Montana Summer Discovery Auction

Auction Details

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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WW2 Army Air Corps Steel Cotter Pins176WW2 Army Air Corps Steel Cotter Pins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Deadstock.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 25.00
Penn Super Mariner 49 Deep Sea Fishing Reel176Penn Super Mariner 49 Deep Sea Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. Excellent condition.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 50.00
Nice Group of Machinist Lathe Tools177Nice Group of Machinist Lathe Tools
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 110.00
Pair of Spanish American War Trench Art Bullets177Pair of Spanish American War Trench Art Bullets
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat pair of bullets. Both engraved Manila August 13th 1898.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 65.00
Pair of WW1 37mm 1 Pounder Bullets178Pair of WW1 37mm 1 Pounder Bullets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 70.00
Antique Meridan Silver Plate Pitcher178Antique Meridan Silver Plate Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pitcher.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 20.00
Daisy Model 1894 BB Gun179Daisy Model 1894 BB Gun
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Marbled plastic furniture.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 91.50
Pair of Cavalry Spurs and Bit179Pair of Cavalry Spurs and Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 60.00
Pair of Hotchkiss Mountain Gun 1 Pounder Shells180Pair of Hotchkiss Mountain Gun 1 Pounder Shells
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 150.00
1940's Toy Cap Gun Set Roy Rogers1801940's Toy Cap Gun Set Roy Rogers
Davis Brothers Auction
One is Roy Rogers, the others is a Nichols Mustang.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 50.00
Victorian Engraved Silver Fish Cutlery Set181Victorian Engraved Silver Fish Cutlery Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice complete matching set in original fitted case. Silver handled.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 150.00
Group of Gun Parts Golden Image Gun Scope181Group of Gun Parts Golden Image Gun Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 45.00
Lot of Mauser Stripper Clips182Lot of Mauser Stripper Clips
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
1950's Rhinestone Aurora Necklace Bracelet1821950's Rhinestone Aurora Necklace Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched set. No Missing stones.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 85.00
Vintage Stella Harmony Sunburst Acoustic Guitar183Vintage Stella Harmony Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice guitar and case. Has some personalization as shown.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 45.00
Mills USMC 38 Caliber Holster and Eagle Snap Belt183Mills USMC 38 Caliber Holster and Eagle Snap Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Quite a rare holster with matching eagle snap cartridge belt.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 525.00
Great Northern Railroad Bucket Gas Can Box Label184Great Northern Railroad Bucket Gas Can Box Label
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice GNRY bucket, unmarked kerosene can, and Volunteer Brand citrus box side.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.00
Lot of Vintage Toy and Cap Pistol Rifle Guns184Lot of Vintage Toy and Cap Pistol Rifle Guns
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Condition as pictured.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 25.00
Mid Century Nuove Forme Italy Alvino Bagni Vase185Mid Century Nuove Forme Italy Alvino Bagni Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice vase. No chips or cracks. 13.5" tall. Height of Mid Century Decorating esthetic.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 30.50
WW2 USMC Entrenching Machete and Belt185WW2 USMC Entrenching Machete and Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set. Machete is an excellent example.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 350.00
Lot of Lionel Train Toys186Lot of Lionel Train Toys
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 50.00
Chinese Republican Period Cut Green Bottle Vase186Chinese Republican Period Cut Green Bottle Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Signed on the back as shown. Heavy glass. 15.5" tall.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 50.00
Pendleton Wool Indian Blanket Vest Size 42 USA187Pendleton Wool Indian Blanket Vest Size 42 USA
Davis Brothers Auction
USA made. Size 42. Nice condition.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 110.00
Lot of Air Force Artillery Shell Carriers187Lot of Air Force Artillery Shell Carriers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of shell carriers. Used to carry and store heavy artillery shells.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 30.00
WW2 Japanese Aluminum Life Raft Oars188WW2 Japanese Aluminum Life Raft Oars
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of life raft oars. Solid aluminum, cork filled for flotation.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 35.00
Stained Leaded Glass Hanging Window Flowers188Stained Leaded Glass Hanging Window Flowers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Handmade. 12.5" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 10.00
Leslie Hamilton (Les) Peters Montana Mule Deer189Leslie Hamilton (Les) Peters Montana Mule Deer
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on board. Very well executed. 16.5" by 20.5" framed. Leslie Hamilton "Les" Peters, 93, an Army veteran and longtime Great Fa...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 230.00
Group of Wood Cannon Parts189Group of Wood Cannon Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 10.00
Spanish American War Khaki Backpack190Spanish American War Khaki Backpack
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice complete example.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 103.70
Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Drawing190Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Newman Myrah. 6" by 10" framed. Newman Myrah (1921 - 2010) was active/lived in Oregon, Saskatchewan. Newman Myrah is known for H...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 15.00
North American Hunting Club Books191North American Hunting Club Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
WW1 US Army Trench Binoculars 1915A1 Telescope191WW1 US Army Trench Binoculars 1915A1 Telescope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set with carrying cases and tripod.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 475.00
WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Verdun192WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Verdun
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9" tall.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 100.00
Union Pacific Railroad Spittoon192Union Pacific Railroad Spittoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Nice decorator piece. 10.25" tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags193WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of bags. Complete with liners.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 80.00
Artillery Shell Recovered from Battle of Somme193Artillery Shell Recovered from Battle of Somme
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice battlefield recovered shell. Plaque on front as shown.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 25.00
WW2 Nazi German Pebbled K98 Mauser Ammo Pouches194WW2 Nazi German Pebbled K98 Mauser Ammo Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of pouches.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 45.00
Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Pictured194Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Pictured
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 10.25" by 16.25" framed.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
Antique Bronze Buddhist Figure195Antique Bronze Buddhist Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
5.5" tall. Nice old piece.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 55.00
Assortment of Spanish American War 1902 Insignia195Assortment of Spanish American War 1902 Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 35.00
Group of US Cavalry Bits and Spurs196Group of US Cavalry Bits and Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 70.00
Lot of 4 Montana Cowboy Belt Buckles196Lot of 4 Montana Cowboy Belt Buckles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
Al Furstnow Miles City Montana Fly Fishing Wallet197Al Furstnow Miles City Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce piece. Marked as shown. Nice condition.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 488.00
WW2 Japanese Trench Periscope197WW2 Japanese Trench Periscope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece in original box.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 220.00
Pair of WW1 .38 Cartridge Box US Army198Pair of WW1 .38 Cartridge Box US Army
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice boxes.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 61.00
First Concrete Libby Montana Dam Sample198First Concrete Libby Montana Dam Sample
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice core sample paperweight. Historic piece.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
Antique New Haven Porcelain Desk Clock199Antique New Haven Porcelain Desk Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Very pretty piece. No damage to note.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Pair of AR-15 Magazines199Pair of AR-15 Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
One is a preban colt, the other is post ban. No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termin
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
WW2 Battle Damaged Japanese Helmet Iwo Jima200WW2 Battle Damaged Japanese Helmet Iwo Jima
Davis Brothers Auction
Japanese battle damaged helmet, as recovered at Iwo Jima and brought back stateside by a GI.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 230.00
Rare Lladro 1260 Porcelain Dalmatian Figurine200Rare Lladro 1260 Porcelain Dalmatian Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Quite scarce.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 110.00