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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Chinese Polytech AK-47 Unfired Rifle26 - Chinese Polytech AK-47 Unfired Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Never Fired. No magazine. No box or paperwork. Standard wood stock variant. Chinese crest on stock. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (1,650.00) = 1,650.00
 
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Richard Throssel Crow Camp at the Little Big Horn26 - Richard Throssel Crow Camp at the Little Big Horn
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Nice original Richard Throssel Photograph. Entitled Crow Camp at the Little Big Horn. Framed with archival glass and matting. 14.5" by 19.5&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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Indian Police Cabinet Card Photo Missoula Montana27 - Indian Police Cabinet Card Photo Missoula Montana
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Subject is Sam Resurrection. He is wearing his Indian Police badge, making this image taken earlier in his life before his work with RH Mckay. Framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Rossi Gallery Gun NEW IN BOX27 - Rossi Gallery Gun NEW IN BOX
Davis Brothers Auction
New/Unfired in original box with paperwork and wrap. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all fir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Winchester Model 94 John Browning Commemorative28 - Winchester Model 94 John Browning Commemorative
Davis Brothers Auction
One of One Fifty - unfired (no box). 150th Anniversary All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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Arther Canning Helena Montana Piegan Indian Photo28 - Arther Canning Helena Montana Piegan Indian Photo
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Nice cabinet card photo. Taken by Arthur Canning of Helena Montana. Identified on back as Big Moon Chief of Piegan.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Plateau Indian Occupational Photo Washington29 - Plateau Indian Occupational Photo Washington
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful image of Plateau Woman with her beaded bags. She appears to have a picture of her mother in the chair next to her. Unidentified subject, but
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Swedish Mauser Parts Rifle29 - Swedish Mauser Parts Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Bolt is broken, has been sporterized. Sold as-is parts/repair only. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Thompson Contender Action Armor Alloy30 - Thompson Contender Action Armor Alloy
Davis Brothers Auction
Armor Alloy Finish. Nice lightly used condition. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $50 shipping fee on all firearms
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Plateau Indian Woman Washington Umatilla Photo30 - Plateau Indian Woman Washington Umatilla Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful image of woman in fully beaded attire. Taken in Ellensburg Washington by Otto Pautzke. 5.5" by 9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Nez Pearce Indian Pendleton Oregon Bowman Photo31 - Nez Pearce Indian Pendleton Oregon Bowman Photo
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Nice image of full family including baby. Nez Pearce cornhusk bag in Childs hands. Photographer is Bowman of Pendleton Oregon.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Russian SKS New in Original Box 1953 KBI31 - Russian SKS New in Original Box 1953 KBI
Davis Brothers Auction
New in original box. Made in Russia. Imported by KBI. Stock date is 1966. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Bakelite AK 47 Side Folder Chinese New In Box32 - Bakelite AK 47 Side Folder Chinese New In Box
Davis Brothers Auction
New in original box. B West Importer. Bakelite stocks. Never Fired. As nice as you will ever find. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Crow Indian Child Beaded Vest Colored Photo32 - Crow Indian Child Beaded Vest Colored Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare early hand tinted image. Crow girl in fully beaded outfit. Oval image. Hand tinted. Original frame and backing. 12" by 20".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Plateau Indian Woman with Chief Blanket Photograph33 - Plateau Indian Woman with Chief Blanket Photograph
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Early Oval Hand Tinted Photograph of Indian Woman in Chief's Blanket. Original frame and backing. No damage to note. 16" wide by 23" l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Romanian PSL Dragunov Sniper Rifle Bundle33 - Romanian PSL Dragunov Sniper Rifle Bundle
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in Romania. PSL. Imported by CAI. Comes with scope and 5 mags. Nice bundle. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Nikko 5000 II 12 GA 2 3/4 Over Under Shotgun34 - Nikko 5000 II 12 GA 2 3/4 Over Under Shotgun
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice gun. Lightly used. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwise stated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Missoula Montana Territory Mountain Top Photo34 - Missoula Montana Territory Mountain Top Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Aerial view from Mt Sentinel overlooking Missoula Montana Territory. Some card damage. Measures 5.5" by 8.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Ingalls Missoula Montana Broadway Street Photo35 - Ingalls Missoula Montana Broadway Street Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early image of Missoula. Shows Broadway street. Photographer is Ingalls. 7" by 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Ruger M77 Boat Paddle Mark II Stainless 30-0635 - Ruger M77 Boat Paddle Mark II Stainless 30-06
Davis Brothers Auction
Some wear on stock from storage. Rifle is lightly used. Boat paddles are getting tough to find. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Unfired Russian Dragunov Tigr Tiger SVD Hardware36 - Unfired Russian Dragunov Tigr Tiger SVD Hardware
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Never fired. No original box. Comes with extra SVD stock set as shown. Very few of these exist, this one was imported by B West.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (5,750.00) = 5,750.00
 
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Charlie Russell Studies of Western Life Montana36 - Charlie Russell Studies of Western Life Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice book. A few minor water spots on the cover. No other damage. Fairly rare. Published 1919.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Ten Years A Cowboy Book 1889 1st Edition37 - Ten Years A Cowboy Book 1889 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice 1st edition. Some wear from use. Overall good.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Israeli FN FAL Heavy Barrel Battle Rifle37 - Israeli FN FAL Heavy Barrel Battle Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Phenomenal and rare single fire. No class 3 needed to own this rifle. Comes with the heavy barrel. About as nice as you can find one. All firearm sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,050.00) = 2,050.00
 
