DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 451
Red McCombs | Colt US Army Model 1917 45ACP DA Revolver
Estimate: $600 - $800
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: 295563
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1920)
Model: US Army Model 1917
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5.5 in.
OAL: 10.5 in.
Condition: Poor/fair; grips have scratches, pressure dents & chips throughout; sporadic flaking & pitting throughout; cylinder drag marks with fouling in chambers; bore is frosted with some pitting
Includes: Mexican silver peso & silver round disk with Davy Crockett, Stephen F. Austin & Sam Houston; leather belt & holster
Marked: "US ARMY MODEL 1917 No" on butt; eagle/S20 on left side of frame between cylinder & hammer; "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" under barrel
Notes: no Army serial number appears to have been assigned; possible commercial overrun
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
SAA 101
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