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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Lot of 3 Victor 3N US Govt Marked Coyote Traps1095 - Lot of 3 Victor 3N US Govt Marked Coyote Traps
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. All have the V cut pan, kinkless chain, and US jaw markings.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Rare Early Group of Victor 3N US Govt Coyote Traps1096 - Rare Early Group of Victor 3N US Govt Coyote Traps
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of 6 traps. All have the cast and stamped pans without the V cutout. Making them the earliest of the 3N Victors. All have the correct Kinkles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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