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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African Water Scoop Zimbabwe750 - African Water Scoop Zimbabwe
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected in Africa by Gene as shown. Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Deer Killed by Gene Arrow to the Eye751 - Deer Killed by Gene Arrow to the Eye
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene as shown. Signed. This deer was killed by Gene. Upon field dressing it, he discovered
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Dead Kennedys Holiday in Cambodia T751 - Vintage Dead Kennedys Holiday in Cambodia T
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Very nice shirt. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Vtg Cotton Striped Frontier Cowboy Shirt752 - Vtg Cotton Striped Frontier Cowboy Shirt
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Metal button shirt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Wensel Woodsman Broadheads752 - Wensel Woodsman Broadheads
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). New set on signed card.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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African Rush Gathering Basket753 - African Rush Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 10.5" wide, 3" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army OG107 Pants753 - Vietnam War US Army OG107 Pants
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Nice pair of pants. No tags.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Vietnam M65 Cold Weather Field Jacket754 - Vietnam M65 Cold Weather Field Jacket
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Size is Large Long. Dated 1974.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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African Rush Gathering Basket754 - African Rush Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 12" wide, 3" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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African Rush Gathering Basket755 - African Rush Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 14" wide, 21" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Foul Weather Deck Poncho755 - WW2 US Navy Foul Weather Deck Poncho
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Staining as shown.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam 4 Pocket Jungle Jacket Uniform Large756 - Vietnam 4 Pocket Jungle Jacket Uniform Large
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Size Large Regular. OG107 Poplin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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African Rush Gathering Basket756 - African Rush Gathering Basket
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 15" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Large Group of African Safari Canes757 - Large Group of African Safari Canes
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. Nice grouping. Several indigenous made tourist canes, and a folding German
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vietnam Combat Photographer Jungle Jacket757 - Vietnam Combat Photographer Jungle Jacket
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Very neat jungle uniform jacket. Combat Photographer, Bao Chi Correspondent. Size Large Short.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps HBT Fatigue Jacket758 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps HBT Fatigue Jacket
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Very nice jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Lot of 4 Dave Kintzel Whitetail Deer Prints758 - Lot of 4 Dave Kintzel Whitetail Deer Prints
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Photo Slides Genes Hunting Trips759 - Lot of Photo Slides Genes Hunting Trips
Davis Brothers Auction
Classic Whitetails and Africa Best of. Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Truly a time capsule for the Gene Wensel collector.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1969 Vietnam Poplin Rip Stop Tropical Trousers759 - 1969 Vietnam Poplin Rip Stop Tropical Trousers
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Nice pair of trousers. Dated 1969.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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European Military Trousers760 - European Military Trousers
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Unknown country of origin.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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A Composite of Woody 1 of 1760 - A Composite of Woody 1 of 1
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made for Gene personally. Signed as shown. 18" by 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Framed Traditional Bowhunter Magazine Article761 - Framed Traditional Bowhunter Magazine Article
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Comes with extra copy of magazine. Signed on back. 17.25" by 33" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Korean War French Denim Trousers761 - Korean War French Denim Trousers
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Very nice pair of trousers. Marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam Combat Photographer Jungle Jacket762 - Vietnam Combat Photographer Jungle Jacket
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Very neat jungle uniform jacket. 1967 dated. Combat Photographer, Bao Chi Correspondent. Size Medium Regular.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Lot of Antique Duck Decoys762 - Lot of Antique Duck Decoys
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5 Waxed Canvas Decoys, two others with plastic heads. Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Jaws Woody763 - Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Jaws Woody
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. This is the Woody buck, Gene's largest ever deer. Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Vietnam War Cal Rose Rice Bag California763 - Vietnam War Cal Rose Rice Bag California
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Neat old rice bag. Dated 1963
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Vintage Montana Colorfast Cowboy Bandana764 - Vintage Montana Colorfast Cowboy Bandana
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Nice old bandana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Gene Wensel African Baboon Skull Mount764 - Gene Wensel African Baboon Skull Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Taken by Gene on a hunt with Jack Nicklaus. Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Large Montana Mountain Lion Skull Gene Wensel765 - Large Montana Mountain Lion Skull Gene Wensel
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene as shown. Signed Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Vintage Montana Colorfast Cowboy Bandana765 - Vintage Montana Colorfast Cowboy Bandana
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Nice old bandana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Antique Turkey Red Cowboy Bandana766 - Antique Turkey Red Cowboy Bandana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bandana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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African Wood Coat Rack766 - African Wood Coat Rack
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired in Africa by Gene.15.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gene Wensel Used Arrow Quiver767 - Gene Wensel Used Arrow Quiver
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Custom made for Gene. Signed on the back as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 West Point Army Hat767 - WW2 West Point Army Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old hat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Boxing Gloves768 - WW2 US Navy Boxing Gloves
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Nice old pair of gloves
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Montana Rattlesnake Skin768 - Montana Rattlesnake Skin
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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African Fly Whisk Fan Brush769 - African Fly Whisk Fan Brush
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired by Gene in Africa.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 International Flare Signal Gun Pistol769 - WW2 International Flare Signal Gun Pistol
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Nice old flare pistol.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Pilot Solar Stills - Life Raft Kits770 - WW2 US Navy Pilot Solar Stills - Life Raft Kits
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Neat pair of deadstock Solar Stills. These would have been issued to pilots and used in life rafts for carriers that were downed over the ocean. Used
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Gene Wensel Kill Arrow Mounted in Synthetic Horn770 - Gene Wensel Kill Arrow Mounted in Synthetic Horn
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). One of Gene's personal kill arrows.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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African Ironwood Rhino Carving771 - African Ironwood Rhino Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired by Gene in Africa. 10.5" long. Chipped tip of horn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 Leather Harness for Artillery Optical Tri Pod771 - WW1 Leather Harness for Artillery Optical Tri Pod
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Nice old piece. Leather is dry.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 Colt 1911 .45 Holster772 - WW2 Colt 1911 .45 Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
No date on back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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African Carved Wood Statue772 - African Carved Wood Statue
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired by Gene in Africa. Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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African Dance Mask773 - African Dance Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 20.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags773 - WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags
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Nice pair of bags. Complete with liners.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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US Air Force Crewman Pistol Holster774 - US Air Force Crewman Pistol Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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African Carved Wood Hippopotamus774 - African Carved Wood Hippopotamus
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 11" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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African Carved Ironwood Water Buffalo775 - African Carved Ironwood Water Buffalo
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 18" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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