4th Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 4th Annual Big Chief Sale. This four-day Auction has over 5000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:

Elvis Record Collection, Fishing Lures and Decoys, Montana Historical Advertising, Civil War 1860 Cavalry Sword, Fred Machetanz Stone Lithograph, Ancient Mayan Pottery Chocolate Cup, Elgin National Coffee Mill, Tlingit Haida Berry Basket, Atlas Bantam Gum Ball Machine, Pioneer PL-518 Turntable, Hudsons Bay Capote Jacket, Frances Senska Quail and Teapot, Franz Bergman Bronze Merchant, Jean Claude Mahey Lamp, Books, Trains, Scrimshaw, Native American Indian Artifacts and Art, and so much more.

Day 2:

This day is filled with jewelry, watches, coins and everything shiny. Highlights include a Haida Indian Gold Nugget Ring, Navajo Squash Blossoms, H Stern Gold Cocktail Ring, Orville Tsinnie Sterling Silver Necklace, a Buckle Set made by Helen Lincoln, White Buffalo, Turquoise, Diamonds, Quartz, Trade Beads, Lapis, Moldavite and more.

Day 3:

The main showcase. Filled with historically important lots including part of the Yellowstone Park studio of Frank Jay Haynes including one of his cameras. Harry Jackson's personal original plaster model of The Texas Longhorn made by Charles M Russell. This model was originally made for Frank Bogart. Accompanying this lot are the personal belongings of Harry Jackson included some of his bronze work, his boots, hats and medals from his carrier.

Also highlighted is the 7th Cavalry Scout Curley's personal medicine snake which was exhibited at the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World's Fair. A Baldwin Hill Indian Dog Knife, paintings by Bonnie Marris, Tom Saubert, Nelson Boren, Bayard Henry Tyler, John Potter, Gary Carter, Joe Abbrescia, Harley Brown, Daro Flood and knives by Rudy Ruana.

