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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Group of Calendars Winchester Montana Washington599 - Group of Calendars Winchester Montana Washington
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of calendars.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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WW2 British Signal Flare Pistol599 - WW2 British Signal Flare Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice flare pistol.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
 
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Winchester 1892 .44 WCF Saddle Ring Carbine600 - Winchester 1892 .44 WCF Saddle Ring Carbine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R Not Accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 1,100.00
 
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Group of Vargas Playboy Monroe Pin Up Art600 - Group of Vargas Playboy Monroe Pin Up Art
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Including the famous Marilyn Monroe Centerfold.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 60.00
 
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Brooks Brothers Horn Handle Carving Knife Set601 - Brooks Brothers Horn Handle Carving Knife Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set by the famous design house Brooks Brothers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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Enfield Number 4 30-03 Rifle Long Branch601 - Enfield Number 4 30-03 Rifle Long Branch
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in Canada 1943. Nice Rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R Not Accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 425.00
 
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WW2 Type 38 Japanese Arisaka Rifle602 - WW2 Type 38 Japanese Arisaka Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rifle. Ground Mum. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R Not Accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 275.00
 
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Lot of Native American Indian Prints Ephemera602 - Lot of Native American Indian Prints Ephemera
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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Antique Punch and Judy Marionette Puppets603 - Antique Punch and Judy Marionette Puppets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of old puppets.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle603 - WW2 Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rifle. Unground Mum. Toyo Kogyo. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R Not Accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 500.00
 
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Winchester 1894 Rifle Octagon Barrel Cal 25-35604 - Winchester 1894 Rifle Octagon Barrel Cal 25-35
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R Not Accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 1,050.00
 
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Lot of Antique Marionette Puppets604 - Lot of Antique Marionette Puppets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00
 
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Mennen Skin Balm Store Display Advertising Sign605 - Mennen Skin Balm Store Display Advertising Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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WW2 Remington 03-A3 1903a3 Rifle 1943605 - WW2 Remington 03-A3 1903a3 Rifle 1943
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 1943. Nice rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R Not Accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 725.00
 
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Model 1886 Winchester 45-70 Rifle606 - Model 1886 Winchester 45-70 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Has Been Rebarreled. Does Not require FFL Transfer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 2,450.00
 
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Big Chief Apache Ring Toss Game606 - Big Chief Apache Ring Toss Game
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old game in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.50
 
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1938 Helena Montana Rodeo Cowboy Bandana607 - 1938 Helena Montana Rodeo Cowboy Bandana
Davis Brothers Auction
Trunk up fast color. Screen printed with advertising as shown. 21" by 22".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 90.00
 
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Ballard Heavy Octagon Sporting Rifle .44 Rimfire607 - Ballard Heavy Octagon Sporting Rifle .44 Rimfire
Davis Brothers Auction
This Ballard Sporting Rifle No. 44 belong to Brig. General Calvin E. Pratt. He was appointed a Brig. General of Volunteer Forces by President Abrah
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 1,100.00
 
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Rare Thai Type 45 K98 Mauser Japanese Made608 - Rare Thai Type 45 K98 Mauser Japanese Made
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce variant. Made for the Thai by Japan. Type 45, front slide dust cover. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 575.00
 
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Antique 1870's Cobalt Blue Cowboy Bandana608 - Antique 1870's Cobalt Blue Cowboy Bandana
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful early bandana. Hard to find in this condition. 19.5" by 21".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 250.00
 
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Lot of Bakelite Lighters and Tobacco Bags609 - Lot of Bakelite Lighters and Tobacco Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. 2 art deco lighters,, one is Bakelite.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 65.00
 
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1873 Winchester 44-40 Rifle Made in 1887609 - 1873 Winchester 44-40 Rifle Made in 1887
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rifle. Octagon barrel. Does not require FFL Transfer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 2,150.00
 
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Winchester Model 1897 12ga Shotgun610 - Winchester Model 1897 12ga Shotgun
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice all original condition. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 600.00
 
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Mick Jagger Magazine Photo Shoot Test Image610 - Mick Jagger Magazine Photo Shoot Test Image
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to have been an image used in production. Was not used do to color imbalance in printing. Features Mick Jagger taking his shirt off. 12.75&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
 
