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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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9mm Luger German Pistol Ammo546 - 9mm Luger German Pistol 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 (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Assorted US Military Flight Patches547 - Assorted US Military Flight Patches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Assorted US Military Patches548 - Assorted US Military Patches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WWI WW1 French Trench Art Shell Casing549 - WWI WW1 French Trench Art Shell Casing
Davis Brothers Auction
Embossed with A Notre Fils. 12" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 WWI 75mm Trench Art Shell Case550 - WW1 WWI 75mm Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
10.9" tall. Engraved "Souvenir De La Guerre 1914-1918 Gane 11 Novembre 1918."
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WWII WW2 76mm Russian Trench Art Shell Case551 - WWII WW2 76mm Russian Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example, 14.95" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 40mm MKII Trench Art Shell Case552 - WW2 40mm MKII Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
12.2" tall, punch-marked with "Panama" as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Group of Assorted Training Rounds553 - Group of Assorted Training Rounds
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Inert
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 British P37 Army Canteen554 - WW2 British P37 Army Canteen
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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WW2 White Smoke Parachute Signal555 - WW2 White Smoke Parachute Signal
Davis Brothers Auction
Sealed
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 British Trench Art Shell Casing556 - WW2 British Trench Art Shell Casing
Davis Brothers Auction
12 1/8" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW2 British General Purpose Ammo Pouches557 - WW2 British General Purpose Ammo Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Smoke Grenade Parachute Signal558 - WW2 Smoke Grenade Parachute Signal
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown Color, deadstock in tube.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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John Wayne She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Canteen559 - John Wayne She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Was used in the Movie She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Was painted for the movie as shown. Rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Shenandoah Movie James Stewart Confederate Canteen560 - Shenandoah Movie James Stewart Confederate Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice canteen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 British M37 Army Canteen561 - WW2 British M37 Army Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice canteen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 British Turtle MKIII Helmet562 - WW2 British Turtle MKIII Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vietnam War M79 M203 Grenade Vest563 - Vietnam War M79 M203 Grenade Vest
Davis Brothers Auction
Metal snaps. Marked 1974, Size M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 WWI British Vickers Machine Gun Belt564 - WW1 WWI British Vickers Machine Gun Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
California and New York Shipments Requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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MG42 Stock Buffer Assembly565 - MG42 Stock Buffer Assembly
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 USAAF Bomber Flak Helmet M3566 - WW2 USAAF Bomber Flak Helmet M3
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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WW2 US Army Officers Hat Wool567 - WW2 US Army Officers Hat Wool
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Army Officers Felt Peak Hat568 - WW2 Army Officers Felt Peak Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 7.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW2 US Army Officers Cap Hat569 - WW2 US Army Officers Cap Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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US Army 1902 Enlisted Artillery Dress Cap570 - US Army 1902 Enlisted Artillery Dress Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 WWI US Army Doughboy Helmet Model 1917571 - WW1 WWI US Army Doughboy Helmet Model 1917
Davis Brothers Auction
With liner and chin strap. Identified as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Japanese 77 Type 92 Machine Gun Strip572 - Japanese 77 Type 92 Machine Gun Strip
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 (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 M1 Carbine Muzzle Covers573 - WW2 M1 Carbine Muzzle Covers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vickers Machine Gun Parts574 - Vickers Machine Gun Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Reproduction WW1 WWI Colt 1911 Swivel Holster575 - Reproduction WW1 WWI Colt 1911 Swivel Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Reproduction.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army Artillery Cap Hat576 - Vietnam War US Army Artillery Cap Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice cap with bullion rim.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 Officers Peak Cap577 - WW2 Officers Peak Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army Hat Cap578 - Vietnam War US Army Hat Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat with bullion rim.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Wool Cap Hat579 - WW2 US Army Wool Cap Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
6 7/8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vietnam War M1 US Army Helmet Liner580 - Vietnam War M1 US Army Helmet Liner
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 French Helmet581 - WW2 French Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
No liner.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 M1A1 Anti Tank Mine582 - WW2 M1A1 Anti Tank Mine
Davis Brothers Auction
As carried on half tracks and armored cars. Scarce. Inert.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW1 WWI Model 1910 Haversack Backpack583 - WW1 WWI Model 1910 Haversack Backpack
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1918
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 M1 Fixed Bail Paratrooper Helmet584 - WW2 M1 Fixed Bail Paratrooper Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Fixed bail. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW2 US Mark II Pineapple Grenade Solid Base585 - WW2 US Mark II Pineapple Grenade Solid Base
Davis Brothers Auction
Solid base. Inert.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Remington .38 Spl Ball Cartridges586 - Remington .38 Spl Ball Cartridges
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 (15.00) = 15.00
 
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B-8 Flight Goggles Pilot in Box587 - B-8 Flight Goggles Pilot in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of goggles with interchangeable lenses. Made by Rochester Optical Manufacturing Co.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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20 Rounds of M1909 Blank .30 Cal Ammo588 - 20 Rounds of M1909 Blank .30 Cal 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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.30 AN-M2 Ball Rifle Ammo589 - .30 AN-M2 Ball 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 (20.00) = 20.00
 
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.30 M1 Ball Rifle Cartridges Frankford Arsenal590 - .30 M1 Ball Rifle Cartridges Frankford Arsenal
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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Federal Monark US Property Shotgun Shells591 - Federal Monark US Property Shotgun Shells
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 (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vietnam War Knife and Sheath592 - Vietnam War Knife and Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
Schrade-Walden fighting knife with Pilot's sheath
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Us Army Vehicle Bracket Marked 795245593 - Us Army Vehicle Bracket Marked 795245
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsure of use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 M1 Carbine Grenade Launching Cartridges594 - WW2 M1 Carbine Grenade Launching Cartridges
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 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade595 - WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Inert.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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