19th c.)
Model: half-stock plains rifle
Caliber: 45 cal.
Barrel Length: 41 in.
OAL: 56.5 in.
Condition: Fair-good antique; wood stock moderate wear & patina commensurate w/ age; some chipping around the lock plate; barrel & lock plate have dark brown patina w/ rust & pitting; bore is dark & pitted w/ worn rifling; hammer does not lock back
Includes: striped half-stock w/ wooden ramrod; silver mountings featuring crescent moons, hearts, stars, and other geometric shapes; set trigger
Marked: lock plate reads "JOSEPH GOLCHER"; the top of the barrel is marked with 5 spread out star "*" marks
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 #869; appears to be incorrect description
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