DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 507
Red McCombs | James Horn Travels Inscribed Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $400 - $600
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: Baker
Model: Percussion Pistol
Caliber: 44
OAL: 9.25 in.
Condition: wood stock has been sanded & re-stained; barrel & lock plate have patina & scattered pitting; mechanically good
Includes: German silver star & round mounts on handle; brass tacks on back strap
Marked: lock plate reads Baker; left side of stock hand inscribed "JIM HORN" / "BORN 1812" / "ALBANY" / "ST. LOUIS MO." / "1830" / "SAN ANTONIO" / "1841" / "DENVER" / "1843" / "SAN FRANSISCO" / "1849" (documenting the western travels of James Horn)
Note: Denver 1843 date is odd considering Denver's founding year of 1858
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: Percussion
Condition
685
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