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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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Russell, C.M., Rawhide Rawlins, 1921, loose spine244 - Russell, C.M., Rawhide Rawlins, 1921, loose spine
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Russell, C.M., Rawhide Rawlins, 1921, loose spine
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Unmarked silver mtd. spurs, contemporary245 - Unmarked silver mtd. spurs, contemporary
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Unmarked silver mtd. spurs, contemporary
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Sold to hughie for (435.00 + 78.30BP) = 513.30
 
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Tuffy Berg (1940-1991), bronze, racoon family, #5/15, 1989, 16"w x21"h246 - Tuffy Berg (1940-1991), bronze, racoon family, #5/15, 1989, 16"w x21"h
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Tuffy Berg (1940-1991), bronze, racoon family, #5/15, 1989, 16"w x21"h
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Scriver, Bob, No More Buffalo, 1982, 1st ed., dj247 - Scriver, Bob, No More Buffalo, 1982, 1st ed., dj
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Scriver, Bob, No More Buffalo, 1982, 1st ed., dj
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3 books: Murphy, Clyde F., The Glittering Hill, 1st, dj torn; McClintock, Walter, The Old North Trai248 - 3 books: Murphy, Clyde F., The Glittering Hill, 1st, dj torn; McClintock, Walter, The Old North Trai
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3 books: Murphy, Clyde F., The Glittering Hill, 1st, dj torn; McClintock, Walter, The Old North Trail, 1910, loose binding, worn cover, Stone, Arthur
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Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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2 books: James, Will, Smokey, 1929; James, Will, Sand, 1929249 - 2 books: James, Will, Smokey, 1929; James, Will, Sand, 1929
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2 books: James, Will, Smokey, 1929; James, Will, Sand, 1929
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Sold to rowdyguns for (40.00 + 7.20BP) = 47.20
 
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Buermann spurs, drop shank, steel250 - Buermann spurs, drop shank, steel
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Buermann spurs, drop shank, steel
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Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Kelly Bros. & Parker spurs, silver inlay, short shank251 - Kelly Bros. & Parker spurs, silver inlay, short shank
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Kelly Bros. & Parker spurs, silver inlay, short shank
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Smith, Tucker, The Paintings of Tucker Smith, A Celebration of Nature, signed title page, 1st,limite252 - Smith, Tucker, The Paintings of Tucker Smith, A Celebration of Nature, signed title page, 1st,limite
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Smith, Tucker, The Paintings of Tucker Smith, A Celebration of Nature, signed title page, 1st,limited deluxe edition, worn dj, book in excellent condi
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Moynahan, J.M. & Tromp, Andy, The West of Sandy Ingersoll, Signed & Inscribed by Sandy Ingersoll 6/1253 - Moynahan, J.M. & Tromp, Andy, The West of Sandy Ingersoll, Signed & Inscribed by Sandy Ingersoll 6/1
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Moynahan, J.M. & Tromp, Andy, The West of Sandy Ingersoll, Signed & Inscribed by Sandy Ingersoll 6/1/79, 1974 Edition, dj, good condition
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Antique leather breast collar, studded trim w/ horse rosettes254 - Antique leather breast collar, studded trim w/ horse rosettes
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Antique leather breast collar, studded trim w/ horse rosettes
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Sold to henry315 for (30.00 + 5.40BP) = 35.40
 
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Crockett silver mtd.spurs255 - Crockett silver mtd.spurs
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Crockett spurs stainless w/ silver overlaid mustache.
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2 Books: Linderman, Frank Bird, Recollections of Charley Russell, torn dj; Adams, Ramon & Britzman, 256 - 2 Books: Linderman, Frank Bird, Recollections of Charley Russell, torn dj; Adams, Ramon & Britzman,
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2 Books: Linderman, Frank Bird, Recollections of Charley Russell, torn dj; Adams, Ramon & Britzman, Homer E., Charles M. Russell, The Cowboy Art...
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Nicholas, John H., Tom Mix, 1980, 1st ed.257 - Nicholas, John H., Tom Mix, 1980, 1st ed.
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Nicholas, John H., Tom Mix, 1980, 1st ed.
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Crockett spurs, aluminum, 2” rowels258 - Crockett spurs, aluminum, 2” rowels
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Crockett spurs, aluminum, 2” rowels
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Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Crockett bull spurs259 - Crockett bull spurs
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Crockett bull spurs
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2 books: James, Will, Home Ranch; James, Will, The Drifting Cowboy, water stain260 - 2 books: James, Will, Home Ranch; James, Will, The Drifting Cowboy, water stain
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2 books: James, Will, Home Ranch; James, Will, The Drifting Cowboy, water stain
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Crockett Renelde spurs, silver261 - Crockett Renelde spurs, silver
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Crockett Renelde spurs, silver
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Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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U.S. work horse bridle w/ US rosettes; AND Prison-made leather braided headstall, w/ iron bit262 - U.S. work horse bridle w/ US rosettes; AND Prison-made leather braided headstall, w/ iron bit
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U.S. work horse bridle w/ US rosettes; AND Prison-made leather braided headstall, w/ iron bit
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Sold to baileyr for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Greenwich Workshop, The Art of Howard Terpning, dj263 - Greenwich Workshop, The Art of Howard Terpning, dj
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Greenwich Workshop, The Art of Howard Terpning, dj
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Hassrick, Royal B., The George Catlin Book of American Indians, 1981, out of print264 - Hassrick, Royal B., The George Catlin Book of American Indians, 1981, out of print
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Hassrick, Royal B., The George Catlin Book of American Indians, 1981, out of print
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Turquoise sterling silver hat band265 - Turquoise sterling silver hat band
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Turquoise sterling silver hat band
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Krakel, Dean, End of the Trail, 1973, 1st ed.266 - Krakel, Dean, End of the Trail, 1973, 1st ed.
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Krakel, Dean, End of the Trail, 1973, 1st ed.
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Crouch, Donald E., Carl Rungius (The Complete Prints of 1989)267 - Crouch, Donald E., Carl Rungius (The Complete Prints of 1989)
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Crouch, Donald E., Carl Rungius (The Complete Prints of 1989)
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2 Pieces: Mike Hollern, Over the rockies/honkers, 5” x 13”, signed print, 31/100, framed; Mike Holle268 - 2 Pieces: Mike Hollern, Over the rockies/honkers, 5” x 13”, signed print, 31/100, framed; Mike Holle
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2 Pieces: Mike Hollern, Over the rockies/honkers, 5” x 13”, signed print, 31/100, framed; Mike Hollern, Cruisin’, 5” x 13”, signed print, 17/100, fram
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Buermann Star Steel Silver drop shank spurs269 - Buermann Star Steel Silver drop shank spurs
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Buermann Star Steel Silver drop shank spurs
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Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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2 - Studded fancy bridles, 1 w/ Crockett bit270 - 2 - Studded fancy bridles, 1 w/ Crockett bit
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2 - Studded fancy bridles, 1 w/ Crockett bit
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Sold to jamesculver for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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2 books: Glasscock, C.B., The War of the Copper Kings, light wear on cover edges; Toole, K. Ross, Tw271 - 2 books: Glasscock, C.B., The War of the Copper Kings, light wear on cover edges; Toole, K. Ross, Tw
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2 books: Glasscock, C.B., The War of the Copper Kings, light wear on cover edges; Toole, K. Ross, Twentieth-Century Montana, A state of Extremes, dj
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Sold to 1_ktoavs for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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The Years of George Montgomery, 1981, personalized & signed272 - The Years of George Montgomery, 1981, personalized & signed
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The Years of George Montgomery, 1981, personalized & signed
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