DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 612
Red McCombs | Incredible Revolutionary War Era French 6-Pound Bronze Cannon on Carriage
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
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 |
Revolutionary War era bronze cannon w/ naval style carriage; French made 6-pounder
Marked: "LIBERTE / EGALITE" on the top of the cannon; small "M N" stamp; side lugs read "P / 585" and "No / 40"
Dimensions: 64 in. L x 38 in. W x 34 in. 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
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