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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Complete Museum Grade WW1 McClellan Cavalry Saddle301 - Complete Museum Grade WW1 McClellan Cavalry Saddle
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/2" Seat. Complete and ready to display in your museum. Not all beat up and destroyed like most you find. Back side of seat says Headquarte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags302 - WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags
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Nice pair of dated Rock Island Saddlebags. Complete with liners. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Garcia Elko Nevada Eagle Shield Cowboy Horse Bit303 - Garcia Elko Nevada Eagle Shield Cowboy Horse Bit
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Wonderful bit. Shows very little use. Marked Garcia Elko Nevada. Very finely engraved silver overlay. As nice as I have ever seen. Truly stunning. Rea
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Wonderful US Cavalry Horse Bit and Bridle304 - Wonderful US Cavalry Horse Bit and Bridle
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Very nice bridle and bit. Complete and matching. About as nice of an example as you will ever find.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Indian Wars 1st Cavalry Saddle Blanket Pad305 - Indian Wars 1st Cavalry Saddle Blanket Pad
Davis Brothers Auction
Original and not a reproduction. Historically Significant piece. Missing from most major collections.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Large Sized Nez Perce Indian Corn Husk Bag306 - Large Sized Nez Perce Indian Corn Husk Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Huge bag. Framed. Back side of bag has damage as shown. 20" by 26" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Winold Reiss Spider Glacier Park Calendar Top307 - Winold Reiss Spider Glacier Park Calendar Top
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Glacier Park Montana Calendar Top Print. 18.5" by 20" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Chinese Composition Baby Doll308 - Antique Chinese Composition Baby Doll
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Very finely made with bullion embroidered clothing. Composition body. Very unusual. 14" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins309 - Montana Indian Beaded Moccasins
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1940's-1960's. Sole is detached on the side of one as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Blue and Black Justin Cowgirl Boots 6.5 B310 - Vintage Blue and Black Justin Cowgirl Boots 6.5 B
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 6.5 B. Very nice color. USA made. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Howard Copenhaver Montana Guide Mexican Sombrero311 - Howard Copenhaver Montana Guide Mexican Sombrero
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Estate of Howard Copenhaver. His Daughter told us that he would wear this around town when he was feeling spicy. It was given to him by a friend as a
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Margaret Copenhaver's Square Dance Cowgirl Outfit312 - Margaret Copenhaver's Square Dance Cowgirl Outfit
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This was Howard Copenhaver's Wife Square Dance Outfit. She wore it when Howard and her went out dancing. Appears to have been made in the 1960&#...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Howard Copenhaver Montana Guide Cowboy Shirt Vest313 - Howard Copenhaver Montana Guide Cowboy Shirt Vest
Davis Brothers Auction
This lot includes a Pearl Snap Shirt and Vest that Howard Wore Often. 1950's. Howard Copenhaver was born in a sod house on the eastern Montana p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Metals Bank Butte Montana Gold Dust Pouch314 - Antique Metals Bank Butte Montana Gold Dust Pouch
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Very nice drawstring Gold Dust pouch. The Backside says Metals Bank and Trust Butte Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Margaret Copenhaver's Mink Fur Collar315 - Margaret Copenhaver's Mink Fur Collar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old 40's mink fur collar. Howard Copenhaver was born in a sod house on the eastern Montana prairie on March 7, 1914, to Moody and Elizabeth...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Howard Copenhaver Montana Guide Cowboy Suit316 - Howard Copenhaver Montana Guide Cowboy Suit
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1950's Cowboy Suit made by Gross of Denver. This was Howard's favorite suit, that he wore to book signings and special events. Howard Copenh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Frontier Wood Travel Writing Desk317 - Antique Frontier Wood Travel Writing Desk
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Very nice old prairie writing travel desk. Felt top with compartments. As brought across the prairie by western settlers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Margaret Copenhaver's Mink Fur Collar318 - Margaret Copenhaver's Mink Fur Collar
Davis Brothers Auction
This was Margaret's out on the town jacket. Full Length mink. Has one split on the backside as shown. Howard Copenhaver was born in a sod house ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Stanley And Patterson Deveau 1921 Operator Phone319 - Stanley And Patterson Deveau 1921 Operator Phone
Davis Brothers Auction
No bell or mouthpiece. Sold as-is.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Vintage 1990's Mickey Mouse Florida Disney T Shirt320 - Vintage 1990's Mickey Mouse Florida Disney T Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice 90s T. Size is Large.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Contemporary Papago Indian Basket321 - Contemporary Papago Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice basket. Late 20th Century. 11" long, 8.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Cherokee Indian Gathering Basket322 - Cherokee Indian Gathering Basket
