Inaugural Montana Big Chief Auction

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Unique museum quality auction featuring a local private collection is being offered for sale. Everything starts at $10. Pre-bidding is now open until October 17th at 10AM MST. This is a two day online LIVE event that will be hosted on the 17th & 18th of October. Over $400,000 in estimated value. Some never before seen historic Montana photographs & Native American beadwork.
We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind.

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Montana White Angora Wool Sheep Hide Rug1 - Montana White Angora Wool Sheep Hide Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
44" long, 40" wide. Curly angora, would be perfect for chap restoration or just as a decorator piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Black Powder Mountain Man Flask1 - Black Powder Mountain Man Flask
Davis Brothers Auction
Leather Wrapped. Made in Italy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Black Powder Mountain Man Flask2 - Black Powder Mountain Man Flask
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Metal case. Made to look like an older flask. Made in Italy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Arts and Crafts Miller Lamp Company Base2 - Antique Arts and Crafts Miller Lamp Company Base
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old lamp. No shade. Made by the Miller Lamp Company. Ready for restoration.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Montana Native American Buffalo Skinning Knife3 - Montana Native American Buffalo Skinning Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Native American used, found on the reservation here in Montana. Was more than likely fashioned from a meat cleaver. 18" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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New Unfired Remington 9mm Luger Brass (500 rounds)3 - New Unfired Remington 9mm Luger Brass (500 rounds)
Davis Brothers Auction
500 count. All new/unfired.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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New Unfired Winchester 9mm Brass Ammo 1000 rounds4 - New Unfired Winchester 9mm Brass Ammo 1000 rounds
Davis Brothers Auction
New unfired brass. 1000 ct.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Montana Frontier Physician Walrus Doctors Bag4 - Montana Frontier Physician Walrus Doctors Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bag. From a local Montana Estate. Made from walrus leather. 16.5" long, 8" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Friedrich Fehr 1862-1927 Prussian Soldier Painting5 - Friedrich Fehr 1862-1927 Prussian Soldier Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice image depicting a Prussian Ulan Officer. Signed as shown. Measures 16" by 14.5" with the frame and 10" x 8.5" inside the fr...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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4 boxes of primers (3 Winchester / 1 Western)5 - 4 boxes of primers (3 Winchester / 1 Western)
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old primers. Contents as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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New in Box John Wayne 32-40 Winchester6 - New in Box John Wayne 32-40 Winchester
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice box. Complete.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Occupational Shaving Mug Brick Mason6 - Occupational Shaving Mug Brick Mason
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original mug. Brick Mason is the occupation. No chips or cracks. Complete with brush.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Apache Indian Native American Big Medicine Stick7 - Apache Indian Native American Big Medicine Stick
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Contemporary medicine or shaman stick. Measures 22" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1 Box Winchester Black Talon 10mm Pistol Ammo7 - 1 Box Winchester Black Talon 10mm Pistol Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box of 10mm Black Talon.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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5 Boxes Winchester Black Talon 40mm S&W8 - 5 Boxes Winchester Black Talon 40mm S&W
Davis Brothers Auction
5 Full boxes of 40mm Black Talon.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Railroad Train Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug8 - Railroad Train Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original mug. Railroad Engineer is the occupation. No chips or cracks. Complete with brush.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Bread Baker Occupational Shaving Mug9 - Bread Baker Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original mug. Baker is the occupation. No chips or cracks. Complete with brush.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Hornady 450 Marlin (1 Box)9 - Hornady 450 Marlin (1 Box)
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box of Hornady 450 Marlin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 WWI 1911 .45 Ammo (2 Boxes)10 - WW1 WWI 1911 .45 Ammo (2 Boxes)
Davis Brothers Auction
2 Full boxes of WWI 1911 Ammo. Some box damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Brick Mason Occupational Shaving Mug10 - Brick Mason Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original mug. Brick Mason is the occupation. No chips or cracks. Complete with brush.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Very Fine Black Forest Carved Humidor Indian Chief11 - Very Fine Black Forest Carved Humidor Indian Chief
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice humidor. Carved with an Indian Chief and Punch as shown. Wonderful warm old patina. 9" long by 6" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Federal 7/30 Waters (2 Boxes)11 - Federal 7/30 Waters (2 Boxes)
Davis Brothers Auction
2 Full Boxes.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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32 S&W Peters Smokeless in Original Box12 - 32 S&W Peters Smokeless in Original Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box of 32 SW Peters Smokeless.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Large Kodiak Brown Grizzly Bear Skull w/ Tag12 - Large Kodiak Brown Grizzly Bear Skull w/ Tag
Davis Brothers Auction
Tagged as shown. Tag reads Alaska Fish and Game Grizzly Bear. Legally taken. Just under 20" long. Legal to own and transfer. Can be shipped t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Large Set of British Columbia Moose Horns 42"13 - Large Set of British Columbia Moose Horns 42"
