DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 456
Red McCombs| Mexican Mauser Carbine M1924 7x57mm
Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Serial: NSN
Manufacturer: FN Belgium
Model: 1924 Carbine / Short Rifle
Caliber: 7mm Mauser
Barrel Length: 18 in.
OAL: 37.5 in.
Condition: Fair; scratches, pressure dents, friction wear & handling marks commensurate with age; bore is frosted throughout with strong rifling despite
Marked: "REPUBLICA MEXICANA" / Crest / "1924" "TM RY" carved into stock
Note from owner: Mexican cavalry carbine (FN 1924 Carbine), marked Tex.-Mex. Railway with brakemans plaque. Manufactured by FN Herstal, Belgium. This example has a shorter barrel length than the typical FN 1924 Carbine.
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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