DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 644
Red McCombs | Francis Lord of Dublin, Ireland Flintlock Blunderbuss
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Current 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 |
Manufacturer: F. Lord (Francis Lord of Dublin, Ireland) (c. 1750-1760)
Model: Blunderbuss
Caliber: approx. 70 cal.
Barrel Length: 17 in.
OAL: 33.5 in.
Condition: Good-antqiue; wood stock has wear & patina commensurate w/ age; barrel has plum color patina w/ some pitting around the edges; lockplate has deep brwon/plum patina w/ pitting; bore is pitted throughout; hammer does not lock back in second position
Includes: brass mounting; ramrod; sling rings
Marked: lockplate reads "F. LORD"; English proofs on barrel
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 #SAA 220 / 150k
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