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).
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife101 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Indian made knife. 7.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy101 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 28.5" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy102 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 34.5" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Montana Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle102 - Montana Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely made. Mid 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair of Antique Eskimo Whale Teeth103 - Pair of Antique Eskimo Whale Teeth
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of small teeth.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy103 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 27" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy104 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 32" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band104 - Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat title band. Soiling present.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Lot of WW2 South Pacific Bring Back Knives105 - Lot of WW2 South Pacific Bring Back Knives
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of knives brought back from the south pacific following WW2 by a GI.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy105 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 27" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy106 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 27" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces106 - Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces
Davis Brothers Auction
Hair tassel drops. Beaded strip, teeth and buffalo horn caps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Plains Indian Montana Beaded Knife Sheath107 - Plains Indian Montana Beaded Knife Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older sheath and knife. 20th Century. Knife is 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur107 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 50" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur108 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 43" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Early Antique South American Cloth Bag108 - Early Antique South American Cloth Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old bag. Appears to be quite early. South American.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Theater Made Fighting Knife109 - WW2 Theater Made Fighting Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice theater made fighting dagger. 11" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur109 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 49" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur110 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 44" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque110 - Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
Most likely brought back by a GI following WW2. We believe it to be Thai in origin. 12.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Fittings111 - Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Fittings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping including handle, Tsuba, and scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur111 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 48" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur112 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 48" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Older Knife and Dagger Lot112 - Older Knife and Dagger Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Union Cutlery, Kabar and Sheffield.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Montana Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath113 - Montana Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely beaded sheath. Indian made knife included. Second half of the 20th Century. Knife is 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur113 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 43" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy114 - Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 61" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling114 - WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sling. No damage. Cannot find a mark.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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North Star III Indian Affairs Navy Belt Buckle115 - North Star III Indian Affairs Navy Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older buckle. Identified as the North Star III. The North Star III is a Bureau of Indian Affairs Cargo Vessel. Quite Historic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy115 - Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 59" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy116 - Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 64" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted War Shield116 - Plains Indian Painted War Shield
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Ancient American Indian Water Pot117 - Ancient American Indian Water Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early piece. Tribe unknown. Some damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy117 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 45" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy118 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 47" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat118 - WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Difficult to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Bancroft US Navy Hat Identified119 - WW2 Bancroft US Navy Hat Identified
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old hat. Identified on the label inside as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy119 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 41" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy120 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 43" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat120 - Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old hat. Great example. Needs a light cleaning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 French Navy Hat121 - WW1 French Navy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old hat. Some soiling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy121 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 38" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy122 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 41" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW1 French Navy Hat122 - WW1 French Navy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
No title band.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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WW2 US Navy Private Purchase Hat123 - WW2 US Navy Private Purchase Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine hat. Private purchased on Fifth Avenue. May be pre WW2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy123 - Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 43" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Marbled Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy124 - Beautiful Ranch Marbled Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 61" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Foul Weather Deck Hat124 - WW2 US Navy Foul Weather Deck Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat Size 7125 - Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat Size 7
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old hat. Has soiling and wear as shown. Size is 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Marbled Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy125 - Beautiful Ranch Marbled Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 58" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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