3rd Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 3rd Annual Big Chief Sale. This three day Auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:
Native American Indian Jewelry, Trade Beads, Western History Books, Fishing Collectables, Chainsaws, Coins, Railroad History Archive, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Pocket Watches, Paintings, Sketches, Bronzes, Nikon Camera Collection, Coca Cola Collectables, Beer Signs, Stamped Envelope Collection and much more.

Day 2:
Indian Artifacts from all form and function: Baskets, Pots, Arrowheads, Dolls, Beadwork, Navajo Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, Stone Tools, Kachinas, Paintings, Trade Beads, Navajo and Zuni Jewelry, Squash Blossoms, Rare Milton Bradley Human Anatomical Pull Down Charts from 1886, A White Buffalo Medicine Calf, A Sterling Silver Presentation Box from the SS Great Eastern, Charles H Hart Penguin, Taxidermy Furs.

Day 3: Our Military Sale
Over 600 Lots of Military Surplus and Historical Artifacts. From common to Museum Quality.

Artwork: James Lee Colt, Earle Heikka, Taylor Lynde, Jay Jung, Jose Trujillo, Leonard Reedy, Robert Morgan, Joe Halko, Larry Pirnie, Leo Beaulaurier, Ron Jenkins, James Henderson, Johhn William Hilton, Bill Shaddix, Robert Wagoner, Ace Powell, Hendrik Johannes Haverman, just to name a few.

