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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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WW2 48 Star Pocket US American Flag746 - WW2 48 Star Pocket US American Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Measures 17" x 11 1/5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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US M1905 WWI WW1 Cavalry Gauntlets747 - US M1905 WWI WW1 Cavalry Gauntlets
Davis Brothers Auction
Used throughout WWI
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lake City Arsenal .30 Ball Ammo 30M2748 - Lake City Arsenal .30 Ball Ammo 30M2
Davis Brothers Auction
20 cartridges 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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British Lewis Machine Gun LMG Bolt Parts Kit749 - British Lewis Machine Gun LMG Bolt Parts Kit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Model 1906 .30 Ball Rifle Ammo Box750 - Model 1906 .30 Ball Rifle Ammo Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. For aircraft use only. California and New York Shipments requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 M24 German Stick Hand Grenade Handle751 - WW2 M24 German Stick Hand Grenade Handle
Davis Brothers Auction
Parts only
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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M1912 Rimless Eagle Snap Leather .45 Auto Pouch752 - M1912 Rimless Eagle Snap Leather .45 Auto Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
For magazines. Rock Island Arsenal.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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M1912 Rimmed Eagle Snap Leather Cartridge Pouch753 - M1912 Rimmed Eagle Snap Leather Cartridge Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare example. For a cartridge clip, 5 rounds .30 caliber.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 WWI .38 Cartridge Box US Army754 - WW1 WWI .38 Cartridge Box US Army
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Rock Island Arsenal. Dated 1903
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 WWI Canadian British Cavalry Spurs755 - WW1 WWI Canadian British Cavalry Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Winchester .30 Army Blank Smokeless Ammo Box756 - Winchester .30 Army Blank Smokeless Ammo Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Two full boxes 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 w**********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Remington .22 Hornet Ball Rifle Ammo757 - Remington .22 Hornet Ball Rifle Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
50 rounds. California and New York Shipments requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps Camp Pocket Knife758 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps Camp Pocket Knife
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Decent example.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Remington M15 .45 Shot Rifle Ammo759 - Remington M15 .45 Shot Rifle Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. California and New York Shipments requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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WW2 M10A3 Mark II Hand Grenade Fuze Fuse760 - WW2 M10A3 Mark II Hand Grenade Fuze Fuse
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Lot of 2
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Frankford Arsenal .45 M1911 Pistol Ball Ammo761 - Frankford Arsenal .45 M1911 Pistol Ball Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
20 rounds California and New York Shipments Requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam Green M18 Smoke Grenade762 - Vietnam Green M18 Smoke Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used, in the original packaging
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Walther German Military Police P1 P38 Holster763 - Walther German Military Police P1 P38 Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lot of Assorted German Flare Pistols and Parts764 - Lot of Assorted German Flare Pistols and Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping with grips, springs, bodies and more
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ancient Native American Indian Arrowhead765 - Ancient Native American Indian Arrowhead
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large point. Measures 6 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Inert Vietnam War Lemon Practice Grenade766 - Inert Vietnam War Lemon Practice Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Inert
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WWI WW1 Dog Tags767 - WWI WW1 Dog Tags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Set. Named
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Uncle Sam's Marines768 - Uncle Sam's Marines
Davis Brothers Auction
George Avison, 1944
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Korean War M1A2 Grenade Launcher Projector Inert769 - Korean War M1A2 Grenade Launcher Projector Inert
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Winchester Dummy Cartridges .30 Carbine770 - Winchester Dummy Cartridges .30 Carbine
Davis Brothers Auction
Incomplete box with 30 rounds California and New York Shipments Requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Silk Pilots Escape and Evasion Map771 - Silk Pilots Escape and Evasion Map
Davis Brothers Auction
Northeast and Southeast China. World War 2 Silk Map. Measures 25 1/2" x 12 3/4".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 French MAS Spike Bayonet 1936772 - WW2 French MAS Spike Bayonet 1936
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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42nd Artillery Officers Collar Insignia Pin773 - 42nd Artillery Officers Collar Insignia Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pin
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 RH Pal 36 Fighting Knife774 - WW2 RH Pal 36 Fighting Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of WW2 1903 Springfield Parts Trigger Guards775 - Lot of WW2 1903 Springfield Parts Trigger Guards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW1 WWI US Army Cold Weather Fur Hat776 - WW1 WWI US Army Cold Weather Fur Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Perfect for winter conditions
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Vietnam War Yellow M18 Smoke Grenade777 - Vietnam War Yellow M18 Smoke Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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WW1 WWI 1918 Dated First Aid Pouch Dressings778 - WW1 WWI 1918 Dated First Aid Pouch Dressings
Davis Brothers Auction
With dressing packet
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 WWII USMC Marine Corps Kabar Knife779 - WW2 WWII USMC Marine Corps Kabar Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example in original sheath.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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WW1 WWI French 75mm Trench Art Shell Case780 - WW1 WWI French 75mm Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Measures 13 1/2" tall
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW1 WWI French 75mm Trench Art Shell Case781 - WW1 WWI French 75mm Trench Art Shell Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Measures 13 3/5" tall
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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TM 9-726 Technical Manual Light Tank M3782 - TM 9-726 Technical Manual Light Tank M3
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated July 15, 1942
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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TM-9-1985 Technical Manual783 - TM-9-1985 Technical Manual
Davis Brothers Auction
Grenades, Hand and Rifle. Dated October 22, 1943.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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War Department TB 9-802-FE1 Technical Bulletin784 - War Department TB 9-802-FE1 Technical Bulletin
Davis Brothers Auction
Truck, Amphibian, 2½-ton (GMC DUK-W-353): Emergency Field Maintenance. Dated October 27, 1944
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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US Navy Diving Manual Volume 1 Air Diving785 - US Navy Diving Manual Volume 1 Air Diving
Davis Brothers Auction
Navships 0994-001-9010. Dated September 1973.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume III786 - The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume III
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The United States Cavalryman: His Uniforms, Arms, Accoutrements, and Equipments. The Last of the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, the Brink of t
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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A Collector's Guide To Winchester in the Service787 - A Collector's Guide To Winchester in the Service
Davis Brothers Auction
By Bruce N. Canfield, copyright 1991.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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A Collector's Guide To the '03 Springfield788 - A Collector's Guide To the '03 Springfield
Davis Brothers Auction
By Bruce N. Canfield, Copyright 1989
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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The Complete Book of US Sniping789 - The Complete Book of US Sniping
Davis Brothers Auction
By Peter R. Senich, Copyright 1988
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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American Military Belt Plates790 - American Military Belt Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
By Michael J. O'donnell & J. Duncan Campbell. Signed, First Edition. Copyright June 1996
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Collector's Guide to United States Combat Shotguns791 - Collector's Guide to United States Combat Shotguns
Davis Brothers Auction
By Bruce N. Canfield, Signed. Copyright 1992
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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The American Military Spur792 - The American Military Spur
Davis Brothers Auction
By R. Stephen Dorsey, Copyright 2000.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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US Martial Web Belts and Bandoliers 1903-1981793 - US Martial Web Belts and Bandoliers 1903-1981
Davis Brothers Auction
By R. Stephen Dorsey, Copyright 1993
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume I794 - The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume I
Davis Brothers Auction
The United States Cavalryman: His Uniforms, Arms, Accoutrements, and Equipments. The Revolution, the War of 1812, the Early Frontier 1776-1850. By Ran
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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The Colt Burgess Magazine Rifle Book 1 of 1000795 - The Colt Burgess Magazine Rifle Book 1 of 1000
Davis Brothers Auction
New, never read.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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