Montana Summer Discovery Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Discovery Auction. Our two-day sale features an array of eclectic collectibles, a first portion of Dale Dye’s personal estate including exotic handmade bows. Fine artwork from John Louis Clarke, Betty Bierne Pierson, Taylor Lynde, fishing equipment, Indian artifacts, vintage clothing, firearms, military collectibles and historic memorabilia. Military featured items include Pilot’s Universal Geneve Dato-Compax Chronograph watch, Bo Foster’s General’s uniforms used when flying Goring to Nuremberg, a proclamation forming the German Film Academy signed by Hitler and Goebbels.

Each day will begin at 9am MDT. We will sell lot by lot until everything is sold. Online only with simulcast.
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.
ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE.
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US Army A9 Flight Helmet w/ Gosport System226 - US Army A9 Flight Helmet w/ Gosport System
Davis Brothers Auction
USN, USMC used. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Len LP McCann Indian Bronze Prayer to the Sun226 - Len LP McCann Indian Bronze Prayer to the Sun
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large and poignant bronze. Artist is Len McCann. 27" tall, 17.25" wide. Len graduated from Rocky Mountain School of Art in Denve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Noyes Bros Cutler Wholesale Druggists Catalogs227 - Noyes Bros Cutler Wholesale Druggists Catalogs
Davis Brothers Auction
Surgical and dental catalogs 1911-1912 and 1913-1914.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 Trench Belt Wire Cutter227 - WW1 Trench Belt Wire Cutter
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of wire cutting pliers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW2 AN-H-15 Summer Pilots Flight Helmet228 - WW2 AN-H-15 Summer Pilots Flight Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Size Large. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Frank Tenney Johnson228 - Frank Tenney Johnson
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old print. 11.25" by 14" unframed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Harry L. Lopp Glacier Park Montana Oil on Board229 - Harry L. Lopp Glacier Park Montana Oil on Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Image is of Glacier Park. 14" by 26" framed. Leonard Lopp (May 1, 1888 - December 3, 1974) was an American painter and muralist of the Pac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00 + 48.40BP) = 268.40
 
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Group of WW2 Deadstock M1 Carbine Oilers229 - Group of WW2 Deadstock M1 Carbine Oilers
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW2 High Altitude Oxygen Mask230 - WW2 High Altitude Oxygen Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce Mask. Secondary bag is intact.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Harry L. Lopp Glacier Park Montana Oil on Board230 - Harry L. Lopp Glacier Park Montana Oil on Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Image is of Glacier Park. 14" by 26" framed. Leonard Lopp (May 1, 1888 - December 3, 1974) was an American painter and muralist of the Pac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Williams Superrench Combination Wrench Set231 - Williams Superrench Combination Wrench Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very large oversized industrial grade wrench set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Korean War Pilots Smith Wesson Revolver Holster231 - Korean War Pilots Smith Wesson Revolver Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice scarce .38 revolver holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Chinese Pilot Flight Goggles Motorcycle232 - Chinese Pilot Flight Goggles Motorcycle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of goggles in leather pouch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Nice Lot of Frontier Times Magazines232 - Nice Lot of Frontier Times Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of early issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Very Nice New Artists Paint Set and Paper233 - Very Nice New Artists Paint Set and Paper
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All appear to be unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 British Fighter Pilot Goggles233 - WW2 British Fighter Pilot Goggles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of goggles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 Black US Navy Flight Helmet234 - WW2 Black US Navy Flight Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Size Small.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Group of Antique Oak Insulator Pegs234 - Group of Antique Oak Insulator Pegs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Huge Lot of Abalone Sea Shells235 - Huge Lot of Abalone Sea Shells
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful grouping. Many beautiful shells and a couple dried starfish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade235 - WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Spanish American War Infantry Bugle236 - Spanish American War Infantry Bugle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bugle with cords.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Folk Art Painted Chest236 - Antique Folk Art Painted Chest
Davis Brothers Auction
May be Scandinavian. Interesting pattern with the black bird surrounded by the white flowers. Very nice old piece. 14.25" tall, 12.75" wid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Large Grouping of Machinists Lathe Tools237 - Large Grouping of Machinists Lathe Tools
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Lots of high end tools.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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WW2 German MG34 Leather Case Spare Parts Cleaning237 - WW2 German MG34 Leather Case Spare Parts Cleaning
Davis Brothers Auction
Empty, no contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Lot of 4 SKS AK47 Cleaning Tool Kits238 - Lot of 4 SKS AK47 Cleaning Tool Kits
Davis Brothers Auction
All deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Oak Machinists Tool Box Union238 - Antique Oak Machinists Tool Box Union
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old box. No front cover.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lot of Vintage Kaleidoscopes239 - Lot of Vintage Kaleidoscopes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Model 1902 General's Presentation Sword239 - Model 1902 General's Presentation Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Presentation Sword to General Walter S Folten by Officers of 205th Infantry - 1924 - Folten was the commander of Fort George 1942-1944; West Point Gra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Parade Sword240 - WW2 Japanese Parade Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice sword.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Ancient Anasazi Pottery Ladle240 - Ancient Anasazi Pottery Ladle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Has had some old restoration work done as shown. Just over 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Beckendorf Montana Wood Carving Mourning Dove241 - Beckendorf Montana Wood Carving Mourning Dove
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely carved wood bird. Made by artist Beckendorf. 9" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US Quartermaster Corp Marked Butcher Saw241 - US Quartermaster Corp Marked Butcher Saw
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice saw. Marked US Quartermaster. Used for butchering meat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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ndian Wars Quartermaster USQMC Milk Syrup Pitcher242 - ndian Wars Quartermaster USQMC Milk Syrup Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pitcher. Some wear as shown. Scarce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Stress Balls242 - Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Stress Balls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair in fitted case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lot of Abalone and Sea Shells243 - Lot of Abalone and Sea Shells
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 Pair of Enfield Spike Bayonet Frogs243 - WW2 Pair of Enfield Spike Bayonet Frogs
Davis Brothers Auction
Khaki and olive drab.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vietnam Military Police Colt 1911 Holster244 - Vietnam Military Police Colt 1911 Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Elk Horn Montana Belt Buckle Painted244 - Elk Horn Montana Belt Buckle Painted
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely painted elk horn rosette belt buckle. 3.25" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Montana Taxidermy Squirrel on Tree245 - Montana Taxidermy Squirrel on Tree
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece of unusual taxidermy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW2 Bullet Hole Plugs Life Raft245 - WW2 Bullet Hole Plugs Life Raft
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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French Indo-China MAS Pistol Holster Rig Belt246 - French Indo-China MAS Pistol Holster Rig Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Old Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Belt Buckle246 - Old Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece with good patina. Signed David F Garcia. 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Elk Horn Montana Belt Buckle Painted Eagle247 - Elk Horn Montana Belt Buckle Painted Eagle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely painted elk horn rosette belt buckle. 3.75" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Rangefinder Telescope247 - WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Rangefinder Telescope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Lahti L39 5 Hole Harmonica Muzzle Brake248 - Lahti L39 5 Hole Harmonica Muzzle Brake
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign248 - Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original sign. White and brown painted. Hard to find, most on the market are copies, this is an original. 10.5" by 11.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Collection of Vintage Duck Calls249 - Collection of Vintage Duck Calls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry Patton Saber Sword LF&C 1918249 - WW1 US Cavalry Patton Saber Sword LF&C 1918
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice sword.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry Patton Saber Sword SA 1914250 - WW1 US Cavalry Patton Saber Sword SA 1914
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Sword.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Collection of Vintage Goose Calls250 - Collection of Vintage Goose Calls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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