DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 478
Red McCombs | Mid 19th Century African Tribal Carved Percussion Fusil W/ Accoutrements
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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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 |
Manufacturer: unknown (c. mid 19th c.)
Model: Trade Musket Fusil
Caliber: 58 cal.
Barrel Length: 32 in.
OAL: 48 in.
Condition: Fair-antique; wood stock has significant wear w/ splititng & chipping; barrel & lockplate have dark patina w/ pitting throughout & heavy wear; bore is dark & pitted; mechanically functional
Includes: extensively carved stock; has powder horns & shot containers
Marked: unknown marking on ther lockplate
Note from owner:
Percussion trade-fusil used in the African slave trade of the mid-19th century and accompanied by its powderhorn and accoutrements. Probably manufactured in Belgium and intended for sale to the Arabian "middle-men", this specimen bears superb and unique tribal carvings on the stock.
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
Condition
reference # 517
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