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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Lot of 7 Red Seal 1928 $2 Notes51 - Lot of 7 Red Seal 1928 $2 Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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K98 Mauser Bayonet51 - K98 Mauser Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bayonet. Some pitting. No scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vietnam Plastic Tropical Jungle Canteen52 - Vietnam Plastic Tropical Jungle Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Lot of 10 Blue Seal $5 Silver Certificates52 - Lot of 10 Blue Seal $5 Silver Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
8x 1934, 2x 1953.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Lot of 18 $2 Red Seal Notes53 - Lot of 18 $2 Red Seal Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Contemporary Colt Pistol Flap Holster53 - Contemporary Colt Pistol Flap Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice high quality holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade54 - WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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12 1923 $1 Large Size Silver Certificate Notes54 - 12 1923 $1 Large Size Silver Certificate Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Lot of 22 1957 Blue Seal $1 Silver Certificates55 - Lot of 22 1957 Blue Seal $1 Silver Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Army of Occupation Japanese Made Uniforms55 - WW2 Army of Occupation Japanese Made Uniforms
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of custom tailored uniforms. Made in Japan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Group of Korean War Uniform Shirts and Pants56 - Group of Korean War Uniform Shirts and Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lot of 14 Red Seal $5 Notes56 - Lot of 14 Red Seal $5 Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
2x 1928, 4x 1953, 7x 1963, 1x 1963 Star.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Dansco United States Type Set Coin Album57 - Dansco United States Type Set Coin Album
Davis Brothers Auction
33 coins in total.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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WW2 Cold Weather Hooded Parka57 - WW2 Cold Weather Hooded Parka
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Size is 34R.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of WW2 Children's Army Paratrooper Boots58 - Pair of WW2 Children's Army Paratrooper Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Very Neat pair of boots. Made for the child of a paratrooper to scale with his fathers set. Neat piece of home front history.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin58 - 2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin59 - 2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW1 Emergency Gas Alarm Rattle59 - WW1 Emergency Gas Alarm Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Hokobukuro Personal Effects Bag60 - WW2 Japanese Hokobukuro Personal Effects Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bag. Some wear as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin60 - 2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1815 Genoa Italy Letter61 - 1815 Genoa Italy Letter
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown content, unable to translate. May relate to banking, as was found with the currency listed in this auction.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag61 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silk flag. 25" by 38". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag62 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silk flag. 28.5" by 41". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Montana Cowboy 1885 Silver Dollar Belt Buckle62 - Montana Cowboy 1885 Silver Dollar Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice buckle. 1885 Silver dollar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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1st Edition Put me in the Zoo Doctor Seuss63 - 1st Edition Put me in the Zoo Doctor Seuss
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag63 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silk flag. 30.5" by 36.5". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag64 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 24" by 36.5". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Hand Carved Wood Green Wing Teal Duck Decoy64 - Hand Carved Wood Green Wing Teal Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on bottom as shown. 10.25" long.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Montana Farm Bureau Sign65 - Antique Montana Farm Bureau Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock condition. 9.75" by 14".
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Rising Sun Battle Flag65 - WW2 Japanese Rising Sun Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. Rising sun pattern. 10" by 12.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag66 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 27" by 32.5". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Islamic Moroccan Camel Bone Bellows66 - Antique Islamic Moroccan Camel Bone Bellows
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat. Set with dyed camel bone. 13" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana Indian Medicine Stick67 - Montana Indian Medicine Stick
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary manufacture by Montana Indians. 23" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag67 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 27.5" by 32". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag68 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 19" by 25.25". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Montana Indian Made Mink Fur Peace Pipe68 - Montana Indian Made Mink Fur Peace Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary, never used. 24" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Montana Indian Made War Club69 - Montana Indian Made War Club
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Made by Montana Indians. Elk horn, beaded with leather drop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW2 Korean War Battle Flag69 - WW2 Korean War Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 22" by 25.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag70 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 24" by 32.5". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Gamblers Dagger70 - Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Gamblers Dagger
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Very nice knife. Never used or carried. Made by Wayne Skaggs of Darby Montana. 7" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife71 - Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. Never used or carried. Made by Wayne Skaggs of Darby Montana. 7.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Navy Marine Landing Force Flag71 - WW2 Japanese Navy Marine Landing Force Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual piece. Brought back by L.J. McNally. 16.5" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (230.00 + 50.60BP) = 280.60
 
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WW2 Korean War Battle Flag72 - WW2 Korean War Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 18" by 27.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pair of Montana Indian Made Arrows72 - Pair of Montana Indian Made Arrows
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of arrows. Montana Indian made. Both are contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife73 - Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. Never used or carried. Made by Wayne Skaggs of Darby Montana. 6.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag73 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silk flag. 27.5" by 33". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag74 - WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silk flag. 27.5" by 31.5". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Antique KABAR Knife Axe Combo74 - Antique KABAR Knife Axe Combo
Davis Brothers Auction
Knife blade only, no axe. Made so you could quickly change between knife blade and axe head in the woods. Rare stag handle. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Vietnamese Thai School or Dinner Bell75 - Vietnamese Thai School or Dinner Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older piece. Great sound. 14" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Very Nice WW2 48 Star American Flag75 - Very Nice WW2 48 Star American Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Defiance. 31.5" by 54.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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