Montana Frontier History Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Frontier History Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items.
Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Tokens, Coins, Montana Photography and Historical Items, Band Signed Photos and Backstage Passes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, and so much more.
Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist.

Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Dave Powell, Tom Saubert, Les Peters, and Ralph Earl Decamp. A highlight of our art portion is the addition of an original Rembrandt etching of Jan Lutma.

Other lots of note include two industry award medals, given to Colorado Territory Gunsmith FW Freund for his accomplishments.

Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. Including a 7th Cavalry Montana Campaign Hat, a Signal Corps Messenger Pigeon Cage, Collection of Vietnam War Theater Made Patches, and many more unique and historical items.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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3 Antique Salvation Army Flags Blood and Fire101 - 3 Antique Salvation Army Flags Blood and Fire
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of old flags.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Collection of USMC Marine Corps Books101 - Collection of USMC Marine Corps Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All are USMC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Bound National Geographic and Life Magazines102 - Bound National Geographic and Life Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection of WW2 Time period magazines.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1980's Woven Straw Trucker Cowboy Hat102 - 1980's Woven Straw Trucker Cowboy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old hat with a ton of Trucker Pins. Also has pheasant feather hat band.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Trails Plowed Under Charles Russell103 - Trails Plowed Under Charles Russell
Davis Brothers Auction
1978 edition with dust jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vintage Weaver K 2.5 Rifle Scope103 - Vintage Weaver K 2.5 Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Standard crosshair. Nice scope.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage 6x Redfield Rifle Scope104 - Vintage 6x Redfield Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Duplex crosshair. Wideview
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Cowboy High Style Thomas Molesworth104 - Cowboy High Style Thomas Molesworth
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce book with dust jacket. 1992
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Serving Plate105 - Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Serving Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice antique plate. Engraved with Kappa Kappa Gamma. From the now closed house in Missoula Montana. 10" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Weaver K4 Rifle Scope105 - Vintage Weaver K4 Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Standard crosshair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Redfield 4x Rifle Scope106 - Vintage Redfield 4x Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Dent in the tube. Does not impact optics. Missing a cap. Standard crosshair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Serving Plate106 - Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Serving Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Engraved Kappa Kappa Gamma and Beta Phi. From the now closed house in Missoula Montana. 12" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Montana State Flag107 - Vintage Montana State Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older flag.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Redfield 3-9 Rifle Scope Widefield107 - Vintage Redfield 3-9 Rifle Scope Widefield
Davis Brothers Auction
Duplex reticle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Post WW2 German Pecar 4x81 Sniper Rifle Scope108 - Post WW2 German Pecar 4x81 Sniper Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
German #1 reticle. Nice scope.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Antique Republic of Nicaragua Flag108 - Antique Republic of Nicaragua Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Made by Menard and Tabery of Los Angeles California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Colonial South African Vierkleur Flag109 - Antique Colonial South African Vierkleur Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Rare Colonial Transitional period piece. Made by Menard and Tabery of Los Angeles California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Chinese Poly Tech 2.8x18 Rifle Scope109 - Chinese Poly Tech 2.8x18 Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Duplex reticle. Lens has a chip and needs replacement.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Weaver Marksman AO Rifle Scope110 - Vintage Weaver Marksman AO Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Duplex reticle. AO.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Republic of El Salvador Flag110 - Antique Republic of El Salvador Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Made by Menard and Tabery of Los Angeles California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique French Flag111 - Antique French Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Made by Menard and Tabery of Los Angeles California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mueller Tactical Rifle Scope 8.5-25x44111 - Mueller Tactical Rifle Scope 8.5-25x44
Davis Brothers Auction
Slide focus mil dot reticle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Harris Ultralight Bipod Model 1A2112 - Harris Ultralight Bipod Model 1A2
