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Jay Contway & Friends Western Art & Memorabilia Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationTrade Center, Central MT Fairgrounds, Lewistown, Montana, 59457, United States In Person PreviewFriday, May 10th, 1 - 8 p.m., and 8 a. m. Auction day, Trade Center, Lewistown, MT

Auction Details

Featuring 20 Jay Contway Bronzes
Including "The Price Of A Medicine Robe," 1/10, w/ custom table and buffalo skull from Milk River area, Montana. 9.5'l x 31"h x 32"w

15 Original Will James sketches, from the collection of the Snook Estate, Billings, MT

Original Western Art by...
Jay Contway, Ace Powell, CR Cheek, Harold Hopkinson, Glen Hopkinson, Arlene Hooker Fay, Barbara East, Nick Eggenhofer, Hank Lawshe, William Standing, Bob Morgan, Sheryl Bodily, Brian Morger, Gary Schildt, J.K. Ralston & more!

Saddles, Chaps & Cowboy Gear by...
Heiser, Keystone, Miles City, Victor Ario, C.P. Shipley
Spurs by...
Garcia, Buermann, North & Judd, Crockett, & more!

Firearms, featuring...
WIN 1873 rifle, .22 short, 24" barrel, s#2015071B. Made 1885. Wood shows minor handling marks. The 1873's are very rare in the .22 caliber. This gun is "possibly unfired." If it has been shot, it has been shot very little and has been very well cared for. Blueing is 90% (+/-). All original. Sells with walnut & glass display case.
1860 Army COLT , .44 revolver, ivory grips, engraved cylinder, s# 166440. Engraving (ships) & patent date still quite visible on cylinder. For its age, this piece is in excellent condition; well above average.
S&W New Departure , .38, DA, nickeled, w/ original box, s#113831. The gun appears to be unfired. It is in near-mint condition.
Hudson Bay -era flintlock pistol, Barnett maker, British proof marks
COLT Frontier Army model, .38
WIN 1886 , 12 ga., lever action, wood stock, wear mark left side of barrel s#12245
WIN 1892 .25-20 WCF, lever action, octagon barrel, s#229698, excellent condition!
Also...
1st Edition Western Books & Montana Brand Books
Plains Indian Artifacts
Navajo Rugs
Piano Box Buggy, c. 1905, excellent condition!
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Dippie, Brian W., Charles M. Russell Word Painter, 1993, signed, dj179 - Dippie, Brian W., Charles M. Russell Word Painter, 1993, signed, dj
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Dippie, Brian W., Charles M. Russell Word Painter, 1993, signed, dj
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Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Craze, Sophia, Charles M. Russell, 1989180 - Craze, Sophia, Charles M. Russell, 1989
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Craze, Sophia, Charles M. Russell, 1989
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Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 books: Fletcher, Robert H., Free Grass to Fences, chip on top of back cover, good condition; McCra181 - 2 books: Fletcher, Robert H., Free Grass to Fences, chip on top of back cover, good condition; McCra
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2 books: Fletcher, Robert H., Free Grass to Fences, chip on top of back cover, good condition; McCracken, Harold, George Catlin and the old Frontier,
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Sold to baronofbeef for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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2 Books: Russell, Charles M., Good Medicine, 1929 Edition, heavy wear on dj, book in excellent condi182 - 2 Books: Russell, Charles M., Good Medicine, 1929 Edition, heavy wear on dj, book in excellent condi
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2 Books: Russell, Charles M., Good Medicine, 1929 Edition, heavy wear on dj, book in excellent condition; Russell, Charles M., Trails Plowed Under, St
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Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Will James, double-panel sketch, In the Chute & Rodeo Scene, pen & ink, unsigned, 7" x 12", framed183 - Will James, double-panel sketch, In the Chute & Rodeo Scene, pen & ink, unsigned, 7" x 12", framed
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Will James, double-panel sketch, In the Chute & Rodeo Scene, pen & ink, unsigned, 7" x 12", framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Will James, sketch page, pencil, cowboys, horses, Indians, unsigned, 12" x 9", matted184 - Will James, sketch page, pencil, cowboys, horses, Indians, unsigned, 12" x 9", matted
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Will James, sketch page, pencil, cowboys, horses, Indians, unsigned, 12" x 9", matted
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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RUGER .22 cal., SA, 5 ½” barrel, s#72461185 - RUGER .22 cal., SA, 5 ½” barrel, s#72461
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RUGER .22 cal., SA, 5 ½” barrel, s#72461
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Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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RUGER .22 cal., SA, 6 ½” barrel, s#60-80286186 - RUGER .22 cal., SA, 6 ½” barrel, s#60-80286
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RUGER .22 cal., SA, 6 ½” barrel, s#60-80286
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Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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McChesney rattlesnake bit, copper/brass trim, jeweled eyes, with headstall187 - McChesney rattlesnake bit, copper/brass trim, jeweled eyes, with headstall
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McChesney rattlesnake bit, copper/brass trim, jeweled eyes, with headstall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to jamesculver for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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Kelly Bros. & Parker silver mtd. S-curve bit, with studded headstall, nice188 - Kelly Bros. & Parker silver mtd. S-curve bit, with studded headstall, nice
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Kelly Bros. & Parker silver mtd. S-curve bit, with studded headstall, nice
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo silver mtd. bridle, very old189 - Navajo silver mtd. bridle, very old
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Navajo silver mtd. bridle, very old
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Sold to lottassilver for (210.00 + 37.80BP) = 247.80
 
