DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 197
Red McCombs | Smith & Wesson Model 1896 Revolver W/ Holster
Estimate: $400 - $600
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: 17098
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (c. 1901-1902)
Model: 32 Hand Ejector First Model / Model of 1896
Caliber: 32 S&W Long
Barrel Length: 3.25 in.
OAL: 7.25 in.
Condition: Poor; wear & handling marks throughout; oxidation & pitting throughout; bore is frosted with some light pitting
Includes: handwritten note showing passing of ownership; leather holster (heavily worn)
Note from owner: Revolver belonged to L.M. "June" Turner's grandmother. Given to Red McCombs as a gift by June on 7/20/95
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
102
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