Manufacturer: unknown (c. mid 19th c.)
Model: full-stock Kentucky rifle
Caliber: 31 cal.
Barrel Length: 40 in.
OAL: 55.5 in.
Condition: Fair-good antique; wood stock has mostly moderate wear & patina for age; some cracking in the wrist has been repaired and concealed by some of the German silver mounting; barrel & lock plate have dark brown patina w/ some pitting; bore is dark w/ rust & pitting; good rifling remains; hammer does not lock back
Includes: extensive ornate silver & Mother of Pearl mountings & inlay; full-stock w/ wooden ramrod; heavy octagon barrel; set trigger; curly maple stock
Marked: barrel & lock plate are not visibly marked; silver & Mother of Pearl mountings on the left side are labeled with names & places, to include: "J Stewart", "Robert E Lee", "J Davis - P.A.", "Gen Grant - Kentuck" all in cursive script
Note from owner: Ornate full stock percussion Kentucky rifle; many inlays.Typical for the early rifles carried by early settlers

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

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