Manufacturer: J. Harrison-Driffield, England (c. mid-19th c.)
Model: duelling pistols
Caliber: 45 cal.
Barrel Length: 2.25 in.
OAL: 6.5 in.
Condition: Very good-antique; wood handles have very light wear w/ crisp checkering for age; brass frames have nicce aged patina w/ light wear; barrels have blue finish w/ light rusting; bores are good w/ light rust; mechanically good
Includes: scroll engarved frame & sideplate; checkered handles w/ silver monogram round on backstraps; round fluted -screw-on barrels; fish head hammers
-wood English-fit presentation case w/ lead balls
Marked: left sideplate reads "J. HARRISON / DRIFFIELD"; proof on bottom of frame; silver round has "TO" initials in cursive script

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

reference # 5178