DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 484
Red McCombs | Unknown French Ecole Militaire Cadet Flintlock Fusil
Estimate: $400 - $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 |
Manufacturer: Unknown (likely French) (c. early 19th c.)
Model: Cadet flintlock fusil
Caliber: 56 cal.
Barrel Length: 31 in.
OAL: 47.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has light wear & handling marks; barrel & lockplate have gray/brown patina w/ rust & light pitting; bore is dark; mechanically functional
Includes: ramrod/cleaning rod; wrapped flint in the hammer (cock) jaws
Marked: buttplate reads "69.R / 5.229" (likely meaning Rack 69, Section 5, Gun 229 for inventory purposes and/or regiment markings); trigger guard tang reads "103"
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 #2052
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