Day 4: Our Military Day The Hayes Otoupalik Military Collection, Flamethrower, .50 BMG Rifle, Gold Coins, Historic Colt Confederate Pistol, French Marble Urns, Recoilless Rifles, Bergmann Bronze Lamp, Colt Pistols (1911, Government, Python, and More), 1 of 50 Winchester Rifle, Quigley Ford Scope, Royal Crown Imari Dining China, Coins, Gold, Silver, Historic Items, Military items of all kind and from many conflicts.
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Pair of WW2 US Signal Flags496 - Pair of WW2 US Signal Flags
Davis Brothers Auction
24" by 21".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW1 US M1910 Haversack & Meat Can Pouch497 - WW1 US M1910 Haversack & Meat Can Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
R.I.A 1917
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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110 Rounds WW2 M1 Garand Bandolier of Ammo498 - 110 Rounds WW2 M1 Garand Bandolier of Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
California and New York Shipments Requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US Model 1904 Bedding Blanket499 - US Model 1904 Bedding Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
75 1/2" by 55 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 WWI French Army Blanket500 - WW1 WWI French Army Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
84" by 62"
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vietnam War T-10 Parachute and Harness501 - Vietnam War T-10 Parachute and Harness
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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WW1 WWI Boer War British Officers English Saddle502 - WW1 WWI Boer War British Officers English Saddle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice saddle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 WWI 1912 US Cavalry Picket Pin Leather Case503 - WW1 WWI 1912 US Cavalry Picket Pin Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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US Model 1907 Springfield Rifle Sling504 - US Model 1907 Springfield Rifle Sling
Davis Brothers Auction
nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Romanian AK 47 Bayonet505 - Romanian AK 47 Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bayonet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to s********v.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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US M1912 Cavalry Leather Cavesson506 - US M1912 Cavalry Leather Cavesson
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW1 1912 US Cavalry Picket Pin w/ Leather Case507 - WW1 1912 US Cavalry Picket Pin w/ Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonet Type 99508 - WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonet Type 99
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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WW2 Fighter Plane Fiberglass .50 Ammo Can509 - WW2 Fighter Plane Fiberglass .50 Ammo Can
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce lightweight ammo can out of a WW2 Fighter plane.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 Swedish M1910 Cartridge Belt510 - WW2 Swedish M1910 Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 US Army Collins Machete511 - WW2 US Army Collins Machete
Davis Brothers Auction
21 1/2" blade length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW2 M1A1 Anti Tank Mine512 - WW2 M1A1 Anti Tank Mine
Davis Brothers Auction
As carried on half tracks and armored cars. Scarce. Inert.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Indian Wars US Cavalry Mule Blinders513 - Indian Wars US Cavalry Mule Blinders
Davis Brothers Auction
US marked
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WWI WW1 French Cavalry Saddlebags514 - WWI WW1 French Cavalry Saddlebags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW1 WWI Model 1917 Shotshell Pouch515 - WW1 WWI Model 1917 Shotshell Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare. Used with Model 1897 Winchester shotgun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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M1918 Canvas Case for BAR Rifle516 - M1918 Canvas Case for BAR Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Browning Automatic Rifle Case
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW2 Model 1928 US Haversack Dated 1942517 - WW2 Model 1928 US Haversack Dated 1942
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WWI US Cavalry Officer 3 Buckle Boots518 - WWI US Cavalry Officer 3 Buckle Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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M1 Garand m14 Grease Bottles Deadstock519 - M1 Garand m14 Grease Bottles Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete case. As found in the butt stock of rifles. 144 quantity. Vietnam War
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW2 Anti Tank Round Rifle Practice Grenade520 - WW2 Anti Tank Round Rifle Practice Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 WWI British Ordnance Officer's Belt521 - WW1 WWI British Ordnance Officer's Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
37 1/2". Partial. Missing buckle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 Jeep Blackout Light 6V522 - WW2 Jeep Blackout Light 6V
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 German Demolition Explosives 1 Kilo Boxes523 - WW2 German Demolition Explosives 1 Kilo Boxes
Davis Brothers Auction
Box only. No contents
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Swedish Lahti Pistol Holster524 - Swedish Lahti Pistol Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Swedish Lahti Pistol Holster525 - Swedish Lahti Pistol Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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M29 Riot Control Gas Mask with Case526 - M29 Riot Control Gas Mask with Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Cracked lens.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vietnam War Inert Dummy Cluster Bomb527 - Vietnam War Inert Dummy Cluster Bomb
Davis Brothers Auction
Inert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vietnam War M1961 Combat Field Packs528 - Vietnam War M1961 Combat Field Packs
Davis Brothers Auction
2 pieces
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 British Light 2 Gas Mask and Case529 - WW2 British Light 2 Gas Mask and Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 British Entrenching Shovel Tool Set530 - WW2 British Entrenching Shovel Tool Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW1 WWI Model 1917 Enfield Hand Guards531 - WW1 WWI Model 1917 Enfield Hand Guards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Model 1909 US Cavalry Bit532 - Model 1909 US Cavalry Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Model 1892 US Cavalry Bit533 - Model 1892 US Cavalry Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 US Bouncing Betty Mine534 - WW2 US Bouncing Betty Mine
Davis Brothers Auction
Inert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Great Falls Montana Bronze Belt Buckle535 - Great Falls Montana Bronze Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/4" long, 2 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WWI WW1 Trench Art French 75mm Shell Casing536 - WWI WW1 Trench Art French 75mm Shell Casing
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked with 1918 St. Mihiel, Capt. F. A. M. Butler, and AEF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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WW1 WWI Prussian German 77mm Trench Art Shell Case537 - WW1 WWI Prussian German 77mm Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice shell. 8.85" tall. Features one man facing a woman on horseback, and two women, one is carrying a basket and wearing a big hat. Dated Octo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 WWI 75mm Trench Art Shell Case538 - WW1 WWI 75mm Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
13" tall. Sawtooth Lip, Fluted Waist. Featured is a sunrise over flying eagle with shield. Marked "Argonne."
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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WW2 US M1 Carbine Rifle Oilers539 - WW2 US M1 Carbine Rifle Oilers
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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British Army Mon Droit Belt Buckle540 - British Army Mon Droit Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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US Indian Wars Officers Eagle Belt Plate541 - US Indian Wars Officers Eagle Belt Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice buckle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 German Mauser Rifle Ammo542 - WW2 German Mauser Rifle Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
California and New York Shipments Requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Colt 1911 Pistol Magazines543 - WW2 Colt 1911 Pistol Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WWI WW1 Trench Art French 75mm Shell Casing544 - WWI WW1 Trench Art French 75mm Shell Casing
Davis Brothers Auction
Embossed with "BH", fluted waist. 11.15" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 WWI 75mm Trench Art Shell545 - WW1 WWI 75mm Trench Art Shell
Davis Brothers Auction
Engraving "1918" as shown, 13.65" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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