DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 652
Red McCombs | Silver & Brass Mounted Albanian Flintlock
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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: Albania (c. 18th c.)
Model: "Rat Tail" MIquelet lock
Caliber: 60 cal.
Barrel Length: 12.5 in.
OAL: 20.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; gil-silver full-stock has worn gilting & patina; barrel & lockplate have grayu metal finish w/ light pitting; bore is dark & pitted; mechanically good; crips lock mechanism
Includes: ornate engraved gilt-silver full-stock w/ floral & scoll motif; brass trigger guard & muzzle wrap
Marked: illegible stamp on lockplate; possible worn proof on left side of barrel
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 # 5227
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