DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 465
Red McCombs | Early Spencer Model 1860 52 Cal Repeating Rifle
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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: 3517
Manufacturer: Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. (c. 1863)
Model: 1860
Caliber: 52 cal.
Barrel Length: 30 in.
OAL: 47 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock & forend have significant wear & patina; splitting present in the stock w/ some chipping in the forend; barrel & receiver have gray/brown patina w/ light scattered rust/pititng; bore is dark w/ scattered pitting; good rifling remains; mechanically good
Includes: tube magazine; rear ladder sight; sling swivels
Marked: top of the receiver reads "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860."
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
Condition
reference # 2383
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