DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 463
Red McCombs | US Springfield Model 1868 50-70 Trapdoor Rifle W/ Leather Sling
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Bid Increments
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| $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: 34414
Manufacturer: Springfield (c. 1870)
Model: M1868 Trapdoor
Caliber: 50-70-450
Barrel Length: 32.5 in.
OAL: 51.75 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has wear & patina commensurate w/ age & use; barrel has mostly gray finish / some scattered rust; breech & lockplate have ddep blue finish w/ some wear & patina & light rust/pitting; bore is mostly bright w/ storng rifling; some light pitting in the bore; mechanically very good & crisp
Includes: 2-leaf rear sight; period correct leather sling; Model 1863 lockplate
Marked: dated "1863" behind the hammer; eagle mark "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" in front of hammer; breech is marked "1870 / eagle head / US"; barrel & breech have matching serial numbers; buttplate tang marked w/ "US / 18 / 2"
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
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