Featured Collections Include

Dr. Harley Niblack Furniture
Frontier Medicine and Surgery Sets
The Milton Bradley Anatomical Charts
Coca Cola: The Continuation of the Anderson Collection.
The Allard Auction Indian Collection
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Plains Native American Indian Strike a Light34 - Plains Native American Indian Strike a Light
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. 9 1/8" long, 4 3 /4" wide. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ALK 33563
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Northwest Coast Haida Indian Tray34 - Northwest Coast Haida Indian Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
19 3/4" long, 7 3/4" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mariposa Aluminum Trout Salmon Fish Platter35 - Mariposa Aluminum Trout Salmon Fish Platter
Davis Brothers Auction
24 1/2" long. 13 1/2" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Native American Pouch35 - Montana Indian Beaded Native American Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice coin pouch or zip wallet. Second half of the 20th Century. 3 5/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Colt 1903 32 ACP Two Tone Pistol Magazine35 - Colt 1903 32 ACP Two Tone Pistol Magazine
Davis Brothers Auction
7 Round Capacity.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Collection Old Montana Highway Patrol Pins36 - Collection Old Montana Highway Patrol Pins
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping of pins and badges.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Horn Arrowhead Case36 - Plains Native American Indian Horn Arrowhead Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual. Nice old piece. Appears to be second half of the 19th Century. 6 5/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Auguste Moreau Art Nouveau Spelter Statue36 - Auguste Moreau Art Nouveau Spelter Statue
Davis Brothers Auction
Has had damage near the foot on the underside as shown. Sold as-is. 13 1/8" tall. 4" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Wool Area Rug37 - Wool Area Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
24 1/2" by 37 1/2".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Knife Sheath37 - Native American Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
9 3/4" long including belt loop, 3" wide. Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ALK 33621
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Ruger 10 22 Rifle Stock37 - Ruger 10 22 Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Factory stock
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Ruger M77 Tang Safety Rifle Stock38 - Ruger M77 Tang Safety Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice factory stock.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Bag38 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. 12 5/8" long, 7" wide. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ALK 33597
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Wool Area Rug38 - Wool Area Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
28" by 48".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Persian Oriental Turkism Kilim Rug39 - Persian Oriental Turkism Kilim Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
40" by 77".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Leather Bag39 - Native American Indian Beaded Leather Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/2" long, 6 1/4" wide. Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Reloading Equipment Lot39 - Large Reloading Equipment Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large grouping of Reloading parts and Dies.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Large Reloading Equipment Lot40 - Large Reloading Equipment Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large lot.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case40 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case
Davis Brothers Auction
13 1/4" long. Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ALK 33550
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Persian Oriental Turkism Kilim Rug40 - Persian Oriental Turkism Kilim Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
53" by 100".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Folk Art Hooked Rug41 - Folk Art Hooked Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
28" by 51".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Flag Bag41 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Flag Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
8" long including fringe drops, 5 1/2" wide. Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ALK 33728
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Colt Cobra Pistol Barrel41 - Colt Cobra Pistol Barrel
Davis Brothers Auction
2" size.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of Reloading Equipment42 - Lot of Reloading Equipment
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Chippewa Native American Indian Beaded Bag42 - Chippewa Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
First half of the 20th Century. 3" by 4" plus the strap. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43221
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Glendalough Woollen Mills Irish Blanket42 - Glendalough Woollen Mills Irish Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
54" by 67".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pair of Wool Area Rugs43 - Pair of Wool Area Rugs
Davis Brothers Auction
27" by 44".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Indian Red and Blue Sash43 - Native American Indian Red and Blue Sash
Davis Brothers Auction
6" wide, 100" long including fringe. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12842
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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WILD Heerbrugg Switzerland Surveying Transit43 - WILD Heerbrugg Switzerland Surveying Transit
Davis Brothers Auction
US Military Contract.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Brass Powder Flask44 - Antique Brass Powder Flask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flask.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Chippewa Native American Indian Dance Belt44 - Chippewa Native American Indian Dance Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
62" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: WED
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Soapstone Seal Carving44 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Soapstone Seal Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed John Kalinek. 7 1/2" long, 4 5/8" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pair of Marble Indian Head Bookends45 - Pair of Marble Indian Head Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/8" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Kenneth Miller Adams House in the Sun45 - Kenneth Miller Adams House in the Sun
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Lithograph. 12 3/4" by 17" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: HOP 44353
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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German Cartridge Box45 - German Cartridge Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Has been altered at some point as shown.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indian Wars Mckeever Cartridge Box NG46 - Indian Wars Mckeever Cartridge Box NG
Davis Brothers Auction
National Guard Issue.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Detroit Photographic Co Jose Romero Indian Photo46 - Detroit Photographic Co Jose Romero Indian Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice image. Copyright 1899. William Henry Jackson image. 12 1/2" by 14 1/2" framed. Photochrome print. Allard Auction Collection Inv: JCU ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Indian Pottery Plate Sanchez46 - Acoma Pueblo Indian Pottery Plate Sanchez
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed C. Sanchez. 11" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Athabascan Indian Made Birch Bark Basket47 - Athabascan Indian Made Birch Bark Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/4" tall, 7 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mike Hall Native American Indian Print47 - Mike Hall Native American Indian Print
Davis Brothers Auction
15 5/8" by 19 1/8" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: HOP 44385
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cold War Russian Belt and Buckle47 - Cold War Russian Belt and Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 M69 Telescope Repacked 57mm M1 6lb48 - WW2 M69 Telescope Repacked 57mm M1 6lb
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Diane O'Leary Taos New Mexico Indian Drawing48 - Diane O'Leary Taos New Mexico Indian Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Large pencil drawing. 20" by 28". Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX Diane O'Leary (1935 - 2013) was active/lived in New Mexico. Diane ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Staffordshire HJ Wood Pottery Jug48 - Staffordshire HJ Wood Pottery Jug
Davis Brothers Auction
11" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Kashmir Lacquer Ware Lidded Box49 - Kashmir Lacquer Ware Lidded Box
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Michael Chiago Watercolor Painting Tohono O'odham49 - Michael Chiago Watercolor Painting Tohono O'odham
Davis Brothers Auction
15 5/8" by 19 3/4". Michael Chiago is one of very few Southern Arizona Indian painters to achieve national recognition. His background inc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Bushnell Banner Rifle Scope49 - Bushnell Banner Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
3x9 wide angle.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Hornady Critical Defense 9x18 MAK Ammo50 - Hornady Critical Defense 9x18 MAK Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box of 25. 95gr FTX
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Ron Toahani Jackson Indian Watercolor Painting50 - Ron Toahani Jackson Indian Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
20 3/4" by 21 5/8". Ron Jackson (Born 1958) is known for Native American painting. Allard Auction Collection Inv: LEF 47299
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Van Briggle Colorado Pottery Vase50 - Van Briggle Colorado Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" tall, 3 3/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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