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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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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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
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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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African Rush Gathering Basket754 - African Rush Gathering Basket
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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
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 14" wide, 21" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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.
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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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Lot of 4 Dave Kintzel Whitetail Deer Prints758 - Lot of 4 Dave Kintzel Whitetail Deer Prints
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
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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.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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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".
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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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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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).
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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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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.
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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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African Wood Coat Rack766 - African Wood Coat Rack
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired in Africa by Gene.15.5" long.
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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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Montana Rattlesnake Skin768 - Montana Rattlesnake Skin
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by Gene.
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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
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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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Gene Wensel Kill Arrow Mounted in Synthetic Horn770 - Gene Wensel Kill Arrow Mounted in Synthetic Horn
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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
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired by Gene in Africa. 10.5" long. Chipped tip of horn.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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African Carved Wood Statue772 - African Carved Wood Statue
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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
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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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African Carved Wood Hippopotamus774 - African Carved Wood Hippopotamus
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 11" long.
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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
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected by Gene in Africa. 18" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Traditional Arrowhead Making Supplies776 - Traditional Arrowhead Making Supplies
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Collected and used by Gene.
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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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Lynchs World Champion Turkey Call778 - Lynchs World Champion Turkey Call
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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
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Used by Gene to skin many of his deer.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of Gene Wensel Arrow Shafts780 - Collection of Gene Wensel Arrow Shafts
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Handmade by Gene. Dovetailed two piece construction. Painted with Cadillac paint. Very nice group of arr
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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
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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.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Jim Wantulok Bozeman Montana Grouse Print782 - Jim Wantulok Bozeman Montana Grouse Print
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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
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Very nice pair of custom made nets. One is signed by Gene.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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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
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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...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell786 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
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Very nice piece. Early work from the artist. Triangle itself is 10.5" tall.
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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
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Very nice early bell.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell788 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
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Early bell. 26" long total length.
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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
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Nice early bell. 18" length.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell790 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Bell
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Nice early bell
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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
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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...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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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
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Personal coffee cup. Signed by Gene
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Gene Wensel Montana Bowhunters Assn Coffee Cup794 - Gene Wensel Montana Bowhunters Assn Coffee Cup
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Personal coffee cup. Signed by Gene
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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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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.
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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.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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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
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Nice old piece. Quite rare. 40" long.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Gene Wensel Personal Travel Arrow Case800 - Gene Wensel Personal Travel Arrow Case
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Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Gene's Personal arrow case, as used while traveling and on his most famous hunts. Signed. 37"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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