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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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Sheryl Bodily, Fall Stagecoach, oil on canvas, 12” x 16”61 - Sheryl Bodily, Fall Stagecoach, oil on canvas, 12” x 16”
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Sheryl Bodily, Fall Stagecoach, oil on canvas, 12” x 16”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to rabryan for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Fleming bit, sterling inlaid, some repairs62 - Fleming bit, sterling inlaid, some repairs
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Fleming bit, sterling inlaid, some repairs, not all original.
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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J. Contway bronze, Mustanger, #12/50, 17” h x 9” w x 43”l63 - J. Contway bronze, Mustanger, #12/50, 17” h x 9” w x 43”l
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J. Contway bronze, Mustanger, #12/50, 17” h x 9” w x 43”l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Will James, untitled, wild bronc, charcoal, signed W.J., 10" x 11", framed64 - Will James, untitled, wild bronc, charcoal, signed W.J., 10" x 11", framed
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Will James, untitled, wild bronc, charcoal, signed W.J., 10" x 11", framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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Barbara East, watercolor, 3 cowboys & 3 cowdogs, 7” x 10”, framed65 - Barbara East, watercolor, 3 cowboys & 3 cowdogs, 7” x 10”, framed
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Barbara East, watercolor, 3 cowboys & 3 cowdogs, 7” x 10”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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C. L. Wheeler scale model Stage Coach, very detailed, excellent condition, in showcase, 20"l x 8 1/266 - C. L. Wheeler scale model Stage Coach, very detailed, excellent condition, in showcase, 20"l x 8 1/2
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C. L. Wheeler scale model Stage Coach, very detailed, excellent condition, in showcase, 20"l x 8 1/2"d x 12"h
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Piano box carriage, single seat, appears to be all original and in excellent condition. This carriag67 - Piano box carriage, single seat, appears to be all original and in excellent condition. This carriag
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Piano box carriage, single seat, appears to be all original and in excellent condition. This carriage is very light, but very strong. It has bearings
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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H.H. HEISER saddle, 14.5”, w/ tapaderos, metal horn, Provenance: Dusty Rhodes Collection68 - H.H. HEISER saddle, 14.5”, w/ tapaderos, metal horn, Provenance: Dusty Rhodes Collection
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H.H. HEISER saddle, 14.5”, w/ tapaderos, metal horn, Provenance: Dusty Rhodes Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to richa69 for (750.00 + 135.00BP) = 885.00
 
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Will James, Better Than Riches, pencil, unsigned, 5" x 9", framed69 - Will James, Better Than Riches, pencil, unsigned, 5" x 9", framed
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Will James, Better Than Riches, pencil, unsigned, 5" x 9", framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Will James, untitled, Meat for the Homesteader, unsigned, 8" x 10", matted70 - Will James, untitled, Meat for the Homesteader, unsigned, 8" x 10", matted
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Will James, untitled, Meat for the Homesteader, unsigned, 8" x 10", matted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Buermann Hercules Bronze spurs71 - Buermann Hercules Bronze spurs
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Buermann Hercules Bronze spurs
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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WIN 1894, .30-30 carbine, s#188557, mfg. 1900, rare “Browning Brothers” mark on barrel72 - WIN 1894, .30-30 carbine, s#188557, mfg. 1900, rare “Browning Brothers” mark on barrel
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WIN 1894, .30-30 carbine, s#188557, mfg. 1900, rare “Browning Brothers” mark on barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to skyroom03 for (4,250.00 + 765.00BP) = 5,015.00
 
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WIN 1894 Deluxe, .32 WIN, mfg. 1901, ½ magazine takedown, 32 special sight, s#228710, checkered grip73 - WIN 1894 Deluxe, .32 WIN, mfg. 1901, ½ magazine takedown, 32 special sight, s#228710, checkered grip
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WIN 1894 Deluxe, .32 WIN, mfg. 1901, ½ magazine takedown, 32 special sight, s#228710, checkered grips. Winchester letter.
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (5,250.00) = 5,250.00
 
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KEYSTONE BROS., San Francisco, saddle 14”, floral tooling74 - KEYSTONE BROS., San Francisco, saddle 14”, floral tooling
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KEYSTONE BROS., San Francisco, saddle 14”, floral tooling
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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J. Contway bronze, Changing Horses, #12/50, 16”h x 15”w x 32”l75 - J. Contway bronze, Changing Horses, #12/50, 16”h x 15”w x 32”l
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J. Contway bronze, Changing Horses, #12/50, 16”h x 15”w x 32”l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,850.00) = 3,850.00
 
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Jack Connolly saddle, Livingston, MT, free-wheeling rig (his patent), fully tooled76 - Jack Connolly saddle, Livingston, MT, free-wheeling rig (his patent), fully tooled
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Jack Connolly saddle, Livingston, MT, free-wheeling rig (his patent), fully tooled
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison hitched horsehair bridle, c. 1918, multi-colored, w/ silver inlaid bit77 - Deer Lodge Prison hitched horsehair bridle, c. 1918, multi-colored, w/ silver inlaid bit
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Deer Lodge Prison hitched horsehair bridle, c. 1918, multi-colored, w/ silver inlaid bit
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to hughie for (3,300.00 + 594.00BP) = 3,894.00
 
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WIN 1894, .32 WIN Special, s#219084977a - WIN 1894, .32 WIN Special, s#2190849
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WIN 1894, .32 WIN Special, s#2190849
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Blackfeet leggins, c. 1910, excellent beadwork, thread sewn78 - Blackfeet leggins, c. 1910, excellent beadwork, thread sewn
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Blackfeet leggins, c. 1910, excellent beadwork, thread sewn
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Northern Plains Indian beaded war club, "skull cracker," excellent beadwork, c. 1800's79 - Northern Plains Indian beaded war club, "skull cracker," excellent beadwork, c. 1800's
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Northern Plains Indian beaded war club, "skull cracker," excellent beadwork, c. 1800's
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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