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Winchester Model 52C Olympic Target Rifle w/ Scope38 - Winchester Model 52C Olympic Target Rifle w/ Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Unertl Scope and Target box. Comes with lots of extras as shown. Great package. Custom manufactured through Winchester. International match grade rifl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (3,700.00) = 3,700.00
 
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Montana Flathead Indian Reservation Post Card38 - Montana Flathead Indian Reservation Post Card
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old hand tinted Montana post card.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 35.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Meji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Japanese Signed39 - Meji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Japanese Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful Bronze Vase. Signed as shown. Dragon clutching a "pearl" made from rock crystal. 13" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Polytech 386 AK 47 Hunting Hunter Rifle39 - Polytech 386 AK 47 Hunting Hunter Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual and hard to find variant. Set up as a hunting rifle from Polytech. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Colt Stagecoach Autoloader Prototype Show Gun40 - Colt Stagecoach Autoloader 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 (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Bob Scriver Montana Charlie Russell Bronze40 - Bob Scriver Montana Charlie Russell Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large bronze. 27/35. Portrays Charlie Russell. Done by Bob Scriver. Measures 24" tall. Robert "Bob" Macfie Scriver (1914â&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Custom Acoustic Guitar Schoneburg Missoula Montana41 - Custom Acoustic Guitar Schoneburg Missoula Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful custom acoustic guitar. Built by Schoneburg Instruments in Missoula Montana. No condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,850.00) = 1,850.00
 
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Springfield Remington Model 03-A3 Rifle 194341 - Springfield Remington Model 03-A3 Rifle 1943
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 1943 original unaltered condition. About as nice as you can find one. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Arisaka WWII Type 99 Japanese w/ Bipod & bayonet42 - Arisaka WWII Type 99 Japanese w/ Bipod & bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Unground mum. Folding monopod. Period bayonet. Very nice example. Toyo Kogyo marked. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Salish Indian Berry Gathering Burden Basket42 - Salish Indian Berry Gathering Burden Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early basket. Original rope intact. No signs of damage other than one broken leather strap as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Large Chunk of Ancient Amber w/ Bee & Moss 1958g43 - Large Chunk of Ancient Amber w/ Bee & Moss 1958g
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece of ancient amber. Has a bee inside as well as some tree moss as shown. Not a modern copy. Out of a local rock hounds specimen collection. 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Soviet WW2 1945 Russian Mosin Nagant Rifle43 - Soviet WW2 1945 Russian Mosin Nagant Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rifle. Complete with sling and bayonet. Date is 1945. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on al
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Very Clean Benjamin 317 Air Rifle44 - Very Clean Benjamin 317 Air Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. No major issues. Know your own state laws. Not for sale where prohibited. Buyer is responsible for knowing and abiding by their s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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After Fredrick Remington Bronze The Sergeant44 - After Fredrick Remington Bronze The Sergeant
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice later casting of the famous bronze by Frederick Remington entitled "The Sergeant". Numbered 10/100. 12.5" tall. Marble Base
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Victorian Chinese Horn Handled Bamboo Cane45 - Victorian Chinese Horn Handled Bamboo Cane
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early cane. Some warp to the bamboo as expected from age. 37" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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12ga Remington US Property Buckshot Shell Box45 - 12ga Remington US Property Buckshot Shell Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. US property marked, indicating military/govt usage. Buck shot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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12ga Remington US Property Buckshot Shell Box46 - 12ga Remington US Property Buckshot Shell Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. US property marked, indicating military/govt usage. Buck shot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Antique Frontier Mechanical Horse Measuring Cane46 - Antique Frontier Mechanical Horse Measuring Cane
Davis Brothers Auction
Used to measure horses. 37" long. No damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Very Large Natural Turquoise Nugget 564 Grams47 - Very Large Natural Turquoise Nugget 564 Grams
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful large natural turquoise nugget. Total weight is grams. Ready for jewelry or use as a display piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Hi Power Shot Shells Federal Cartridge Corp Box47 - Hi Power Shot Shells Federal Cartridge Corp Box
Davis Brothers Auction
2 Piece Box. Factory Sealed. Some wear as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Western XPERT US Property Buckshot Shell Box48 - Western XPERT US Property Buckshot Shell Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. US property marked, indicating military/govt usage. Buck shot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Montana Buffalo Skull with Turquoise and Artwork48 - Montana Buffalo Skull with Turquoise and Artwork
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice skull. Inset with turquoise and has pyrography artwork of an Indian on the top as shown. Artwork done by S. Boyd.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Antique Chinese Green Jade 14k Gold Pendant49 - Antique Chinese Green Jade 14k Gold Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pendant. Apple green jade. 14k bail. No damage. 1.5" by 2.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Sharps Rifle 10 Cartridges .45 Union Metallic Box49 - Sharps Rifle 10 Cartridges .45 Union Metallic Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. Has been shrink wrapped to protect box and content integrity.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Solid Head Cartridges 40-90 Sharps Rifle Box50 - Solid Head Cartridges 40-90 Sharps Rifle Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box. Has been shrink wrapped to protect box and content integrity.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Persian Islamic Mughal Gouache Painting on Silk50 - Persian Islamic Mughal Gouache Painting on Silk
Davis Brothers Auction
Antique Islamic Mughal era flatwork gouache on silk. Measures 17" by 23".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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