DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 529
Red McCombs | Belgian Carved Flintlock 20 Gauge Double Barrel Fowler W/ Silver Inlay and Horn Mounting
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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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: Michel / Berleur-Belgium
Model: SXS flintlock shotgun
Caliber: 20 gauge
Barrel Length: 32.75 in.
OAL: 47.5 in.
Condition: Very good; wood stock & forend have moderate wear; barrels have a brwon hue patina to the Damascus; some light rust; bores are mostly bright w/ light pitting; mechanically excellent
Includes: Damascus twist barrels; carved stock w/ boar's head pistol grip; horn buttplate; trigger guard appears to be ebony wood wrapped in horn & surrounded by silver inlay bordering & a silver crest; dot checkered wrist & forend
Marked: left lockplate marked "Michel"; right lockplate marked "Bedeur"; barrel has "ELG" stamp
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: Black Powder
Condition
reference # 174k
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