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DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-29 11:00:00 2026-08-29 11:00:00 America/New_York Vogt Auction Vogt Auction : DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs https://bid.vogtauction.com/auctions/vogt-auction/day-one-the-collection-of-charline-red-mccombs-23866
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Lot 470

Red McCombs | Custom Triebel & Greifelt 8.15x46R "Crossover Stock" Falling Block Rifle

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$750

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Serial: 36728
Manufacturer: Greifelt & Co.-Suhl, Germany / H. Triebel-Ausburg, Germany
Model: custom falling block
Caliber: 8.15x46R
Barrel Length: 27.25 in.
OAL: 44.25 in.
Condition: Very good; wood stock and forend have some light wear & scratches; barrel has strong bluing w/ light wear on edges; receiver has strong and bright case colors w/ some light rust on lever; there is dried oil residue throughout the metal; bore is mostly good & bright w/ storng rifling; some light pititng in the bore
Includes: custom "cross-eyed" or "crossover" shaped stock to shoulder on right side, but aim with your left eye; case hardened reciever & lever; octagon barrel w/ quick mounts; 2-leaf rear sight; sling swivels; set triggers
Marked: underside of lever breech marked "GREIFELT & CO. / SUHL"; barrel slants marked "H. TRIEBEL NACHF." and "AUSURG"
Note from owner:  Unusual 8mm rifle crafted for use by a shooter who had lost the use of his right eye. The unique piece was made by Triebel and Greifelt of Germany probably 1930's.

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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reference #SAA 018

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