Manufacturer: Henry Parker (c. mid 19th c.) 
Model: half-stock plains rifle (converted from flintlock)
Caliber: 40 cal.
Barrel Length: 35 in.
OAL: 50.5 in.
Condition: Fair-antique; wood stock has moderate wear & patina commensurated w/ age; splitting around the lock plate; barrel & lock plate have dark brown patina w/ some rust & pitting; bore is dark & pitted w/ strong rifling; hammer does not lock back
Includes: striped maple stock; silver mountings throughout featuring various shapes; bowie knife shaped mountings on either side of the forend; round mountings on the stock feqture eagle motif; wooden ramrod; 
Marked: lock plate reads "HENRY PARKER / WARRANTED"
Note from owner: Plains rifle typically used by early settlers

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