Manufacturer: William Johnson (c. mid 19th c.)
Model: half-stock plains rifle
Caliber: 40 cal.
Barrel Length: 38 in.
OAL: 53.5 in.
Condition: Fair-antique; wood stock has repaired/glued breaks around the lock plate; some replacement wood pieces have been added; barrel & lock plate have gray/brown patina w/ scattered rust/pitting; bore is dark & pitted w/ worn rifling; lock is not functioning
Includes: tiger striped half-stock; brass mountings; wooden ramrod; heavy octagon barrel
Marked: lock plate markings are illegible from pitting; barrel signature reads "Wm Johnson" in cursive script
Note from owner: William Johnson signed percussion half stock Plains rifle, brass mounted pewter forend cap; approximately .40 caliber.

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