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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Gene Wensel Painted Wood Plaque Whitetail Deer650 - Gene Wensel Painted Wood Plaque Whitetail Deer
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Nice painting of Gene dragging one of his deer through the forest. Painted on wood. Signed by Gene. 11...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gene Wensel Personal Ford F150 License Plate651 - Gene Wensel Personal Ford F150 License Plate
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Personal signed license plate from Gene's Ford F150.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 Cavalry Officers Leggings651 - WW1 Cavalry Officers Leggings
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Dusty.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vietnam NVA Vietcong Chinese Ammo Bandoleer652 - Vietnam NVA Vietcong Chinese Ammo Bandoleer
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Nice old ammo belt
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Pair of African Wood Carvings652 - Pair of African Wood Carvings
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 17" and 18" tall respectively.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Traditional Bowhunters of Montana Arrow653 - Traditional Bowhunters of Montana Arrow
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Presented to Gene by the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana. Signed by Gene. Very nice piece. 6.5"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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10 Round AK47 Chinese Polytech Magazine653 - 10 Round AK47 Chinese Polytech Magazine
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Nice 10 round hunting magazine.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 M2A1 Flamethrower Wand Hoses654 - WW2 M2A1 Flamethrower Wand Hoses
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Braided hoses off of a Flamethrower.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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African Miniature Bow and Poison Arrow Jar654 - African Miniature Bow and Poison Arrow Jar
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Naughty African Wood Carving655 - Naughty African Wood Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of .50 Caliber Machine Gun Shell Casings655 - Lot of .50 Caliber Machine Gun Shell Casings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of brass with links.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW1 Ohio National Guard Camp Willis Photo656 - WW1 Ohio National Guard Camp Willis Photo
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Nice old unit photo in frame.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sculpture of Gene Wensel Dragging His Deer656 - Sculpture of Gene Wensel Dragging His Deer
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. Very nice sculpture of Gene. Titled "Pleased", made by Priscill...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Jawed Stag Beetle Framed Philippines657 - Jawed Stag Beetle Framed Philippines
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Very nice framed bug. Odontolabis intermedius. 9" by 11" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen Bullet Impact657 - WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen Bullet Impact
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Nice canteen. Identified on the front as shown. Appears to have been struck by a bullet or shrapnel.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Reproduction M3 M6 Milsco Knife Sheath 1943658 - Reproduction M3 M6 Milsco Knife Sheath 1943
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Reproduction.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Giant Green Stick Bug Nymph Malaysia658 - Giant Green Stick Bug Nymph Malaysia
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Heteropteryx dilatata Very nice framed bug. 9" by 9" framed.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pipistrellus javanicus Javanese Jungle Bat659 - Pipistrellus javanicus Javanese Jungle Bat
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Pipistrellus javanicus Very nice framed bug. 9" by 11" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Korean War Pilots Smith Wesson Revolver Holster659 - Korean War Pilots Smith Wesson Revolver Holster
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Nice scarce .38 revolver holster.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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WW1 AEF Theater Presentation Charger Plate660 - WW1 AEF Theater Presentation Charger Plate
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Nice old chalkware plate.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Goliath Beetle Goliathus orientalis Zaire660 - Goliath Beetle Goliathus orientalis Zaire
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Goliathus orientalis. Very nice framed bug. 9" by 9" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Giant Tarantula Mygales Peru Framed Bug661 - Giant Tarantula Mygales Peru Framed Bug
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Very nice framed bug. 9" by 9" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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WW2 CCC Conservation Corps Hats661 - WW2 CCC Conservation Corps Hats
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WW2 Dated.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Air Corps Summer Flight Helmet A-9662 - WW2 US Army Air Corps Summer Flight Helmet A-9
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Size Small. Nice example with wool chin guard.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Spiney Devil Eurycantha horrida New Guinea662 - Spiney Devil Eurycantha horrida New Guinea
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Eurycantha horrida. Very nice framed bug. 9" by 9" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Giant Jungle Scorpion Tanzania Pandinus Cavimanus663 - Giant Jungle Scorpion Tanzania Pandinus Cavimanus
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Pandinus Cavimanus. Very nice framed bug. 4.5" by 7" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 Model 1917 Bolo Knife Plumb663 - WW1 Model 1917 Bolo Knife Plumb
Davis Brothers Auction
Has quite a bit of blade wear as shown. Original sheath.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW1 1903 Springfield Rifle Bayonet664 - WW1 1903 Springfield Rifle Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Full size bayonet. Scabbard and cover appear to be reproduction.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Primal Dreams Ramblin Rednecks Gene Wensel664 - Primal Dreams Ramblin Rednecks Gene Wensel
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Both are signed as shown
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Primal Dreams Ramblin Rednecks Gene Wensel665 - Primal Dreams Ramblin Rednecks Gene Wensel
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Both are signed as shown
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Reproduction WW2 Springfield 1903 Bayonet665 - Reproduction WW2 Springfield 1903 Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
I cannot remove the bayonet from the scabbard. It appears to be one of the greek made reproductions.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 1903 Springfield Rifle Bayonet666 - WW1 1903 Springfield Rifle Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Full size bayonet. Nice example.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Primal Dreams Ramblin Rednecks Gene Wensel666 - Primal Dreams Ramblin Rednecks Gene Wensel
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Both are signed as shown
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Year of the Sasquatch John Green667 - Year of the Sasquatch John Green
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Second Edition with Maps.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 1lb Original TNT Block Case667 - WW2 1lb Original TNT Block Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Case only, no contents.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Fort Sam Houston 3rd Cavalry Trophy668 - Fort Sam Houston 3rd Cavalry Trophy
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Nice old trophy cup. Top is out of round.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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African Woven Basket668 - African Woven Basket
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 18.5" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Huge Montana Black Bear Gene Wensel669 - Huge Montana Black Bear Gene Wensel
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed on the back. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 US Army Officers Belt669 - WW1 US Army Officers Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old belt.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 Pair of 1912 US Cavalry Stirrups670 - WW1 Pair of 1912 US Cavalry Stirrups
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of stirrups.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Framed Fishing Lure Collection670 - Framed Fishing Lure Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antelope Beetle Zaire Eudicella gralli671 - Antelope Beetle Zaire Eudicella gralli
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Eudicella gralli. Very nice framed bug. 6" by 8" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 Cartridge Boxes Rock Island Arsenal US Army671 - WW1 Cartridge Boxes Rock Island Arsenal US Army
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Nice pair of boxes.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Korean War an5771t7a Hydraulic Pressure Gauge672 - Korean War an5771t7a Hydraulic Pressure Gauge
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old plane part. Model an5771t7a
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Spike Nosed Fulgoridae Mayalsia672 - Spike Nosed Fulgoridae Mayalsia
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Very nice framed bug. 7" by 7" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Gene Wensel's Personal Bushnell Rifle Scope673 - Gene Wensel's Personal Bushnell Rifle Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 1918 Knuckle Trench Knife Scabbard673 - WW1 1918 Knuckle Trench Knife Scabbard
Davis Brothers Auction
Reproduction.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Korean War Orange Smoke Distress Signal Mark 13674 - Korean War Orange Smoke Distress Signal Mark 13
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Day and Night smoke signal.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pair of African Tribal Soapstone Carvings674 - Pair of African Tribal Soapstone Carvings
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Wensel Woodsman Broadheads675 - Wensel Woodsman Broadheads
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). New set on signed card. Glue has dried out.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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