Montana Frontier Trading Post

Auction Details

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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Cassius Hayward Styles Snake Wood Stave Bow825 - Cassius Hayward Styles Snake Wood Stave Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Unifinished bow. Made by Cassius Hayward Styles circa 1920's. Rare. 72" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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M50 Reising Wood Rifle Stock825 - M50 Reising Wood Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice stock for the M50 Reising.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German MG34 Rifle Barrel826 - WW2 Nazi German MG34 Rifle Barrel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice barrel in carrying case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Legends of the Longbow Glenn St Charles826 - Legends of the Longbow Glenn St Charles
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Complete set with original paperwork and receipt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Gene Wensel Custom Made Travel Arrow Case827 - Gene Wensel Custom Made Travel Arrow Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Custom made by Gene for travel. Circa 1975. 24" by 35.5". Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 M7a3 Grenade Launcher827 - WW2 M7a3 Grenade Launcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German MG34 Rifle Barrel828 - WW2 Nazi German MG34 Rifle Barrel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice barrel in camo painted case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Brothers of the Snow Skis Icelantic New Signed828 - Brothers of the Snow Skis Icelantic New Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Nice pair of Skis. Custom made for Gene and his Brother by Icelantic Skis. Signed. 71" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts829 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German MG34 Parts Kit829 - WW2 Nazi German MG34 Parts Kit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice parts kit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (825.00) = 825.00
 
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WW2 Springfield Model 1903 Rifle 1942830 - WW2 Springfield Model 1903 Rifle 1942
Davis Brothers Auction
1942 dated barrel. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R licenses not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts830 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts831 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Enfield British No 1 MK3 1929 Rifle831 - Enfield British No 1 MK3 1929 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Does Not Appear to be Rebuilt - All original - no import marks. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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H&R Harrington Richardson Survival M4 Rifle832 - H&R Harrington Richardson Survival M4 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rifle. .22 Hornet. Custom Ruger barrel to make it legal to sell. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts832 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts833 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Santa Fe Model Springfield 1903 1903A3 Rifle833 - Santa Fe Model Springfield 1903 1903A3 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rifle. 30-06. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Montana Indian Relic Winchester 1876 45-60 Rifle834 - Montana Indian Relic Winchester 1876 45-60 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Super neat piece. Found on the Flathead Indian reservation. Relic condition. 45-60 is readable on the base. No FFL transfer required.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts834 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts835 - Lot of Gene Wensel Personal Hunting Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Winchester Model 1886 38-56 Rifle835 - Winchester Model 1886 38-56 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 1889. Does not require an FFL Transfer. Caliber is 38-56. Octagonal barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,850.00) = 1,850.00
 
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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle836 - Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rifle. Does not require an FFL Transfer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Gene Wensel Custom Made Butcher Block Table836 - Gene Wensel Custom Made Butcher Block Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Very nice custom made butcher block. Used in Genes home for many years. Top is 29" by 31". 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Giant Redwood Buffalo Sculpture Artist Mike Miller837 - Giant Redwood Buffalo Sculpture Artist Mike Miller
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is/was Mike Miller of Darby Montana. He was famous for his outlandish and over the top sculptures. The barbed wire bull in darby was given to t
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Peabody Rifle Parts837 - Civil War Peabody Rifle Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Missing pieces as shown. Could be built. Does not require FFL transfer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle838 - Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Antique, does not require an ffl transfer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Antique Native American Indian Ledger Drawing838 - Antique Native American Indian Ledger Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old drawing. Unsigned. 14.5" by 9.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Cetan Luta Red Hawk Ledger Drawing Painting839 - Cetan Luta Red Hawk Ledger Drawing Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Titled Crow Surrenders his Gun. Artist is Red Hawk. Out of an old estate in Hot Springs Montana. Authenticity unknown, buy it as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Very Nice Browning BL-22 Rifle Japan .22839 - Very Nice Browning BL-22 Rifle Japan .22
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Tikka 12-70 .222 Rem Over Under Rifle840 - Tikka 12-70 .222 Rem Over Under Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (875.00) = 875.00
 
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Antique Chinese Traveling Apothecary Cabinet840 - Antique Chinese Traveling Apothecary Cabinet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Quite hard to find. Each drawer is identified as shown. Very fine example. Just under 17" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Large Lot of Cowboy Actor Postcards841 - Large Lot of Cowboy Actor Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Taurus PT111 G2 9mm Pistol841 - Taurus PT111 G2 9mm Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice condition in box. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Henry Parker Kentucky Long Rifle842 - Henry Parker Kentucky Long Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old gun. Trigger needs some work and will not cock or fire. Nice old period stock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Hudsons Bay Company School Spirit Barbie 1996842 - Hudsons Bay Company School Spirit Barbie 1996
Davis Brothers Auction
Hard to find in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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RCMP Royal Canadian Mounted Police Saucer843 - RCMP Royal Canadian Mounted Police Saucer
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Winchester Model 54 Sniper Rifle 30-06843 - Winchester Model 54 Sniper Rifle 30-06
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sniper setup. Would have been used prior to WW2. Has a Lyman Alaskan sniper reticle scope. Very nice old gun. Requires FFL Transfer, C&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 32-20 Takedown Rifle844 - Winchester Model 1892 32-20 Takedown Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 1907. Wear from age and use. Octagonal barrel. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (975.00) = 975.00
 
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Hudson Bay Fort Nanaimo British Columbia Cup844 - Hudson Bay Fort Nanaimo British Columbia Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Hudson Bay Fort Nanaimo British Columbia Plate845 - Hudson Bay Fort Nanaimo British Columbia Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Original M20 75mm Recoilless Rifle845 - Original M20 75mm Recoilless Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very rare piece. Most major museum collections do not even have one of these. This is the quintessential piece for the high end military collector. Al
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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WW1 1907 Original USS Indian Scout Collar Discs846 - WW1 1907 Original USS Indian Scout Collar Discs
Davis Brothers Auction
Very rare collar discs. Original matched set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Hudson Bay Fort Nanaimo British Columbia Saucer846 - Hudson Bay Fort Nanaimo British Columbia Saucer
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Improved Order of Red Men Plate847 - Improved Order of Red Men Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Deadstock Carton of Vietnam Lubricating Oil847 - Deadstock Carton of Vietnam Lubricating Oil
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce factory sealed box of General Purpose Weapons Oil.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of WW2 and Post WW2 Army Patches848 - Collection of WW2 and Post WW2 Army Patches
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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17th Century Delft Pottery Tile Soldier848 - 17th Century Delft Pottery Tile Soldier
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early piece. Crackling as shown. 5" by 5" square.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Improved Order of Red Men Paperwork849 - Improved Order of Red Men Paperwork
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lot of WW1 Uniform Patches849 - Lot of WW1 Uniform Patches
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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