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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Antique Indian Trade Bead Necklace351 - Antique Indian Trade Bead Necklace
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Very nice necklace comprised of early trade beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Beautiful Blue Indian Chevron Bead Necklace352 - Beautiful Blue Indian Chevron Bead Necklace
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Wonderful necklace. Large Chevron beads. Hard to find a complete set like this.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Texan Jr Cap Gun and Studded Holster Set353 - Texan Jr Cap Gun and Studded Holster Set
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Very nice rig. Holster and belt are studded and jeweled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Antique Bronze African Maasai Cow Bell354 - Antique Bronze African Maasai Cow Bell
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Nice old bronze bell. Has a wonderful sound.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Indian Painted Eagle War Drum Wagon Wheel355 - Indian Painted Eagle War Drum Wagon Wheel
Davis Brothers Auction
Center is from an old wagon wheel. Nice painted buffalo hide. Found on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. 7" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Banded Granite Indian War Club Head356 - 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 (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 3 Antique Single Cowboy Spurs357 - Lot of 3 Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Antique Wood Face Eskimo Inuit Doll358 - Antique Wood Face Eskimo Inuit Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Very niece early piece. Clothes fashioned from hide and trade wool. Face is carved wood. Unusual. 12.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Medieval Forged Iron Fire Lighter Steels359 - Medieval Forged Iron Fire Lighter Steels
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Found at the base of a Castle in Germany.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Medieval Forged Iron Fire Lighter Steels360 - Medieval Forged Iron Fire Lighter Steels
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Found at the base of a Castle in Germany.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Indian Trade Axe Fort Mackinac361 - Antique Indian Trade Axe Fort Mackinac
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old axe. Found near Fort Mackinac by Kevin Hughey. Relic condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery Plate362 - Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice plate. Bird Design. 7.25" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Stone Tool Scraper363 - Columbia River Indian Stone Tool Scraper
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Ceremonial Plains Indian Baby Moccasin364 - Antique Ceremonial Plains Indian Baby Moccasin
Davis Brothers Auction
Single Moccasin only, not a pair. EX Jim Aplan Collection. 5.25" long, 2" wide. Baby sized ceremonial moccasin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Nebraska Indian Artifact Collection Baker Site365 - Nebraska Indian Artifact Collection Baker Site
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Dr Lloyd Kunkel Collection. Ex Nebraska State historical Society. Excavated from the Baker Site in Eastern Nebraska. 15" by...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Northern Pacific Railroad Oil Can Bonner Montana366 - Northern Pacific Railroad Oil Can Bonner Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old oil can. As used at the depot in Bonner Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northern Pacific Railroad Oil Can Bonner Montana367 - Northern Pacific Railroad Oil Can Bonner Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old oil can. As used at the depot in Bonner Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hudson Bay Company Kettle Fort Providence368 - Hudson Bay Company Kettle Fort Providence
Davis Brothers Auction
As collected in 1959 at the site of Fort Providence. Copper Hudsons Bay Fur Trade Kettle. 5" diameter.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Native American Birch Bark Jewelry Suite369 - Native American Birch Bark Jewelry Suite
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Very finely made. Bracelet, brooch, and earrings. Wonderful craftsman ship. Fashioned out of Birch Bark.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Papago Indian Miniature Basket Baby Cradleboard370 - Papago Indian Miniature Basket Baby Cradleboard
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece with tag identifying weaver. 10" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pair of Sioux Indian Cross Pattern Moccasins371 - Pair of Sioux Indian Cross Pattern Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of old moccasins. 11.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Appalachian Cherokee Indian Ash Gathering Basket372 - Appalachian Cherokee Indian Ash Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice basket with tag.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Nebraska Indian Artifact Hammer Stone373 - Nebraska Indian Artifact Hammer Stone
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Excavated in Nebraska.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifact Pestle374 - Columbia River Indian Artifact Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Indian Trade Axe Fort Mackinac375 - Antique Indian Trade Axe Fort Mackinac
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old axe. Found near Fort Mackinac by Kevin Hughey. Relic condition. 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Indian Hammer Artifact Cowlitz River376 - Large Indian Hammer Artifact Cowlitz River
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large piece. Found in Cowlitz Salem Washington.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Large Indian Pestle Artifact Cowlitz River377 - Large Indian Pestle Artifact Cowlitz River
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Identified on back as shown. 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Indian Nail Head War Club378 - Antique Indian Nail Head War Club
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Found on the Flathead Indian Reservation. 19.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Authentic Indian Peace Pipe Tomahawk379 - Authentic Indian Peace Pipe Tomahawk
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Found in a California Estate in a group of tools. The man was pounding nails with the back side of the bowl. Haft has been replaced a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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New Italian Made Sheared Beaver USA Fur Coat380 - New Italian Made Sheared Beaver USA Fur Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
New/Unused. Made in Italy. Sheared beaver with the American Flag. 23" pit to pit, 30" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Silver Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy381 - Beautiful Ranch Silver Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 51" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Red Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy382 - Beautiful Ranch Red Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 60" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Black Dyed Montana Taxidermy Beaver Pelt383 - Black Dyed Montana Taxidermy Beaver Pelt
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 30" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Red Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy384 - Beautiful Ranch Red Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 60" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Beautiful Pink Dyed Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy385 - Beautiful Pink Dyed Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 50" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Cross Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy386 - Beautiful Ranch Cross Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 40" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Texas Bobcat Taxidermy Tanned Pelt Fur387 - Texas Bobcat Taxidermy Tanned Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 40" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Beautiful Sheared Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy388 - Beautiful Sheared Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 33" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Beautiful Kit Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy389 - Beautiful Kit Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 27" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy390 - Montana Beaver Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 28" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Beautiful Green Dyed Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy391 - Beautiful Green Dyed Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 57" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Beautiful Arctic Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy392 - Beautiful Arctic Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy
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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Oklahoma Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur393 - Oklahoma Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 47" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Oklahoma Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur394 - Oklahoma 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 (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy395 - Beautiful Alaskan Lynx Fur Pelt Taxidermy
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 48" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Montana Muskrat Taxidermy Fur Pelt Hide396 - Montana Muskrat Taxidermy Fur Pelt Hide
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 11" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana Muskrat Taxidermy Fur Pelt Hide397 - Montana Muskrat Taxidermy Fur Pelt Hide
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 9.5" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Beautiful Gray Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy398 - 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 (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Beautiful Ranch Marbled Fox Fur Pelt Taxidermy399 - Beautiful Ranch Marbled 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 (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Very Nice Montana Taxidermy Coyote Pelt400 - Very Nice Montana Taxidermy Coyote Pelt
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 58" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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