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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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Silver mounted bit, unmarked, fully engraved with F4 on button, with headstall140 - Silver mounted bit, unmarked, fully engraved with F4 on button, with headstall
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Silver mounted bit, unmarked, fully engraved with F4 on button, with headstall
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to bengump for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Newhouse #4 ½ wolf trap, raised lettering141 - Newhouse #4 ½ wolf trap, raised lettering
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Newhouse #4 ½ wolf trap, raised lettering
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Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Newhouse #4, w/ chain, Oneida Community, N.Y.142 - Newhouse #4, w/ chain, Oneida Community, N.Y.
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Newhouse #4, w/ chain, Oneida Community, N.Y.
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Tray of artifacts, Agate Basin, Illinois, 8 points & beaded necklace143 - Tray of artifacts, Agate Basin, Illinois, 8 points & beaded necklace
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Tray of artifacts, Agate Basin, Illinois, 8 points & beaded necklace
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to for_rgr for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Tray of 80 points, Columbia River near Vantage, WA144 - Tray of 80 points, Columbia River near Vantage, WA
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Tray of 80 points, Columbia River near Vantage, WA
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to for_rgr for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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WIN 1895 .30-40, new 24” barrel, new bluing, s#53290, mfg. 1895145 - WIN 1895 .30-40, new 24” barrel, new bluing, s#53290, mfg. 1895
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WIN 1895 .30-40, new 24” barrel, new bluing, s#53290, mfg. 1895
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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COLT Woodsman Target pistol, .22, with extra elephant ear grips, pre-WWII (made 1941), in original b146 - COLT Woodsman Target pistol, .22, with extra elephant ear grips, pre-WWII (made 1941), in original b
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COLT Woodsman Target pistol, .22, with extra elephant ear grips, pre-WWII (made 1941), in original box, possibly unfired, s#150536
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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S&W .357 mag., double action, wood grips, 3” barrel, pinned & recessed, s#k982261147 - S&W .357 mag., double action, wood grips, 3” barrel, pinned & recessed, s#k982261
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S&W .357 mag., double action, wood grips, 3” barrel, pinned & recessed, s#k982261
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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J. Contway bronze, Malta Mustang, #120/250, 13 ½” h x 5” w x 9” l148 - J. Contway bronze, Malta Mustang, #120/250, 13 ½” h x 5” w x 9” l
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J. Contway bronze, Malta Mustang, #120/250, 13 ½” h x 5” w x 9” l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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J. Contway, pen & ink, cowboy, 2010, 8” x 10”149 - J. Contway, pen & ink, cowboy, 2010, 8” x 10”
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J. Contway, pen & ink, cowboy, 2010, 8” x 10”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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E. Garcia spurs #47-12, drop shank, jingle bobs, silver inlay150 - E. Garcia spurs #47-12, drop shank, jingle bobs, silver inlay
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E. Garcia spurs #47-12, drop shank, jingle bobs, silver inlay
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Crockett silver bit with horsehair headstall, shows wear151 - Crockett silver bit with horsehair headstall, shows wear
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Crockett silver bit with horsehair headstall, shows wear
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Sheryl Bodily, Summer Camp, oil on canvas, 16” x 20”152 - Sheryl Bodily, Summer Camp, oil on canvas, 16” x 20”
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Sheryl Bodily, Summer Camp, oil on canvas, 16” x 20”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Elmer Sprunger, Mission Mountain Buck, oil on canvas, 18” x 24”153 - Elmer Sprunger, Mission Mountain Buck, oil on canvas, 18” x 24”
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Elmer Sprunger, Mission Mountain Buck, oil on canvas, 18” x 24”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Brian Morger, Vaughn Mansion, oil, 30” x 48”, framed154 - Brian Morger, Vaughn Mansion, oil, 30” x 48”, framed
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Brian Morger, Vaughn Mansion, oil, 30” x 48”, framed Condition report: small tear near top center, repaired.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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WIN 1906 .22, pump, non-matching serial numbers, s#328720, s#509063B155 - WIN 1906 .22, pump, non-matching serial numbers, s#328720, s#509063B
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WIN 1906 .22, pump, non-matching serial numbers, s#328720, s#509063B
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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WIN 1906 .22, pump, inlaid wood diamond in stock, s#234636156 - WIN 1906 .22, pump, inlaid wood diamond in stock, s#234636
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WIN 1906 .22, pump, inlaid wood diamond in stock, s#234636
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Will James, On Day Herd – It always happens when you forget your slicker in camp, pencil, unsigned, 157 - Will James, On Day Herd – It always happens when you forget your slicker in camp, pencil, unsigned,
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Will James, On Day Herd – It always happens when you forget your slicker in camp, pencil, unsigned, 9" x 12"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Will James, artist & antelope, pen & ink, signed W.J., 10" x 8", matted158 - Will James, artist & antelope, pen & ink, signed W.J., 10" x 8", matted
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Will James, artist & antelope, pen & ink, signed W.J., 10" x 8", matted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Buermann Star Steel Silver arrow shank spurs, etched steer head, chap guard, heart buttons159 - Buermann Star Steel Silver arrow shank spurs, etched steer head, chap guard, heart buttons
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Buermann Star Steel Silver arrow shank spurs, etched steer head, chap guard, heart buttons
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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