DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 268
Red McCombs | Beautiful Folk Art Carved and Pearl Inlaid Marlin 1893 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
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 |
Serial: 448995
Manufacturer: Marlin Fire-Arms Co. (c. 1913)
Model: 1893
Caliber: 30-30
Barrel Length: 26 in.
OAL: 45 in.
Condition: Good; wood stock & forend have light wear & handling marks; barrel retains nice bluing w/ some wear around the edges & some gray/brown patina in some spots; receiver is gray/brown w/ light rusting; bore is mostly good & bright w/ strong rifling; mechanically good
Includes: extensive carvin & pearl inlay on the stock & forend featuring; octagon barrel w/ full length magazine tube; receiver has tapped holes drilled on left side
Marked: two-line Marlin patent on barrel
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
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Condition
reference #SAA235
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