DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 506
Red McCombs | Cased Ornately Decorated Brescia Italy Miquelet Lock Pistol W/ Silver 1764 Dated 2 Reales Coin
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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: unknown Brescia-Italy (c. mid-late 18th c.)
Model: Miquelet pistol
Caliber: 46 cal.
Barrel Length: 5.5 in.
OAL: 10.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has some repaired splitting throughout; barrel & lockplate have high polished silver color finish w/ light pitting; silver mounting has nice patina in lower points; bore is dark & pitted; mechanically functional, but stiff
Includes: copper horse punch stamp surrounded by 9 fleur-de-lis gold inlay marks on top of barrel; silver mountings w/ gilt figure heads (Roman style); ramrod; curly maple stock
-walnut presentation case w/ foam insert; sleeved Spanish colonial Charles III, silver 2 Reales, Mexico struck, dated 1764
Marked: no visible markings
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 # 5165
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