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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 spine244Russell, C.M., Rawhide Rawlins, 1921, loose spine
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Russell, C.M., Rawhide Rawlins, 1921, loose spine
Sold to floor for 30.00
Unmarked silver mtd. spurs, contemporary245Unmarked silver mtd. spurs, contemporary
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Unmarked silver mtd. spurs, contemporary
Sold to hughie for 513.30
Tuffy Berg (1940-1991), bronze, racoon family, #5/15, 1989, 16"w x21"h246Tuffy 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
Sold to floor for 150.00
Scriver, Bob, No More Buffalo, 1982, 1st ed., dj247Scriver, Bob, No More Buffalo, 1982, 1st ed., dj
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Scriver, Bob, No More Buffalo, 1982, 1st ed., dj
Sold to floor for 80.00
3 books: Murphy, Clyde F., The Glittering Hill, 1st, dj torn; McClintock, Walter, The Old North Trai2483 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
Sold to floor for 10.00
2 books: James, Will, Smokey, 1929; James, Will, Sand, 19292492 books: James, Will, Smokey, 1929; James, Will, Sand, 1929
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2 books: James, Will, Smokey, 1929; James, Will, Sand, 1929
Sold to rowdyguns for 47.20
Buermann spurs, drop shank, steel250Buermann spurs, drop shank, steel
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Buermann spurs, drop shank, steel
Sold to floor for 325.00
Kelly Bros. & Parker spurs, silver inlay, short shank251Kelly Bros. & Parker spurs, silver inlay, short shank
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Kelly Bros. & Parker spurs, silver inlay, short shank
Sold to floor for 500.00
Smith, Tucker, The Paintings of Tucker Smith, A Celebration of Nature, signed title page, 1st,limite252Smith, 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
Sold to floor for 100.00
Moynahan, J.M. & Tromp, Andy, The West of Sandy Ingersoll, Signed & Inscribed by Sandy Ingersoll 6/1253Moynahan, 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
Sold to floor for 20.00
Antique leather breast collar, studded trim w/ horse rosettes254Antique leather breast collar, studded trim w/ horse rosettes
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Antique leather breast collar, studded trim w/ horse rosettes
Sold to henry315 for 35.40
Crockett silver mtd.spurs255Crockett silver mtd.spurs
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Crockett spurs stainless w/ silver overlaid mustache.
Sold to floor for 230.00
2 Books: Linderman, Frank Bird, Recollections of Charley Russell, torn dj; Adams, Ramon & Britzman, 2562 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...
Sold to floor for 25.00
Nicholas, John H., Tom Mix, 1980, 1st ed.257Nicholas, John H., Tom Mix, 1980, 1st ed.
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Nicholas, John H., Tom Mix, 1980, 1st ed.
Sold to floor for 40.00
Crockett spurs, aluminum, 2” rowels258Crockett spurs, aluminum, 2” rowels
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Crockett spurs, aluminum, 2” rowels
Sold to floor for 160.00
Crockett bull spurs259Crockett bull spurs
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Crockett bull spurs
Sold to floor for 25.00
2 books: James, Will, Home Ranch; James, Will, The Drifting Cowboy, water stain2602 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
Sold to floor for 30.00
Crockett Renelde spurs, silver261Crockett Renelde spurs, silver
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Crockett Renelde spurs, silver
Sold to floor for 275.00
U.S. work horse bridle w/ US rosettes; AND Prison-made leather braided headstall, w/ iron bit262U.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
Sold to baileyr for 147.50
Greenwich Workshop, The Art of Howard Terpning, dj263Greenwich Workshop, The Art of Howard Terpning, dj
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Greenwich Workshop, The Art of Howard Terpning, dj
Sold to floor for 35.00
Hassrick, Royal B., The George Catlin Book of American Indians, 1981, out of print264Hassrick, 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
Sold to floor for 35.00
Turquoise sterling silver hat band265Turquoise sterling silver hat band
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Turquoise sterling silver hat band
Sold to floor for 175.00
Krakel, Dean, End of the Trail, 1973, 1st ed.266Krakel, Dean, End of the Trail, 1973, 1st ed.
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Krakel, Dean, End of the Trail, 1973, 1st ed.
Sold to floor for 5.00
Crouch, Donald E., Carl Rungius (The Complete Prints of 1989)267Crouch, Donald E., Carl Rungius (The Complete Prints of 1989)
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Crouch, Donald E., Carl Rungius (The Complete Prints of 1989)
Sold to floor for 65.00
2 Pieces: Mike Hollern, Over the rockies/honkers, 5” x 13”, signed print, 31/100, framed; Mike Holle2682 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
Sold to floor for 55.00
Buermann Star Steel Silver drop shank spurs269Buermann Star Steel Silver drop shank spurs
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Buermann Star Steel Silver drop shank spurs
Sold to floor for 225.00
2 - Studded fancy bridles, 1 w/ Crockett bit2702 - Studded fancy bridles, 1 w/ Crockett bit
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2 - Studded fancy bridles, 1 w/ Crockett bit
Sold to jamesculver for 177.00
2 books: Glasscock, C.B., The War of the Copper Kings, light wear on cover edges; Toole, K. Ross, Tw2712 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
Sold to 1_ktoavs for 29.50
The Years of George Montgomery, 1981, personalized & signed272The Years of George Montgomery, 1981, personalized & signed
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The Years of George Montgomery, 1981, personalized & signed
Sold to floor for 40.00