DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 648
Red McCombs | Italian Style Miquelet Pocket Pistol in Trunk W/ Medieval Copper Coins & Powder Horn
Estimate: $1,500 - $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 Italian maker (c. early 19th c.)
Model: Miquelet pocket pistol
Caliber: 56 cal.
Barrel Length: 3.25 in.
OAL: 8 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stgock has mostly light handling marks w/ repaired split around the belly; barrel & lockplate have bright steel finish w/ scattered pitting; bore is dark & pitted; hammer is very stiff to cock
Includes: curly maple stock; brass mountings & sideplate; light engraving; wrapped flint in jaws
-antique wooden trunk w/ foam insert: accoutrements include-powder horn, 3 x medieval copper coins
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; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique
Condition
reference #5200
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