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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Thomas Domiani Indian Scout Store Display76 - Thomas Domiani Indian Scout Store Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice statue. Was more than likely used in a Museum or Trading post. Fully beaded war shirt and leggings. Two pieces. Signed as shown. Life size.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Nice Plateau Indian Beaded Gauntlet Gloves76 - Nice Plateau Indian Beaded Gauntlet Gloves
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Nice pair of gauntlets. Plateau Indian. Some wear from use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Montana Native American Indian Beaded Gauntlets77 - Montana Native American Indian Beaded Gauntlets
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Montana Indian Gloves. Beaded. Wear from use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Thomas Domiani Indian Scout Store Display77 - Thomas Domiani Indian Scout Store Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice statue. Was more than likely used in a Museum or Trading post. Fully beaded war shirt and leggings. Two pieces. Signed as shown. Life size.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Very Large Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug78 - Very Large Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
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Nice large rug. 72" nose to tail. Has all claws. Double felted. Only for sale where legal to own. Buyers responsibility to know their own laws....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,450.00) = 1,450.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Beaded Tomahawk Drop78 - Montana Crow Indian Beaded Tomahawk Drop
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Very nice old tomahawk drop. Beaded, no damage. 8" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Ancient Antique Chinese Silk Wall Tapestry79 - Ancient Antique Chinese Silk Wall Tapestry
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Some damage from age and use. Silk has browned over the years. 24" by 37". Very early example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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George Lawrence Oregon Card Suit Studded Chaps79 - George Lawrence Oregon Card Suit Studded Chaps
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Phenomenal pair of chaps. Studded with card suits as shown. Honest wear from use. No repairs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,650.00 + 363.00BP) = 2,013.00
 
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Hulan Felming Montana Crow Encampment Painting80 - Hulan Felming Montana Crow Encampment Painting
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Very nice oil on canvas. Artist is Hulan Fleming. 15" by 17" with frame. Hulan Fleming was born in Todville, Iowa in 1933. After the age ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Mughal Ottoman Dynasty Miniature Chest Jewelry Box80 - Mughal Ottoman Dynasty Miniature Chest Jewelry Box
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Fully inlaid miniature chest. Inlaid with silver, bronze, and ivory. Some minor flaws. Overall a truly wonderful thing. 5" wide, 9" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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International Harvester Montana Thermometer81 - International Harvester Montana Thermometer
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Rudyard Montana International Harvester Advertising Thermometer. Very nice condition. 4" wide, 13" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1950's Cigar Store Indian Alfco New York81 - 1950's Cigar Store Indian Alfco New York
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25" tall. Some wear from use. Made by the ALFCO, NY. ALFCO stands for Artistic Latex Foam Company of New York. Made from a foam/resin material...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Wonderful Great Northern Railway Railroad Sign82 - Wonderful Great Northern Railway Railroad Sign
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Nice locomotive size sign. 36" in diameter. Some paint wear from use as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Antique Stereopticon Stereoviewer Lot and Cards82 - Antique Stereopticon Stereoviewer Lot and Cards
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Nice lot with a large number of cards. No damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Original Montana US Cavalry Branding Iron83 - Original Montana US Cavalry Branding Iron
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Wonderful authentic Montana US Cavalry branding iron. Out of an old cavalry collection. Not a modern copy like 99% of these you come across. 21"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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California Mission Mesquite Ranch Table Copper Top83 - California Mission Mesquite Ranch Table Copper Top
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Very nice table. Pegged together as shown. California Mission period. Top is copper with pierced scene of two roosters fighting. Table top measures 22
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Chiappa Rhino 40DS w/ Crimson Trace Laser in Box84 - Chiappa Rhino 40DS w/ Crimson Trace Laser in Box
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Very clean, was not fired much at all. Original box with crimson trace laser. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (825.00) = 825.00
 
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Montana US Cavalry Indian Wars 1865 Saber Sword84 - Montana US Cavalry Indian Wars 1865 Saber Sword
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Found in a local estate, stored in a hope trunk. The family was from Montana so this more than likely was used and/or carried by a family member servi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Cavalry Soldier Photo Bozeman Montana Identified85 - Cavalry Soldier Photo Bozeman Montana Identified
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Soldier is identified as Rudolph (Rudolf) Vogel. He is currently buried in Bozeman. Born 1852, died 1915. Photographer is Lawson.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Rare Ruger SP 101 Old Model .327 Magnum w/ Box85 - Rare Ruger SP 101 Old Model .327 Magnum w/ Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare gun. Lightly used as shown. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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FN Five Seven 5.7mm w/ Box 20 Round Mags86 - FN Five Seven 5.7mm w/ Box 20 Round Mags
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice condition. Only one box of shells fired through the gun. 20 round mags. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (925.00) = 925.00
 
