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Montana Frontier Trading Post

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States In Person PreviewTo arrange a private viewing please contact Davis Brothers Auction via email: info@davisbrothersau...

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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
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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 Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle102 - Montana Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle
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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
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Very nice pair of small teeth.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band104 - Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band
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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
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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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Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces106 - Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces
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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
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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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Early Antique South American Cloth Bag108 - Early Antique South American Cloth Bag
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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
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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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Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque110 - Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque
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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
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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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Older Knife and Dagger Lot112 - Older Knife and Dagger Lot
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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
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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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WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling114 - WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling
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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
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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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Plains Indian Painted War Shield116 - Plains Indian Painted War Shield
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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
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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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WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat118 - WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat
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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
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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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Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat120 - Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat
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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
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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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WW1 French Navy Hat122 - WW1 French Navy Hat
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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
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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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WW2 US Navy Foul Weather Deck Hat124 - WW2 US Navy Foul Weather Deck Hat
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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
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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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Lot of 2 Single Montana Cowboy Spurs126 - Lot of 2 Single Montana Cowboy Spurs
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Both have silver inlay.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Montana Indian Meat Cleaver127 - Montana Indian Meat Cleaver
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Very nice piece with cloth cord wrapped handle. 12" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW1 11 Pocket US Army Grenade Apron128 - WW1 11 Pocket US Army Grenade Apron
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Dated on back as shown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Javanese Java Keris Dagger129 - Antique Javanese Java Keris Dagger
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Very nice piece. Meteorite blade. Silver collar. Handle has damage as shown. 17.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Black Forest German Roe Deer Taxidermy130 - Black Forest German Roe Deer Taxidermy
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Very nice old plaque. Horns are from a German Roe Deer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen131 - WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen
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Nice old canteen with strap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen132 - WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen
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Nice canteen with strap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 US Army Cavalry Canteen133 - WW1 US Army Cavalry Canteen
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Nice and scarce example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Helmet Liner134 - WW2 Nazi German Helmet Liner
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Nice original liner. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Post War German Helmet Liner135 - Post War German Helmet Liner
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Post WW2.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Plastic Paratrooper Military Helmet w/ Webbing136 - Plastic Paratrooper Military Helmet w/ Webbing
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Nice helmet. Unsure as to country.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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European Military Helmet137 - European Military Helmet
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Nice helmet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Sigg Swiss Army Canteen138 - Sigg Swiss Army Canteen
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Nice example.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German K98 Mauser Bayonet139 - WW2 Nazi German K98 Mauser Bayonet
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Has been ground on as shown. 44 CQH.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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K98 Mauser Bayonet140 - K98 Mauser Bayonet
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Nice example. Unknown country. Possibly Czech.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German K98 Mauser Bayonet141 - WW2 Nazi German K98 Mauser Bayonet
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Nice example. Quite worn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Plains Indian Elk Horn Awl142 - Montana Plains Indian Elk Horn Awl
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Nice older piece. Appears to have been drilled at a later date. 11" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Custom Made Japanese Samurai Knife143 - Custom Made Japanese Samurai Knife
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Unknown maker. Phenomenal craftsmanship. Damascus Blade. 8.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole144 - Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole
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Signed Frank H Smith 1994. Nice large size totem pole. 24" tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Group of Indian Beads and Supplies145 - Large Group of Indian Beads and Supplies
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Very nice grouping. Perfect for Native Crafts. Nice old beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Western Super X 20ga Shotgun Shell Wood Ammo Box146 - Western Super X 20ga Shotgun Shell Wood Ammo Box
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Nice old box. Scarce caliber.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Group of Olympus OM-1 35mm Film Cameras147 - Group of Olympus OM-1 35mm Film Cameras
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Nice grouping. 3 OM-1 and one OM10.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Large Group of Olympus Camera Lenses 35-70 F 3148 - Large Group of Olympus Camera Lenses 35-70 F 3
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Very nice grouping of lenses.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Group of Montana Bear Claws and Teeth149 - Group of Montana Bear Claws and Teeth
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Hide Scraper150 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Hide Scraper
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Very nice old scraper. Tool steel blade, elk horn handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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