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Montana Frontier History Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States

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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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1960s Nomura Battery Operated Brave Eagle Toy201 - 1960s Nomura Battery Operated Brave Eagle Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Extremely clean in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 German Artillery Shell Casing201 - WW2 German Artillery Shell Casing
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old shell casing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Breech Covers Artillery202 - WW2 Japanese Breech Covers Artillery
Davis Brothers Auction
Assuming these were used to cover the muzzle of an artillery item. They appear to be Japanese.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Dry Goods Store Candy Dispensing Jar202 - Antique Dry Goods Store Candy Dispensing Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by E.M. Stevens of Chicago Illinois. No lid. Aluminum drawer opens to dispense candy or other assorted dry good bulk items. 12.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Religious Dry Point Engraving Signed203 - Religious Dry Point Engraving Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. Title is "The Lord is Truly Risen Alleluja". 16" by 19.5" including matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW1 Trench Art Shell Medical Flag AEF203 - WW1 Trench Art Shell Medical Flag AEF
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice trench art shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Parachute204 - WW2 Japanese Parachute
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual parachute. Possibly for supplies or cargo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Castrol Motor Oil Double Sided Dealer Sign204 - Castrol Motor Oil Double Sided Dealer Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original sign. 29.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Theodore Roosevelt Spokeman Review Washington Tray205 - Theodore Roosevelt Spokeman Review Washington Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce tray. Does have some oxidation damage as shown. Advertising from The Spokesman Review Newspaper of Spokane Washington. 13.5" by 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Grimes Signal Light Model K-3 US Navy205 - Grimes Signal Light Model K-3 US Navy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set in original box
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Roll of WW2 Sewing Thread206 - Roll of WW2 Sewing Thread
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount206 - Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older mount. Ready to hang. Unusual. 22" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount207 - Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older mount. Ready to hang. Unusual. 22" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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WW2 Italian Cavalry Carcano Bandoleer207 - WW2 Italian Cavalry Carcano Bandoleer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 British Pack for Airborne Bicycle208 - WW2 British Pack for Airborne Bicycle
Davis Brothers Auction
As used on the folding Airborne Bicycles. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Sears Roebuck and Co Store Sign208 - Antique Sears Roebuck and Co Store Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old original sign. Heavy gauge painted metal. Hung in front of the store. 14" by 36".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Nebraska Wildlife Habitat Fish and Game Sign209 - Nebraska Wildlife Habitat Fish and Game Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original sign. some wear as shown. 12" by 18".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet209 - WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Vietnam War Tankers Holster210 - Vietnam War Tankers Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice holster. Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Montana Bob Marshall Wilderness USFS Sign210 - Montana Bob Marshall Wilderness USFS Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sign. Custom made. Made by Hobo Joe of Hamilton Montana. 19.5" by 40".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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US National Parks Service Boundary Sign211 - US National Parks Service Boundary Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Original sign. As retired from Yellowstone National Park. 3" by 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 Japanese NCO Binoculars211 - WW2 Japanese NCO Binoculars
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair in original case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lot of WW2 Message Books w/ Pigeon Paper M-210212 - Lot of WW2 Message Books w/ Pigeon Paper M-210
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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US National Parks Service Boundary Sign212 - US National Parks Service Boundary Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Original sign. As retired from Yellowstone National Park. 3" by 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount213 - Nice Older Taxidermy Goat Ram Shoulder Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older mount. Ready to hang. Unusual. 24" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Lot of WW2 Message Books w/ Pigeon Paper M-210213 - Lot of WW2 Message Books w/ Pigeon Paper M-210
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vietnam War Extreme Cold Weather Mask214 - Vietnam War Extreme Cold Weather Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1971.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Civil War Tacked Leather Trunk214 - Antique Civil War Tacked Leather Trunk
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice leather covered trunk. Civil War time period. 24" long, 12" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Auguste Moreau Bronze Art Nouveau Lamp on Marble215 - Auguste Moreau Bronze Art Nouveau Lamp on Marble
Davis Brothers Auction
After Auguste Moreau. Very nice bronze lamp. Has some minor verdigris spotting as shown. Needs new bulbs. Has been rewired at some point. 36" t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW2 British Arm MK II Fullerphone215 - WW2 British Arm MK II Fullerphone
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pair of US Cavalry Bits216 - Pair of US Cavalry Bits
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of bits.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Custom Made Archery Long Bow Black Ghost216 - Custom Made Archery Long Bow Black Ghost
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked Sixty Two at Twenty Seven 63". Also signed but signature is illegible. 63" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Montana Salish Indian Toy Beaded Baby Cradle217 - Montana Salish Indian Toy Beaded Baby Cradle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Made by the Salish Indians of Montana. Ex Doug Allard Collection. 9" tall, 3" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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WW1 US Horse Gas Mask and Carrier217 - WW1 US Horse Gas Mask and Carrier
Davis Brothers Auction
Exact Reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 US Army Ordnance Jeep Tire Pump218 - WW2 US Army Ordnance Jeep Tire Pump
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Blackfoot Indian Montana Elk Antler Beaded Quirt218 - Blackfoot Indian Montana Elk Antler Beaded Quirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. Very nicely made piece. Made from Elk Antler, braided leather and beaded trade cloth. 31" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Neckerchief Slides Steer219 - Montana Indian Beaded Neckerchief Slides Steer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of 4 neckerchief slides. Also included is a small beaded man in headdress.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Model 1912 US Calvary Field Artillery Stirrups219 - Model 1912 US Calvary Field Artillery Stirrups
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 Leather Gunner Pilot Gloves220 - WW2 Leather Gunner Pilot Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Indian Trade Bead White Heart Necklace220 - Indian Trade Bead White Heart Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old beads, has a miniature Jefferson peace medal attached.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Montana Rocky Boy Indian Res Beaded Moccasins221 - Montana Rocky Boy Indian Res Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
First Half of the 20th Century. Made by the Rocky Boy Cree of Montana. 10.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW2 CCC Conservation Corps Hat221 - WW2 CCC Conservation Corps Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 German Army Wool HAt222 - WW2 German Army Wool HAt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins222 - Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
First Half of the 20th Century. Very nice pair of moccasins. May be Montana Cree. 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Montana Indian Made Parfleche Quill Knife Sheath223 - Montana Indian Made Parfleche Quill Knife Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. Painted Rawhide Parfleche construction with Quill work. Has a Green River Skinning Knife inside. Sheath is 10"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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French Indo China Belt Pistol Holster Ammo Pouch223 - French Indo China Belt Pistol Holster Ammo Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Web Pistol Belt224 - WW2 US Army Web Pistol Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Hopi Indian Baby Cradle and Flat Kachina Doll224 - Hopi Indian Baby Cradle and Flat Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. 10.5" long, 4.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Montana Flathead Indian Beaded Coat Flap225 - Montana Flathead Indian Beaded Coat Flap
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old beaded piece. Dated 1941. Made in Ronan Montana by the Flathead Indians. 6.5" wide, 6.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Vietnam War Louse Insecticide Powder225 - Vietnam War Louse Insecticide Powder
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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