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Montana 2nd US Cavalry Kepi Hat Indian Scout86 - Montana 2nd US Cavalry Kepi Hat Indian Scout
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Very rare hat with great history. Obtained from the famliy of a Crow Indian Scout who wore it while working for John Gibbon in the 2nd Cavalry. It was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Montana Battle of the Bear Paw Canteen w/ Docs87 - Montana Battle of the Bear Paw Canteen w/ Docs
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US Indian Wars Cavalry Canteen. Carried at the Battle of the Bear Paw in Montana. Canteen comes with documents attesting to the fact by the family as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Smith and Wesson Model 1 Pocket Revolver87 - Smith and Wesson Model 1 Pocket Revolver
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Model 1 3rd Issue Tip Up. Has been refinished. No FFL required.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Romanian PSL Dragunov Sniper Rifle Scope88 - Romanian PSL Dragunov Sniper Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice scope. Lightly used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana 7th Calvary Indian Wars Photo88 - Montana 7th Calvary Indian Wars Photo
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Original cabinet card. Not a modern copy. Corner is missing. The hats read 7th Cavalry Company B. Fantastic and Rare. Fresh to the market from an old
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Original US Army Camel Corps Neck Bell89 - Original US Army Camel Corps Neck Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bell. Complete with leather strap. 5" Diameter. The United States Camel Corps was a mid-19th-century experiment by the United S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Rare Ruger SP 101 Old Model .22 Long Barrel w/ Box89 - Rare Ruger SP 101 Old Model .22 Long Barrel w/ Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare gun. Lightly used as shown. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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New .44 special (100) Remington Nickel Case Brass90 - New .44 special (100) Remington Nickel Case Brass
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New. 100 count.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Montana Cavalry Indian Scout Kepi Hat Badge90 - Montana Cavalry Indian Scout Kepi Hat Badge
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Very nice Indian Scout kepi badge. Found in Montana. No documents attesting to specific battles or altercations. Fresh to the market from an old colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00 + 48.40BP) = 268.40
 
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Indian Wars Montana 7th Cavalry Hat Kepi Badge91 - Indian Wars Montana 7th Cavalry Hat Kepi Badge
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Found in Montana. No documents attesting to specific battles or altercations. Fresh to the market from an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Revolver w/ Letter91 - Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Revolver w/ Letter
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Original finish and grips. Made in 1875. Factory engraved. Complete with Colt Letter. No FFL required.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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Piettea Model 1851 Colt Navy Black Powder Engraved92 - Piettea Model 1851 Colt Navy Black Powder Engraved
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Nice condition. Lightly used. No FFL Required. Know your own state laws. Not for sale where prohibited. Buyer is responsible for knowing and abiding
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Montana 2nd Cavalry Buckle Battle of Powder River92 - Montana 2nd Cavalry Buckle Battle of Powder River
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Found at the Battle of Powder River. 2 Documents attesting to the authenticity of the object. One from the family member. Named to an Amos Black. Amos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Lot of 2 7th Cavalry Custer Battle Books93 - Lot of 2 7th Cavalry Custer Battle Books
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Nice pair of books. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1854 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver93 - 1854 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Davis Brothers Auction
Cylinder does spin when hammer is cocked. Hammer is very stiff and needs some work. Looks like gun has been cleaned at some point. Original grips. Mat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Robert Beaty Missoula Montana Skinning Knife94 - Robert Beaty Missoula Montana Skinning Knife
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Micarta handle. Skinning knife. Never used or carried. Made by Robert Beaty of Missoula.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Ming's of Hawaii Sterling Silver Pearl Earrings94 - Ming's of Hawaii Sterling Silver Pearl Earrings
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Nice earrings. 2 pairs in original box. Blue and white pearls. Very nice.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Ming's of Hawaii Sterling Pearl Earrings Bracelet95 - Ming's of Hawaii Sterling Pearl Earrings Bracelet
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Nice set. In original box. Blue and white pearls. Bracelet measures 7" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Wilson Combat Colt Series 70 Custom 191195 - Wilson Combat Colt Series 70 Custom 1911
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine piece. Was custom made at Wilson Combat. Slide used was a Colt Series 70. 2 Barrels, 2 mags. About as fine of a 1911 as you can purchase. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Smith and Wesson Model 34-1 .22 LR Snub Nose96 - Smith and Wesson Model 34-1 .22 LR Snub Nose
Davis Brothers Auction
Super clean. Banana grips. Nice little gun. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all firearms unle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Ocean Trip to the Orient China Korea Album 193696 - Ocean Trip to the Orient China Korea Album 1936
Davis Brothers Auction
Album documents a full sea voyage upon the SS Taiyo Maru, which was part of the NYK Line. Many Photographs/Postcards/Luggage Stickers/Brochures from t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Antique Sterling Silver Vanity Brush Mirror Set97 - Antique Sterling Silver Vanity Brush Mirror Set
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Very nice old set. Measures 9" long. Weighted sterling handles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Thompson Center Contender Stainless .223 Super 1497 - Thompson Center Contender Stainless .223 Super 14
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare Stainless version. All matching. Very lightly used. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $100 shipping fee on all
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Thompson Contender Action #198 - Thompson Contender Action #1
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lightly used condition. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $50 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwise sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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A. Burns Photographic Views of Edinburgh Scotland98 - A. Burns Photographic Views of Edinburgh Scotland
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Very nice hard to find photo book. Published by Archibald Burns. Images of Edinburgh Scotland.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Waltham Gold Filled Pocket Watch99 - Antique Waltham Gold Filled Pocket Watch
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Very nice gold filled Waltham Pocket Watch. Hunter case. Winds up and works. Dust cover is engraved internally as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Thompson Contender Action #299 - Thompson Contender Action #2
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lightly used condition. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $50 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwise sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Thompson Contender #3100 - Thompson Contender #3
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lightly used condition. All firearm sales are handled by Trader Bros of Lolo Montana. Flat $50 shipping fee on all firearms unless otherwise sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Very Large Indian Arrowhead Lance Point100 - Very Large Indian Arrowhead Lance Point
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Nice arrowhead. No documents or paperwork. Age unknown. 8.75" long. No breaks or repairs. From an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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