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Peterson, Larry, CMR Legacy, 1999, leather bound in slip cover, signed & personalized, #36190 - Peterson, Larry, CMR Legacy, 1999, leather bound in slip cover, signed & personalized, #36
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Peterson, Larry, CMR Legacy, 1999, leather bound in slip cover, signed & personalized, #36
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Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Renner, Ginger, A Limitless Sky, 1986, 1st ed. dj191 - Renner, Ginger, A Limitless Sky, 1986, 1st ed. dj
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Renner, Ginger, A Limitless Sky, 1986, 1st ed. dj
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Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Renner, Frederic G., Charles M. Russell, 1984, dj192 - Renner, Frederic G., Charles M. Russell, 1984, dj
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Renner, Frederic G., Charles M. Russell, 1984, dj
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Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WIN 52B, .22, bull barrel, target rifle, hardwood stock, target peep sights, adj. sling mounts, bolt193 - WIN 52B, .22, bull barrel, target rifle, hardwood stock, target peep sights, adj. sling mounts, bolt
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WIN 52B, .22, bull barrel, target rifle, hardwood stock, target peep sights, adj. sling mounts, bolt action, s#64575B
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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REMINGTON 721 .270, bolt action, refinished stock, Weaver scope194 - REMINGTON 721 .270, bolt action, refinished stock, Weaver scope
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REMINGTON 721 .270, bolt action, refinished stock, Weaver scope
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Will James, 2 drawings, titled: 1700, 1800, pen & ink, both unsigned195 - Will James, 2 drawings, titled: 1700, 1800, pen & ink, both unsigned
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Will James, 2 drawings, titled: 1700, 1800, pen & ink, both unsigned
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Will James, The Guardian Angel of the Range, pencil, unsigned, 8” x 10”, framed196 - Will James, The Guardian Angel of the Range, pencil, unsigned, 8” x 10”, framed
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Will James, The Guardian Angel of the Range, pencil, unsigned, 8” x 10”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Will James, The Desert, pencil, sketch & poem, signed W.R. James, 10” x 8”, framed197 - Will James, The Desert, pencil, sketch & poem, signed W.R. James, 10” x 8”, framed
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Will James, The Desert, pencil, sketch & poem, signed W.R. James, 10” x 8”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Buermann long-shank iron spurs; & Deer Lodge Prison aluminum bit, ca. 1930’s, sterling silver inlaid198 - Buermann long-shank iron spurs; & Deer Lodge Prison aluminum bit, ca. 1930’s, sterling silver inlaid
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Buermann long-shank iron spurs; & Deer Lodge Prison aluminum bit, ca. 1930’s, sterling silver inlaid diamonds & engraved butterflies
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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