Manufacturer: Balderrama-Amozoc, Mexico (late 19th c.)
Model: Remington rolliong block copy
Caliber: 43 Spanish
Barrel Length: 20 in.
OAL: 34.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock & forend have light wear & handling marks for age; barrel has gray patina w/ some pitting; the silver inlay is intact; the brass receiver has moderate wear w/ good remaining silver inlay; bore is frosted w/ light pitting; strong rifling remains; mechanically good; silver inlay has a dark patina
Includes: brass receiver; barrel & receiver have nearly full coverage of silver inlay floral/leaf engraving; engraving includes an eagle on the right side of the frame and an eagle carrying a serpent on the top strap of the frame (common Mexican emblem); saddle ring; rear flip up leaf sight
Marked: receiver tang is marked "BALDERRAMA. /  AMOZOC."; top of barrel signed "Rafael / Saldana" in Gothic script

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

reference #SAA019