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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume II796 - The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume II
Davis Brothers Auction
The United States Cavalryman: His Uniforms, Arms, Accoutrements, and Equipments. The Frontier, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars 1851-18
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume IV797 - The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Volume IV
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The United States Cavalryman: His Uniforms, Arms, Accoutrements, and Equipments. World War I, the Peacetime Army, World War II 1917-1943. By Randy Ste
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WW2 M1 Carbine Muzzle Covers798 - WW2 M1 Carbine Muzzle Covers
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Nice examples
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 WWI Imperial German Aerial Flechettes799 - WW1 WWI Imperial German Aerial Flechettes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nasty piece of warfare history. As dropped on villages.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 WWII US Navy Practice Bomb AN MK23800 - WW2 WWII US Navy Practice Bomb AN MK23
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Set of two
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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M1 Carbine Parts Kit801 - M1 Carbine Parts Kit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Lot of 5 .300 Win Rifle Magazines802 - Lot of 5 .300 Win Rifle Magazines
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Marked as shown
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 Match Survival Cases and Box803 - WW2 Match Survival Cases and Box
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Nice grouping
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WW2 US Navy Mk1 Bayonet Scabbard804 - WW2 US Navy Mk1 Bayonet Scabbard
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Marks as shown. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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WW2 48 Round Bandoleer 7mm STW Ammo805 - WW2 48 Round Bandoleer 7mm STW Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. 48 rounds 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 (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Indian Wars US M1887 Hospital Corps Knife Scabbard806 - Indian Wars US M1887 Hospital Corps Knife Scabbard
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Marked Rock Island Arsenal
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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WW2 US Mark II Pineapple Grenade Solid Base807 - WW2 US Mark II Pineapple Grenade Solid Base
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Solid base, inert.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1922 BALL M1 .30 Cal Frankford Arsenal Ammo808 - 1922 BALL M1 .30 Cal Frankford Arsenal Ammo
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Unopened 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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WW2 1942 60 Round Bandoleer Rifle Ammo809 - WW2 1942 60 Round Bandoleer Rifle Ammo
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Made by Frankford Arsenal in 1942. California and New York Shipments requires this lot to be sent to an FFL Dealer.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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M1914 Experimental US Cavalry Spurs810 - M1914 Experimental US Cavalry Spurs
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Marked US and A.B.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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WW1 WWI Garrison M1910 Cleaning Rod811 - WW1 WWI Garrison M1910 Cleaning Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
With case
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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WWI WW1 German Ersatz Bayonet812 - WWI WW1 German Ersatz Bayonet
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Nice example.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Inert Vietnam War Baseball Practice Grenade813 - Inert Vietnam War Baseball Practice Grenade
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Inert.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Korean War US M5 Aerial Bayonet814 - Korean War US M5 Aerial Bayonet
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With USM8A1 Sheath
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Named Vietnam War Medal Grouping815 - Named Vietnam War Medal Grouping
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Very nice grouping including certificates and photo album.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW1 WWI US Army 1916 Infantry Saber Fencing Mask816 - WW1 WWI US Army 1916 Infantry Saber Fencing Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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M3-10A1-6 Lightweight Service Gas Mask817 - M3-10A1-6 Lightweight Service Gas Mask
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Made during WW2 and the Korean War. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Finnish Mosin Nagant Rifle Bayonet818 - Finnish Mosin Nagant Rifle Bayonet
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Nice example
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Italian Carcano Rifle Bayonet819 - WW2 Italian Carcano Rifle Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
With scabbard
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army Collins Machete820 - Vietnam War US Army Collins Machete
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked as shown, nice example.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Huge Lot of British Flare Gun Parts821 - Huge Lot of British Flare Gun Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large grouping
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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WW2 M7a3 Grenade Launcher Sight Tool822 - WW2 M7a3 Grenade Launcher Sight Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW1 WWI Prussian German M17 Helmet823 - WW1 WWI Prussian German M17 Helmet
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Nice example
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Chinese Russian SKS Spike Bayonet824 - Chinese Russian SKS Spike Bayonet
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Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Collins Legitimus Machete825 - WW2 US Navy Collins Legitimus Machete
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Decent example
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Indian Wars 45-70 Springfield Bayonet Scabbards826 - Indian Wars 45-70 Springfield Bayonet Scabbards
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 3
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indian Wars 45-70 Springfield Bayonet Scabbards827 - Indian Wars 45-70 Springfield Bayonet Scabbards
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Lot of 3
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 M1 Carbine .30 Rifle Ammo Box828 - WW2 M1 Carbine .30 Rifle Ammo Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Empty
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Deadstock Wrapped 20rd M1 Carbine Magazine829 - WW2 Deadstock Wrapped 20rd M1 Carbine Magazine
Davis Brothers Auction
No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to place bids with our
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps M1 Carbine Magazines830 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps M1 Carbine Magazines
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Comes with pouch No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to pla
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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WW1 WWI German M1913 Rifle Grenade831 - WW1 WWI German M1913 Rifle Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
With Rod. Inert.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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WW2 USMC Model 1941 Lower Pack Backpack832 - WW2 USMC Model 1941 Lower Pack Backpack
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Nice example
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 Tan Daisy Mae Denim Work Hat833 - WW2 Tan Daisy Mae Denim Work Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW1 WWI US Army Cavalry Canteen834 - WW1 WWI US Army Cavalry Canteen
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Nice example. Dated and named
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW1 WWI 1912 US Cavalry Picket Pin w/ Leather Case835 - WW1 WWI 1912 US Cavalry Picket Pin w/ Leather Case
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Nice example with sheath.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Vietnam War Military Police Holster Setup836 - Vietnam War Military Police Holster Setup
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Never used
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Training Gas Mask837 - WW2 US Army Training Gas Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
With case. Good example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 M7 Machine Gun Boyt Canvas Gun Cover838 - WW2 M7 Machine Gun Boyt Canvas Gun Cover
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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Vietnam War US Army Tire Repair Kit839 - Vietnam War US Army Tire Repair Kit
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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104 Rounds Hege 8mm Lebel Rifle Ammo840 - 104 Rounds Hege 8mm Lebel Rifle Ammo
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 (85.00) = 85.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Mark IV Gas Mask841 - WW2 US Navy Mark IV Gas Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vietnam Combat B-3A Unit Meal Rations842 - Vietnam Combat B-3A Unit Meal Rations
Davis Brothers Auction
With contents
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam Combat B-1A Unit Meal Rations843 - Vietnam Combat B-1A Unit Meal Rations
Davis Brothers Auction
With contents
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Collection of Assorted Western Political Pins844 - Collection of Assorted Western Political Pins
Davis Brothers Auction
Includes military, cowboy, political and railroad pins. Quite a few are South Dakota.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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WW2 Mauser Pistol Magazine845 - WW2 Mauser Pistol Magazine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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