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Syrian Jordan Flag112 - Antique Syrian Jordan Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Made by Menard and Tabery of Los Angeles California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Antique 46 Star American Flag Oklahoma 1908113 - Antique 46 Star American Flag Oklahoma 1908
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare old flag. 46 stars, made in 1908 when Oklahoma joined the Union.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Harris S25 Rifle Bipod113 - Harris S25 Rifle Bipod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Civil War Era Field Telescope114 - Civil War Era Field Telescope
Davis Brothers Auction
Day and Night Glass. 24" long closed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 December 1943 Montana State Flag114 - WW2 December 1943 Montana State Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very rare flag. Only flown in 1943 by American soldiers. This is the only example we have ever seen in person. 55" by 59"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1930s Corduroy Vest Montana Jaycees Great Falls115 - 1930s Corduroy Vest Montana Jaycees Great Falls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare vest. Made from indigo corduroy. Has hand stitched patches on the back as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Harris 1A2 Ultralight Rifle Bipod115 - Harris 1A2 Ultralight Rifle Bipod
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Harris 1A2 Ultralight Rifle Bipod Model 25116 - Harris 1A2 Ultralight Rifle Bipod Model 25
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1930s Corduroy Vest Montana Jaycees Great Falls116 - 1930s Corduroy Vest Montana Jaycees Great Falls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare vest. Made from indigo corduroy. Has hand stitched patches on the back as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Vintage 90s Snap On Racing Sweatshirt117 - Vintage 90s Snap On Racing Sweatshirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice graphic Snap On sweatshirt. Size XL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Montana Cowboy Winchester Rifle Scabbard117 - Antique Montana Cowboy Winchester Rifle Scabbard
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Not marked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Civil War Era Colt 2 Cavity Bullet Mold118 - Civil War Era Colt 2 Cavity Bullet Mold
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. No markings.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Peterbilt Trucker Jacket Spalding Size XL118 - Vintage Peterbilt Trucker Jacket Spalding Size XL
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice 90s hooded trucker jacket. Size is XL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Montana Taxidermy Pheasant Mount119 - Montana Taxidermy Pheasant Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
16" tall, 25.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Ideal 25-20 SS Reloading Rifle Bullet Mold Tool119 - Ideal 25-20 SS Reloading Rifle Bullet Mold Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Antique Rifle Reloading Tool120 - Antique Rifle Reloading Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
No markings. pitting present. Unusual.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Zapotec Mexico Indian Pattern Southwest Rug120 - Zapotec Mexico Indian Pattern Southwest Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rug. Made by the Zapotec of Mexico to resemble a Navajo Rug. 41.5" by 69".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Indian Made Pine Needle Basket121 - Native American Indian Made Pine Needle Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall. Made from Pine Needles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Winchester 38 S&W Reloading Tool121 - Winchester 38 S&W Reloading Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Rare Winchester 40-65 Reloading Bullet Mold122 - Rare Winchester 40-65 Reloading Bullet Mold
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce mold. Pitted with wear. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Cheyenne Indian Beaded Moccasins122 - Antique Cheyenne Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of Moccasins.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Antique Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer123 - Antique Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Signed as shown. Exterior has been cleaned at some point. Interior has great old patina. 6.5" diameter. 4.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (2,450.00) = 2,450.00
 
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Al Shelton Hollywood California Pistol Holster123 - Al Shelton Hollywood California Pistol Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice high end custom made holster. Made by Al Shelton of Studio City Hollywood California. Al Shelton (1920-2016) was known affectionately as the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Vortex Razor 10x50 HD Binoculars124 - Vortex Razor 10x50 HD Binoculars
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice high end set of binoculars.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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20th Century Sioux Indian Beaded Doll124 - 20th Century Sioux Indian Beaded Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice doll. Bead and quillwork. Human hair and bone hair pipe beads. 20th Century. 12" tall, 9" arm span.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Antique Huron Native American Indian Snowshoes125 - Antique Huron Native American Indian Snowshoes
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pair of snowshoes. Made by the Huron Indian Tribe. 36.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Antique Cowboy Leather Gunfighter Holster125 - Antique Cowboy Leather Gunfighter Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rig. Used very little. Not all oiled up like most you see.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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