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of BC Moose horns mounted on plaque as shown. Taken in 1978 by Al Barone. 42" at widest points. Very nice paddles. Exceptional set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Thompson Center Contender 44 Hot Shot13 - Thompson Center Contender 44 Hot Shot
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box of Thompson Contender .44 Hot Shot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Hi-Point Firearms Model 995 9mm Rifle14 - Hi-Point Firearms Model 995 9mm Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice used condition. 1 magazine. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Villeroy and Boch Stick Spatter Plate14 - Villeroy and Boch Stick Spatter Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 25.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Lot of 2 Saddle Making Books15 - Lot of 2 Saddle Making Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making Volume 3 and Making and Repairing Western Saddles by Dave Jones.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Winchester Model 250 .22 S, L, OR L.R. Rifle15 - Winchester Model 250 .22 S, L, OR L.R. Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice and clean example. Hard to find. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Winchester Model 69A w/ Mag .22 Rifle16 - Winchester Model 69A w/ Mag .22 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Some spotting as shown but could be lightly cleaned without disturbing the patina. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Canadian Whiskey Barrel Label Printing Plate16 - Canadian Whiskey Barrel Label Printing Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large bronze plate. I believe it was for printing labels, but it may have been used to burn in designs to barrels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Richport Candian Malt Whiskey Label Printing Plate17 - Richport Candian Malt Whiskey Label Printing Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large bronze plate. I believe it was for printing labels, but it may have been used to burn in designs to barrels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Remington Model 10C w/ Magazine .22 Rifle17 - Remington Model 10C w/ Magazine .22 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean with original mag. No stock damage. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Chinese Polytech SKS w/ Bayonet18 - Chinese Polytech SKS w/ Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean. Looks unfired, or very lightly used. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Antique Peruvian Paso Horse Bridle & Bit18 - Antique Peruvian Paso Horse Bridle & Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Very early Paso braided bridle and bit. Peru in origin. The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a breed of light saddle horse known for its smooth ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Native American Elk Handle Bowie Knife19 - Montana Native American Elk Handle Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Blade steel is signed as shown. Elk horn handle. 15" Long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Springfield Sar-48 Jungle Variant Rifle W/ Bayonet19 - Springfield Sar-48 Jungle Variant Rifle W/ Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
This is the shorter Jungle Variant. Much harder to find in comparison. Very lightly used. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Mon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Marlin Model 93 .32 Special 95-98% Condition20 - Marlin Model 93 .32 Special 95-98% Condition
Davis Brothers Auction
Absolutely stunning original case color and bluing. As nice as you can find one unless you pull it out of a factory shipping crate. All firearm sale
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Harvard Lock Company USN US Navy Ship Bell20 - Harvard Lock Company USN US Navy Ship Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old ships bell. 8" diameter. No damage. Original not a copy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Kalispell Montana Piegan Indian Chief Wife Photo21 - Kalispell Montana Piegan Indian Chief Wife Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Image is of a Montana Piegan Indian Chief and his Wife in Kalispell Montana. 8" by 9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Thompson Center Encore 17 HMR Caliber21 - Thompson Center Encore 17 HMR Caliber
Davis Brothers Auction
Very lightly used. Nice clean rifle. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unless othe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Sears Roebuck & Co. Model 25 .22 Rifle22 - Sears Roebuck & Co. Model 25 .22 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice clean 22. Excellent example All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Butte Montana Piegan Indian Cabinet Card Photo22 - Butte Montana Piegan Indian Cabinet Card Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice image. No identification. Men appear to be Piegan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Cummings Idaho Plateau Indian Family Cabinet Photo23 - Cummings Idaho Plateau Indian Family Cabinet Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early image. Cabinet Card Photo. Photographer is Cummings of Idaho. Family is Nez Perce or Plateau.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Springfield Sar-48 Infantry Version Rifle23 - Springfield Sar-48 Infantry Version Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean example. About as nice as you can find one. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Unfired Chinese Polytech SKS No Bayonet24 - Unfired Chinese Polytech SKS No Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Never fired. Internals still have factory grease. No bayonet. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (575.00 + 126.50BP) = 701.50
 
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Richard Throssel Indian Photograph The Sentinel24 - Richard Throssel Indian Photograph The Sentinel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original Richard Throssel Photograph. Entited the Sentinel. Framed with archival glass and matting. 19" by 24" framed. Richard Thros...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Cabinet Photo Little Coyote25 - Montana Crow Indian Cabinet Photo Little Coyote
Davis Brothers Auction
Man is identified on back as Little Coyote of the Crow Indians. Nice early image. Cabinet Card Photo. Photographed in Big Timber Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Colt Courier Prototype Show Gun25 - Colt Courier Prototype Show Gun
Davis Brothers Auction
This was Colt's show rifle. It was never meant to be sold but somehow it slipped out. Marked as shown. All firearm sales are handled by Trader ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (825.00) = 825.00
 
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