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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1934 Pre War German Luger Holster P08775 - 1934 Pre War German Luger Holster P08
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Nice prewar holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Luger Holster P08775a - WW2 Nazi German Luger Holster P08
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice holster. bmd 42 code.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Western Leather Pistol Holster776 - Western Leather Pistol Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Traditional Arrowhead Making Supplies776 - Traditional Arrowhead Making Supplies
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected and used by Gene.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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African Woven Splint Basket777 - African Woven Splint Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 10.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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US Marked WW2 Ross Rifle Bayonet777 - US Marked WW2 Ross Rifle Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bayonet with scabbard and frog. US marked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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WW2 US M1 Carbine Rifle Stock778 - WW2 US M1 Carbine Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice WW2 period stock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Lynchs World Champion Turkey Call778 - Lynchs World Champion Turkey Call
Davis Brothers Auction
Model 102. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Wyoming Game Zipper Skinning Knife779 - Wyoming Game Zipper Skinning Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Used by Gene to skin many of his deer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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M50 Reising Wood Rifle Stock779 - M50 Reising Wood Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Fits the M50 Reising SMG.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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M70D Tank Telescope for 37mm Canon780 - M70D Tank Telescope for 37mm Canon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Collection of Gene Wensel Arrow Shafts780 - Collection of Gene Wensel Arrow Shafts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Handmade by Gene. Dovetailed two piece construction. Painted with Cadillac paint. Very nice group of arr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Allan Schwindt Big Horn Sheep Bronze781 - Allan Schwindt Big Horn Sheep Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made for the North American Longbow Safari 1988. Numbered 14/20. 10.5" by 7.5" on base.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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WW2 Ontario 1943 US Army Machete781 - WW2 Ontario 1943 US Army Machete
Davis Brothers Auction
Blade has been sharpened at some point.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 US Army Collins Legitimus Machete782 - WW2 US Army Collins Legitimus Machete
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice machete.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Jim Wantulok Bozeman Montana Grouse Print782 - Jim Wantulok Bozeman Montana Grouse Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Signed and numbered. Also has a hand drawn picture of Geese Landing on the backside. 11" by 13&qu...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Very Nice Pair of Handmade Fishing Nets783 - Very Nice Pair of Handmade Fishing Nets
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Very nice pair of custom made nets. One is signed by Gene.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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WW2 French MAS Spike Bayonet783 - WW2 French MAS Spike Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 Sheffield England Private Purchase Machete784 - WW2 Sheffield England Private Purchase Machete
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice machete.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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African Fly Whisk Fan Brush784 - 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 (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Dick Williams Signed Big Horn Sheep Prints785 - Dick Williams Signed Big Horn Sheep Prints
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). All signed and numbered. Made for Duncan Gilchrist's Giant Rams of Montana. Framed print is 13&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Civil War Model 1860 US Sword Scabbard785 - Civil War Model 1860 US Sword Scabbard
Davis Brothers Auction
Scabbard only, no sword.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 M1898 Prussian German Quillback Bayonet786 - WW1 M1898 Prussian German Quillback Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. No scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell786 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Early work from the artist. Triangle itself is 10.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell787 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early bell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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US Indian Wars Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet787 - US Indian Wars Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet788 - Krag US Model 1892 Springfield Jorgensen Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1899
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell788 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Early bell. 26" long total length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell789 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early bell. 18" length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet789 - WW2 Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Tokyo Arsenal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Mosin Nagant Russian Spike Bayonet790 - Mosin Nagant Russian Spike Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bayonet. Looks to be unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell790 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early bell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Bison Gear Missoula Montana Traveling Bow Case791 - Bison Gear Missoula Montana Traveling Bow Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Gene's personal travel bow cases. Signed. Very nice pair of bow bags. Made by Bison Gear of Missou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW2 Martin Belgian Made Machete791 - WW2 Martin Belgian Made Machete
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German K98 Mauser Bayonet792 - WW2 Nazi German K98 Mauser Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
No button. Tip is chipped. No scabbard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Gene Wensel Whitetail Deer Mount792 - 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 Pope and Young Coffee Cup793 - Gene Wensel Pope and Young Coffee Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
Personal coffee cup. Signed by Gene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 Mckeever Cartridge Box793 - WW1 Mckeever Cartridge Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice cartridge box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Type 92 Machine Gun Stripper Clip794 - WW2 Japanese Type 92 Machine Gun Stripper Clip
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice stripper clip in box as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Gene Wensel Montana Bowhunters Assn Coffee Cup794 - Gene Wensel Montana Bowhunters Assn Coffee Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
Personal coffee cup. Signed by Gene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zebra Hide Leather Piece795 - Zebra Hide Leather Piece
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene in Africa. Signed on the back. No sales to California. 18" by 27".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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European Military Accessory Pouch795 - European Military Accessory Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown use. Appears to be eastern european.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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East German Leather Shoulder Holster796 - East German Leather Shoulder Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Gene Wensel Personal Deer Hunting Pants796 - Gene Wensel Personal Deer Hunting Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). As used by Gene in the field. Made by Cabelas. Signed internally.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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American Archery Company Hunting Arrows797 - American Archery Company Hunting Arrows
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Factory box of Unused Arrows. 31" long total arrow length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WWII British PIAT Anti-Tank Launcher Monopod797 - WWII British PIAT Anti-Tank Launcher Monopod
Davis Brothers Auction
Original. Nice piece. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Reproduction WW1 Colt 1911 Swivel Holster798 - Reproduction WW1 Colt 1911 Swivel Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice repro, never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Gene Wensel Personal Travel Arrow Case798 - Gene Wensel Personal Travel Arrow Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Gene's Personal arrow case, as used while traveling and on his most famous hunts. Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Travel Arrow Case Box799 - Antique Travel Arrow Case Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Nice old piece. Quite rare. 40" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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M1918 Browning BAR Butt Stock799 - M1918 Browning BAR Butt Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Plastic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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