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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 597

Red McCombs | Fine Cased Pair of French LePage Moutier Percussion Muff Pistols W/ Accoutrements

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Starting Bid
$1,000

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Manufacturer: P. LePage Moutier-Paris, France (c. mid-19th c.)
Model: Muff pistols
Caliber: 47 cal. 
Barrel Length: 2.25 in.
OAL: 6 in.
Condition: Very good-antique; woo grips have very light wear; polished steel finish has moderate wear & scartches w/ some light rust; bores are good & bright w/ strong rifling; mechanically very good
Includes: scroll engraving; ebony wood handles; French-fit presentation case w/ green velvet lining; bullet mold; lead balls; extra percussion nipple, packing dowel
Marked: "45 / FM P. LEPAGE MOUTIER." on the bototm of the barrels; "325" carved into the wood handles next to the upper tang; "P.S." monogram on case lid plaque

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 #5236``

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