DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 492
Red McCombs | Extensive Bone & Pearl Inlaid 17th C. German Wheellock Pistol
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Manufacturer: unknown-Germanic (c. mid 17th c.)
Model: Wheellock pistol
Caliber: 48 cal.
Barrel Length: 11 in.
OAL: 18.5 in.
Condition: Very good-antique; wood stock has some wear points w/ some repairing cracking around the trigger guard; bone inlay has some wear & patina w/ some parts being absent; barrel & lockplate have gray color finish w/ light pitting; bore is dark & pitted; appears mechanically intact & functional
Includes: extensive bone inlay w/ pearl inlay accents, featuring running small game; Pyrite in the "dog" jaws; ramrod w/ bone tip
Marked: no visible markings
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 #SAA217
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