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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 259

Red McCombs | Eagle Gun Factory Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle W/ Silver Eagle Motif

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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Manufacturer: Eagle Gun Factory-Philadelphia, Penn. (c. early 19th c.)
Model: full-stock Kentucky rifle (converted from flintlock)
Caliber: 40 cal.
Barrel Length: 40 in.
OAL: 55 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has noderate wear w/ nice dark patina; small wood repair in front of the lock plate; barrel & lock plate have dark brown patina w/ light rust & some pitting; bore is pitted w/ storng rifling; mechanically functional
Includes: striped stock w/  silver mountings featuring eagle motif; wooden ramrod; German silver front sight; fowl engraved scene on lock plate; brass patch box w/ engraving; set trigger
Marked: lock plate reads "EAGLE GUN FACTORY / PHILA. PA"; top of barrel reads "A * M"
Note from owner: Full stock Kentucky rifle made by the Eagle Gun Factory of Philadelphia. "Eagle Gun Factory Phila" is engraved on the lockplate. Equipped with a set trigger.

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 #232K

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