DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 505
Red McCombs | Mills-London Made 19th Century Percussion Half-Stock Fowling Musket
Estimate: $300 - $500
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: Mills (likely William Mills)-London, England (c. early 19th c.)
Model: percussion fouling musket
Caliber: 76 cal.
Barrel Length: 36 in.
OAL: 52.5 in.
Condition: Fair-antique; wood stock has significant wear splitting throughout the forend; barrel & lockplate have dark brown paina w/ rust & pitting; bore is rusted throughout; replacement modern percussion nipple; mechanically functional
Includes: wooden ramrod; ligh scroll work on lock plate
Marked: lock plate reads "MILLS"; top of barrel reads "LONDON" w/ a London proof mark
Note from owner: Mills single barreled percussion fowling piece made in Connecticut, mid-19th century.
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 #5019
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