DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 203
Red McCombs | Smith & Wesson M&P 1905 4th Change 38 SPL TX State Prison Marked
Estimate: $500 - $800
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 |
Serial: 582269
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (c. 1927-1929)
Model: 38 M&P Model of 1905 4th Change
Caliber: 38 Special
Barrel Length: 5 in.
OAL: 10 in.
Condition: Poor-Fair; wear & handling marks throughout; grips have some shrinkage, scratches throughout; nickel finish has nearly entirely flaked off with some remaining in protected areas; heavy oxidation & sporadic pitting throughout; bore is mostly good with some isolated pitting towards muzzle
Includes: stag grips
Marked: "TEXAS STATE PRISON" 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
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Condition
402
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