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Nice fixed handle gathering basket. 11" long,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery Vase Jar323 - Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery Vase Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Has quite a bit of age. Red fired with green decoration. Damaged and repaired as shown. 4.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Fighting Dagger324 - Democratic Republic of the Congo Fighting Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Tacked sheath and handle cap. DRC late 19th early 20th century. Dagger is 17" long.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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American Indian Skookum Doll 15"325 - American Indian Skookum Doll 15"
Davis Brothers Auction
15.25" tall no feet.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Montana Indian Buffalo Powder Horn326 - Antique Montana Indian Buffalo Powder Horn
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Found on the Flathead Reservation. Hole in horn as shown. Most likely found in the ground.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Banded Granite Indian War Club Head327 - Antique Banded Granite Indian War Club Head
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Finely made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Ancient Stone Indian Axe Head328 - Ancient Stone Indian Axe Head
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Quite worn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Ancient Southwest Indian Pottery Bottle329 - Ancient Southwest Indian Pottery Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Has chipping along top rim. Just under 4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Antique Bully Good Indian Skookum Doll330 - Antique Bully Good Indian Skookum Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old doll. 10" tall with baby.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Montana Indian Made Bear Jaw Knife331 - Montana Indian Made Bear Jaw Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece with tacked and beaded belt. Contemporary. Perfect for rendezvous use. Knife is 13.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Silver Overlaid Crockett Horse Bit332 - Silver Overlaid Crockett Horse Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Lightly used. Marked Crockett on inside of shank.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Group of Antique Indian Glass Trade Beads333 - Group of Antique Indian Glass Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
As found on Flathead Indian Reservation. Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Sterling Silver Indian Chief Corn Spoon334 - Antique Sterling Silver Indian Chief Corn Spoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sterling spoon with engraved bowl.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Sterling Silver Indian Chief Spoon Wisconsin335 - Sterling Silver Indian Chief Spoon Wisconsin
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice spoon. Sterling silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Very Nice Old Birdstone Banner Stone336 - Very Nice Old Birdstone Banner Stone
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Very nice piece. From an old collection. Museum/collection number on one side.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Antique Sterling Silver Indian Spoon South Dakota337 - Antique Sterling Silver Indian Spoon South Dakota
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Nice old spoon. Engraved bowl. Ashton South Dakota.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Totem of the Eagle Order of Redmen Tomahawk338 - Totem of the Eagle Order of Redmen Tomahawk
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Nice old ceremonial tomahawk. Improved order of the Redmen. 5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Large Group of Antique Indian Trade Beads339 - Large Group of Antique Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Many are very old.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Black Indian Chevron Bead Necklace340 - Black Indian Chevron Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Red trade cloth and Black Chevron Bead.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pan American Exposition Sterling Indian Spoon341 - Pan American Exposition Sterling Indian Spoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old Spoon Pan American Exposition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Ancient Hopewell Platform Pipe342 - Ancient Hopewell Platform Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to have been damaged and repaired at some point as shown. Nice early piece.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Sault St Marie Sterling Silver Indian Spoon343 - Sault St Marie Sterling Silver Indian Spoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice spoon. Shows Sault St Marie in the Bowl.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Iroquois Indian Beaded Pocket Watch Pouch344 - Iroquois Indian Beaded Pocket Watch Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Some bead loss as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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American Smelting Durango Colorado Sterling Spoon345 - American Smelting Durango Colorado Sterling Spoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice mine scene bowl. Sterling silver with Indian shaft.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Chippewa Indian Beaded Bark Napkin Ring346 - Chippewa Indian Beaded Bark Napkin Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual piece. Minor bead loss.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Cast Iron Trains Washington 44347 - Antique Cast Iron Trains Washington 44
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old trains. Paint remnants on some.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of American Indian Stereoview Photo Cards348 - Lot of American Indian Stereoview Photo Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Showing tribes all over America.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Lot of Antique Stereoview Photo Cards349 - Large Lot of Antique Stereoview Photo Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Various subject matters.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Kimar Italy .380 Blank Firing Colt Single Action350 - Kimar Italy .380 Blank Firing Colt Single Action
Davis Brothers Auction
Blank firing pistol. .380 caliber. Blank firing only, will not fire live cartridges.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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