Montana Frontier Trading Post

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We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days.

Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection.

Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).
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Civil War Period Painted Canvas Prairie Trunk600 - Civil War Period Painted Canvas Prairie Trunk
Davis Brothers Auction
As used by settlers traveling to the west in search of fortune and a new life. This example has unusual painted canvas covering. 21" long, 12&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades601 - Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Part of an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of 1920s to 1945s Shooting Badges601 - Lot of 1920s to 1945s Shooting Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping including a Tirador badge.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Indian Wars Cavalry Shoulder Boards602 - Indian Wars Cavalry Shoulder Boards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched pair of bullion shoulder boards.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades602 - Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Part of an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades603 - Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Part of an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 US Army Musician's Pouch603 - WW1 US Army Musician's Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old case. Unsure as to specific use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indian Wars Competition of Distinguished Marksman604 - Indian Wars Competition of Distinguished Marksman
Davis Brothers Auction
US Army Indian Wars. Bronze 2nd Class Prize. Competition of Distinguished Marksman. Reproduction.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades604 - Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Part of an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades605 - Lot of Ancient Stone Knife Blades
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Part of an old collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Indian Wars Bronze Shooting Prize605 - Indian Wars Bronze Shooting Prize
Davis Brothers Auction
US Army Indian Wars. Bronze Shooting Prize for Soldiers Qualifying w/ Trapdoor Rifles & Carbines. Reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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US Army Indian Wars Bronze Army Skirmish Prize606 - US Army Indian Wars Bronze Army Skirmish Prize
Davis Brothers Auction
Bronze. Reproduction.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Huge lot of Muzzleloader Muzzle Blasts Magazine606 - Huge lot of Muzzleloader Muzzle Blasts Magazine
Davis Brothers Auction
Huge grouping. Unusual and hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Grouping of Montana Indian Books607 - Large Grouping of Montana Indian Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of books. All relating to Indian and Western life.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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US Army Indian Wars 3rd Class Marksmanship Award607 - US Army Indian Wars 3rd Class Marksmanship Award
Davis Brothers Auction
Bronze. Reproduction.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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US Indian Wars 1st Class Prize Cavalry608 - US Indian Wars 1st Class Prize Cavalry
Davis Brothers Auction
Bronze Reproduction.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of US Forest Service Axes Pulaski608 - Pair of US Forest Service Axes Pulaski
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Both are ex forest service.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Huge Wood Ethnographic Pounding Pestle609 - Huge Wood Ethnographic Pounding Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Huge pestle. Possibly South American. 61" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Indian Wars Competition of Distinguished Marksman609 - Indian Wars Competition of Distinguished Marksman
Davis Brothers Auction
US Army Indian Wars, Bronze 2nd Class Prize, Competition of Distinguished Marksman. Bronze. Reproduction.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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US Indian Wars 1st Class Prize Cavalry Competition610 - US Indian Wars 1st Class Prize Cavalry Competition
Davis Brothers Auction
Bronze. Reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Spear610 - Democratic Republic of the Congo Spear
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice tribal spear. From the DRC. 72.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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M1902 WW1 US Cavalry Presentation Sword611 - M1902 WW1 US Cavalry Presentation Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sword. Presented on the back as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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San Angelo Army Air Field Texas Yearbook 43-14611 - San Angelo Army Air Field Texas Yearbook 43-14
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice class book and silk pillow case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt612 - Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Knights Pythias Fraternal Sword612 - Knights Pythias Fraternal Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sword. Knights Pythias.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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South Pacific Hardwood Bow and Arrows WW2613 - South Pacific Hardwood Bow and Arrows WW2
Davis Brothers Auction
Brought back by a GI following WW2.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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WW2 Korean War Chin Straps for M1 Army Helmets613 - WW2 Korean War Chin Straps for M1 Army Helmets
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Canteen614 - 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice unit identified Spanish American War canteen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antediluvian Royal Order of Buffaloes Medals614 - Antediluvian Royal Order of Buffaloes Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collar. Quite flashy.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Nigerian Africa Yoruba Beaded Tribal Chair615 - Nigerian Africa Yoruba Beaded Tribal Chair
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful piece of beadwork. Phenomenal amounts of time must have went into its production. Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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Lot of 5 Vietnam Burlap Bunker Sand Bags615 - Lot of 5 Vietnam Burlap Bunker Sand Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 5 Vietnam Burlap Bunker Sand Bags616 - Lot of 5 Vietnam Burlap Bunker Sand Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whiteail Deer Mount616 - Gene Wensel Whiteail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount617 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 5 Vietnam Burlap Bunker Sand Bags617 - Lot of 5 Vietnam Burlap Bunker Sand Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army Double Loop Holster618 - Colt Single Action Army Double Loop Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Gene Wensel African Gemsbok Skull Mount618 - Gene Wensel African Gemsbok Skull Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount619 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1970 Vietnam Medical Trauma Leg Splints619 - 1970 Vietnam Medical Trauma Leg Splints
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 British 303 Cavalry Bandoleer620 - WW1 British 303 Cavalry Bandoleer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition with some shells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount620 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount621 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case621 - Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Sioux Indian Quilled Pipe Stem622 - Antique Sioux Indian Quilled Pipe Stem
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pipe stem. Crow Indian quill band on bottom. Not a reproduction like most you see available for sale.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount622 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Gene Wensel African Zebra Pillow623 - Gene Wensel African Zebra Pillow
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene, pillow has wear. No sales to California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Military Rifle Wood Hand Guard623 - Military Rifle Wood Hand Guard
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown rifle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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20th Century Indian Peace Pipe Stem624 - 20th Century Indian Peace Pipe Stem
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older stem. 1930's or so.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount624 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount625 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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