DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 347
Red McCombs | Henry Leman Half Stock Percussion Lancaster Rifle
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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: Henry E. Leman-Lancaster, PA (c.
Model: half-stock Plains rifle
Caliber: 38 cal.
Barrel Length: 32 in.
OAL: 48.25 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has moderate wear & patina; repaired on the belly of the forend; splitting aroun the lockplate & sideplate screw; barrel & lockplate have dark brown patina w/ blue hue coming through; scattered rust/pitting; bore is dark & pitted w/ good rifling; replaced percussion nipple; mechanically functional
Includes: barss & silver mounted inlay; heavy octagon barrel; wooden ramrod; set triggers
Marked: lockplate reads "LEMAN / LANCASTER"
Note from owner:
One of the best finds of early Kentucky rifles made by the famed Frontier gunmaker, Henry E. Leman.
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 #2059
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