DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 483
Red McCombs | Heavy Brass Coated Barrel Percussion Musket W/ American Eagle Patch Box
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 / London lockplate (c. mid 19th c.)
Model: half-stock percussion musket
Caliber: 45 cal.
Barrel Length: 34 in.
OAL: 49 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has mostly light-moderate wear w/ some repaired splits at the forend and some splitting around the plate screws; barrel has faded brass finish w/ wear & patinal lockplate is brown w/ pitting; bore is dark w/ pitting; mechanically functional
Includes: striped maple half-stock w/ brass fittings; patch box has engraved American Eagle w/ shield & spear; very heavy brass coated barrel w/ buckhron rear sights; ramrod
Marked: lockplate reads "LONDON / WARRANTED"; left side of barrel is marked "H.J.H."
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 #516
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