DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 186
Red McCombs | Colt Police Positive 38 S&W Railway Express Agency Marked W/ Belt & Holster
Estimate: $600 - $1,000
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: 377578
Manufacturer: Colt's P.T. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1937)
Model: Police Positive
Caliber: 38 S&W
Barrel Length: 4 in.
OAL: 8.25 in.
Condition: Poor-Fair; wear & handling marks throughout including chips, scratches & small chunks missing from grip panels; sporadic pitting & oxidation throughout; bore is mostly good with strong rifling; holster is worn with some tearing; belt has multiple tears throughout; brass has dark patina with some verdigris
Includes: leather holster; belt with brass buckle (portrait of dog on buckle)
Marked: "RY. EX. AGY." on backstrap
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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