DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 641
Red McCombs | Unknown Franco-German Style Brass Mounted Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
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: unknown France (c. 18th c.)
Model: flintlock pistol
Caliber: 56 cal.
Barrel Length: 7 in.
OAL: 13 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has moderate wear w/ chipping & splits at the forend; splitting around the sideplate; barrel & lockplate have gay/brown patina w/ scattered pitting; bore is dark & pitted; top kaw is broken & missing from the cock; mechanically functional
Includes: paper stuffed in the bore that appears to read "Deuchele Pinale / GERMAN 1750" in blue ink; brass mounings w/ figural work; mystic mask face on the butt; wood stock has some carving; faded light engraving on the barrel; ramrod
Marked: no visible markings
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 # 129K
Available payment options
Vogt Auction Galleries The Great Texas Auction House
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
7233 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 822-6155
Powered by 
© 2025 Vogt Enterprises Inc. -- Texas Licenses #7825 #15958 #18265