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Montana Frontier Trading Post

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States

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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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WW2 Two Bird Pigeon Container PG-107/PB1097 - WW2 Two Bird Pigeon Container PG-107/PB
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare piece. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Lot of 6 Victor 3N US Govt Marked Coyote Traps1097 - Lot of 6 Victor 3N US Govt Marked Coyote Traps
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All have the correct kinkless chain, all traps are bottom marked US as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Scarce Eclipse Animal Trap1098 - Scarce Eclipse Animal Trap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare trap. Barn find condition with rust and pitting as shown. Cannot read pan without cleaning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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WW2 Paratrooper Pigeons Vest PG-106/CB1098 - WW2 Paratrooper Pigeons Vest PG-106/CB
Davis Brothers Auction
Very rare piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army M1 Helmet Cover1099 - Vietnam War US Army M1 Helmet Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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S. Newhouse No. 14 Wolf Coyote Trap w/ Teeth1099 - S. Newhouse No. 14 Wolf Coyote Trap w/ Teeth
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old trap. Barn find condition. Would clean up very nicely.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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String of Antique Montana Sleigh Bells1100 - String of Antique Montana Sleigh Bells
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping of bells. One has damage as shown. Total of 19 bells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Group of British WW2 Belts1100 - Group of British WW2 Belts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of deadstock straps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of 10x US Army Chamber Cleaning Brushes1101 - Lot of 10x US Army Chamber Cleaning Brushes
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mills Jackpot Poinsettia Slot Machine 5c1101 - Mills Jackpot Poinsettia Slot Machine 5c
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice machine. Original condition. Missing the coin viewing glass and the lock has been replaced as shown, all other parts are original an correct
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Huge Antique Apple Butter Copper Cauldron1102 - Huge Antique Apple Butter Copper Cauldron
Davis Brothers Auction
Man behind the cauldron is 68" tall. Shown with him holding it for scale reference. Cauldron is 18" tall and 29" wide. Truly a stunni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (975.00) = 975.00
 