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New Montana Bar Missoula Montana Mirror611 - New Montana Bar Missoula Montana Mirror
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old advertising mirror. 8" by 9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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US Model 1917 Remington 30-06 Enfield Rifle611 - US Model 1917 Remington 30-06 Enfield Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 08-18. Nice rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 650.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 44-40612 - Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 44-40
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rifle. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 1,100.00
 
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OK Rubber Welders Missoula Montana Mirror612 - OK Rubber Welders Missoula Montana Mirror
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old advertising mirror. 10" by 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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Mennen Shisker Wilters Store Display Sign613 - Mennen Shisker Wilters Store Display Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice sign. Appears to have never been used. 18" by 30".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Australian 310 Martini Cadet Rifle613 - Australian 310 Martini Cadet Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Rechambered for 32-20. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 375.00
 
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Martini Henry .303 Carbine Rifle614 - Martini Henry .303 Carbine Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Antique, does not require FFL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 675.00
 
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Alliance for the Wild Rockies Poster Montana614 - Alliance for the Wild Rockies Poster Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
26" by 39".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Deadstock Big E Levis Bell Bottom Denim Jeans615 - Deadstock Big E Levis Bell Bottom Denim Jeans
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of jeans. Appear to be deadstock or unworn. Big E on the tab. Bellbottom. Measurements as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
 
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Belgium Browning BAR Grade II 30-06 Rifle615 - Belgium Browning BAR Grade II 30-06 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rifle. Stock has a few minor scuffs. Overall very nice. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 700.00
 
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Smith and Wesson Model 34 Kit Gun 22 LR616 - Smith and Wesson Model 34 Kit Gun 22 LR
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early example. Lightweight frame. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 400.00
 
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Large Lot of Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts616 - Large Lot of Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of shirts. All appear to be from the 1990's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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Older Persian Oriental Rug617 - Older Persian Oriental Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rug. 25" by 38" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 65.00
 
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U.S. Immigration Service Colt New Service Pistol617 - U.S. Immigration Service Colt New Service Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Very rare revolver. The back strap is stamped "U.S.I.B.P." (United States Immigration Border Patrol). Serial number 982. Factory original ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 2,800.00
 
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Original WW2 FP-45 Liberator Pistol618 - Original WW2 FP-45 Liberator Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original clandestine pistol. This lot has a reserve. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 1,950.00
 
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Older Persian Oriental Rug618 - Older Persian Oriental Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rug. 23" by 25" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 85.00
 
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Melora Neaves Frog on Lily Pad Pottery Jar619 - Melora Neaves Frog on Lily Pad Pottery Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
Missoula Montana Artist Melora Neaves. Made in 1994. 7" wide, 5.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 60.00
 
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Ruger MK6 .22 LR NRA Edition619 - Ruger MK6 .22 LR NRA Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used in original box. Requires FFL Transfer, C&R not accepted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 475.00
 
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1900 US Army Trials Test Luger Pistol620 - 1900 US Army Trials Test Luger Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
85% condition. All original, all matching. Falls in the correct serial number range. No Germany mark. Dished Toggles. Rare piece. This lot has a reser
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 6,750.00
 
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Hal Mathew Studio Pottery Objects Montana620 - Hal Mathew Studio Pottery Objects Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of studio pottery pieces. Artist is Hal Mathew.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Susan Stewart Montana Indian Watercolor Painting621 - Susan Stewart Montana Indian Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting. Done by renowned Indian Artist Susan Stewart of Montana. 28" by 36" framed. Susan Stewart is a Montana-based artist and act...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 100.00
 
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Webley Senior Air Pellet Pistol621 - Webley Senior Air Pellet Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Appears to have been used very little. No sales to the following areas: States/Territories: • Delaware • Illinois
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 325.00
 
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WW2 Enfield Sniper Rifle Scope 32 MK III MK3 1945622 - WW2 Enfield Sniper Rifle Scope 32 MK III MK3 1945
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice all original scope in pouch. About as nice as you can get.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 1,950.00
 
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Mongolian Watercolor Painting622 - Mongolian Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
25" by 37" framed. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
 
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Monte Dolack Crystal Theater Missoula Montana623 - Monte Dolack Crystal Theater Missoula Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
18.5" by 18.5". Monte A. Dolack (born May 23, 1950) is an American graphic artist who lives in Missoula, Montana, in the United States. Fr...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Navy Nippon Sensui Divers Helmet623 - WW2 Japanese Navy Nippon Sensui Divers Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet. Wonderful condition. One wing nut may have been replaced as shown. This lot has a reserve.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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