DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 345
Red McCombs | German Silver Mounted Percussion Heavy Half Stock Rifle
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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 (c. mid 19th c.)
Model: half-stock percussion Plains rifle
Caliber: 45 cal.
Barrel Length: 30 in.
OAL: 45.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock ha swear & patrina commensurate w/ age; some rerpaired splits/breaks around the lockplate; barrel has deep brown patina w/ scattered pitting; lockplate has gray/brown patina w/ deep pitting; brass & German silver fittings have patina commensurate w/ age; bore is dark & pitted w/ good rifling; mechanically functional
Includes: very heavy octagon barrel; German silver inlay mountings w/ light & crude scrollwork; brass patch box & fittings; set triggers; tang peep sight; wooden ramrod
Marked: lockplate markings are illegible due to pitting; top of barrel has "T" mark
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 022
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