DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 344
Red McCombs | Scarce 1801 Dated Caucasian Large Bore Percussion Rifled Wall Gun
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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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 (Caucasian) (c. 1801)
Model: large bore wall gun
Caliber: approx. 70 cal.
Barrel Length: 54 in.
OAL: 68 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has moderate wear & patina for age; some splitting around the sideplate screws; missing butt cap; barrel & lockplate ahve dark brown patina w/ rust & pitting; bore is dark & pitted w/ strong-deep rifling; mechanically good; crisp cock pull; chipped bone inlay on right side
Includes: striped maple stock w/ straight butt; brass barrel bands; large rear triple peep sight; Damascus barrel has flared muzzle; missing ramrod; bone inlay around the stock screws; buttp cap was likely bone
Marked: lockplate is dated "1801" behind the hammer (cock) and has a lion emblem in front
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 #SAA209
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