DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 661
Red McCombs | French Rococo Style Carved & Brass Mounted Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
Manufacturer: Unknown-French (c. mid 18th c.)
Model: Rococo flintlock pistol
Caliber: 64 cal.
Barrel Length: 12.75 in.
OAL: 20.25 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has mostly light wear for age w/ some chipping around the lockplate & butt cap; barrel & lockplate have gray/brown patina w/ scattered light pitting; brass mountings have nice aged patina; bore is frosted w/ pitting; mechanically good
Includes: carved stock w/ brass mountings; pierced boy riding dragon sideplate mounting; ebony ramrod; lightly engraved lockplate
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 # SAA225
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