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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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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.
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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.
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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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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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