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John Wayne She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Canteen1102 - John Wayne She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Was used in the Movie She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Was painted for the movie as shown. Rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Vietnam War Practice Training Grenade1103 - Vietnam War Practice Training Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Inert training grenade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Butte Montana Tower Leg Irons Handcuffs1103 - Antique Butte Montana Tower Leg Irons Handcuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of old frontier western handcuffs. These are leg iron size. Appear to be made by tower with a single key bottom lock. No key present.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Rare S Newhouse No 6 Oval Top Bear Trap Clamp1104 - Rare S Newhouse No 6 Oval Top Bear Trap Clamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very rare piece. Oval top trap clamp for the #6 Newhouse Bear Trap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Group of Military Army Shoe Dressing Grease1104 - Group of Military Army Shoe Dressing Grease
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Inert Dummy Cluster Bomb Grenade Vietnam1105 - Inert Dummy Cluster Bomb Grenade Vietnam
Davis Brothers Auction
Used to help train pilots using cluster bombs. Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign1105 - Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original sign. Yellow and brown painted. Hard to find, most on the market are copies, this is an original. 11.5" by 11.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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National Wildlife Refuge Sign Montana1106 - National Wildlife Refuge Sign Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sign. 13" by 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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M9A1 US Army Gas Mask1106 - M9A1 US Army Gas Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice mask.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Group of Deadstock WW2 Pack Board Pieces1107 - Group of Deadstock WW2 Pack Board Pieces
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of deadstock pieces.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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National Wildlife Refuge Sign Montana1107 - National Wildlife Refuge Sign Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sign. 13" by 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Ace Powell Grizzly Bear Bronze1108 - Ace Powell Grizzly Bear Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice small size bronze. Very detailed. 3" tall 4" wide on base. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell (April 3, 1912 – January 25, 1978) w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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M1 Garand m14 Grease Bottles Deadstock1108 - M1 Garand m14 Grease Bottles Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete case. As found in the butt stock of rifles. 72 quantity.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light1109 - WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Original Butte Montana Open Mine Shaft Sign1109 - Original Butte Montana Open Mine Shaft Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older sign. 7" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Butte Montana Mine No Admittance Sign1110 - Butte Montana Mine No Admittance Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old sign. Was found with the prior lot. 6" by 14"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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WW2 Set of Mortar Aiming Post Lights1110 - WW2 Set of Mortar Aiming Post Lights
Davis Brothers Auction
Never Used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Reproduction US Cavalry Officer's Saber Carrier1111 - Reproduction US Cavalry Officer's Saber Carrier
Davis Brothers Auction
Reproduction for Saddle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Eddy's Bread Missoula Montana Flange Sign1111 - Eddy's Bread Missoula Montana Flange Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original sign. Flange style, quite scarce. Appears to have never been used. 29" long, 14.5" wide. A true piece of Montana history.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Federal Signal Fire Truck Siren Model 281112 - Federal Signal Fire Truck Siren Model 28
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Untested.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pair of Vietnam Ammo Cartridge Pouches1112 - Pair of Vietnam Ammo Cartridge Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of pouches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 Jeep M50 Antenna Mount w/ Base and Sections1113 - WW2 Jeep M50 Antenna Mount w/ Base and Sections
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Custom Made Wells Fargo Stagecoach Model1113 - Custom Made Wells Fargo Stagecoach Model
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful craftsmanship. Very highly detailed, made from wood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole Haida1114 - Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole Haida
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Signed as shown. 16" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Medical Department US Navy Wool Blanket1114 - Medical Department US Navy Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old blanket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet1115 - WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Ace Powell Indian Woman Bronze1115 - Ace Powell Indian Woman Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bronze of a seated Indian Woman. 6.75" tall, 6.5" wide on base. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell (April 3, 1912 – January 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Cowboy Scarves1116 - Pair of Vintage Cowboy Scarves
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of older cowboy accessories. Houndstooth wool scarf, and Indian pattern handkerchief.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet1116 - WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Vietnam Flat Razor Entanglement Wire roll1117 - Vietnam Flat Razor Entanglement Wire roll
Davis Brothers Auction
Full roll.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Superb Antique Chinese Bullion Silk Rank Badges1117 - Superb Antique Chinese Bullion Silk Rank Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early pair of rank badges. Blue background. Superb craftsmanship. Five Toe/Claw Dragon on the boarders. Truly stunning. 21" by 39&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Mary Schoenman Kentucky Deer in Snow Painting1118 - Mary Schoenman Kentucky Deer in Snow Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice gouache on paper. Artist is Mary Schoenman of Kentucky. 20.5" by 26.75" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Group of Military Blanks1118 - Group of Military Blanks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of blanks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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484 Rounds of 8mm Ball 7.92 Rifle Ammo1119 - 484 Rounds of 8mm Ball 7.92 Rifle Ammo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of ammo. 484 rounds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Hand Tinted Blackfoot Indian Montana Photo1119 - Hand Tinted Blackfoot Indian Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Subject is Fish Wolf Robe. Date is 1930. Photographer is Glacier Studio of Browning Montana. Wonderful and poignant hand tinted image. 8" by 10...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Oil on Board Montana Indian Chief Painting1120 - Oil on Board Montana Indian Chief Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful painting. Appears to be signed Hart/Hitt/Hirt. Cannot discern the signature. Superbly executed piece of artwork. 16" by 20" fram...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Large Group of Military Pouches1120 - Large Group of Military Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry Fence Post Stakes1121 - WW1 US Cavalry Fence Post Stakes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Watercolor Indian Painting The First American1121 - Watercolor Indian Painting The First American
Davis Brothers Auction
Signature appears to be M. Rinaldi. We were not able to determine the artist. Piece is superbly done in a 1930's period frame. 14" by 17&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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