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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WW2 Army Air Corps Steel Cotter Pins176 - WW2 Army Air Corps Steel Cotter Pins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Penn Super Mariner 49 Deep Sea Fishing Reel176 - Penn Super Mariner 49 Deep Sea Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Nice Group of Machinist Lathe Tools177 - Nice Group of Machinist Lathe Tools
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pair of Spanish American War Trench Art Bullets177 - Pair of Spanish American War Trench Art Bullets
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat pair of bullets. Both engraved Manila August 13th 1898.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Pair of WW1 37mm 1 Pounder Bullets178 - Pair of WW1 37mm 1 Pounder Bullets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Antique Meridan Silver Plate Pitcher178 - Antique Meridan Silver Plate Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pitcher.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Daisy Model 1894 BB Gun179 - Daisy Model 1894 BB Gun
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Marbled plastic furniture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Pair of Cavalry Spurs and Bit179 - Pair of Cavalry Spurs and Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pair of Hotchkiss Mountain Gun 1 Pounder Shells180 - Pair of Hotchkiss Mountain Gun 1 Pounder Shells
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1940's Toy Cap Gun Set Roy Rogers180 - 1940's Toy Cap Gun Set Roy Rogers
Davis Brothers Auction
One is Roy Rogers, the others is a Nichols Mustang.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Victorian Engraved Silver Fish Cutlery Set181 - Victorian Engraved Silver Fish Cutlery Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice complete matching set in original fitted case. Silver handled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Group of Gun Parts Golden Image Gun Scope181 - Group of Gun Parts Golden Image Gun Scope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Lot of Mauser Stripper Clips182 - Lot of Mauser Stripper Clips
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950's Rhinestone Aurora Necklace Bracelet182 - 1950's Rhinestone Aurora Necklace Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched set. No Missing stones.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Vintage Stella Harmony Sunburst Acoustic Guitar183 - Vintage Stella Harmony Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice guitar and case. Has some personalization as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mills USMC 38 Caliber Holster and Eagle Snap Belt183 - Mills USMC 38 Caliber Holster and Eagle Snap Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Quite a rare holster with matching eagle snap cartridge belt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Great Northern Railroad Bucket Gas Can Box Label184 - Great Northern Railroad Bucket Gas Can Box Label
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice GNRY bucket, unmarked kerosene can, and Volunteer Brand citrus box side.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Vintage Toy and Cap Pistol Rifle Guns184 - Lot of Vintage Toy and Cap Pistol Rifle Guns
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Condition as pictured.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mid Century Nuove Forme Italy Alvino Bagni Vase185 - Mid 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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WW2 USMC Entrenching Machete and Belt185 - WW2 USMC Entrenching Machete and Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set. Machete is an excellent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Lot of Lionel Train Toys186 - Lot of Lionel Train Toys
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Chinese Republican Period Cut Green Bottle Vase186 - Chinese Republican Period Cut Green Bottle Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Signed on the back as shown. Heavy glass. 15.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pendleton Wool Indian Blanket Vest Size 42 USA187 - Pendleton Wool Indian Blanket Vest Size 42 USA
Davis Brothers Auction
USA made. Size 42. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Lot of Air Force Artillery Shell Carriers187 - Lot of Air Force Artillery Shell Carriers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of shell carriers. Used to carry and store heavy artillery shells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Aluminum Life Raft Oars188 - WW2 Japanese Aluminum Life Raft Oars
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of life raft oars. Solid aluminum, cork filled for flotation.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Stained Leaded Glass Hanging Window Flowers188 - Stained Leaded Glass Hanging Window Flowers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Handmade. 12.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Leslie Hamilton (Les) Peters Montana Mule Deer189 - Leslie 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Group of Wood Cannon Parts189 - Group of Wood Cannon Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Spanish American War Khaki Backpack190 - Spanish American War Khaki Backpack
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice complete example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Drawing190 - Newman 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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North American Hunting Club Books191 - North American Hunting Club Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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WW1 US Army Trench Binoculars 1915A1 Telescope191 - WW1 US Army Trench Binoculars 1915A1 Telescope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set with carrying cases and tripod.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Verdun192 - WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Verdun
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Union Pacific Railroad Spittoon192 - Union Pacific Railroad Spittoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Nice decorator piece. 10.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags193 - WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of bags. Complete with liners.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Artillery Shell Recovered from Battle of Somme193 - Artillery Shell Recovered from Battle of Somme
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice battlefield recovered shell. Plaque on front as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Pebbled K98 Mauser Ammo Pouches194 - WW2 Nazi German Pebbled K98 Mauser Ammo Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of pouches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Pictured194 - Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Pictured
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 10.25" by 16.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Bronze Buddhist Figure195 - Antique Bronze Buddhist Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
5.5" tall. Nice old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Assortment of Spanish American War 1902 Insignia195 - Assortment of Spanish American War 1902 Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Group of US Cavalry Bits and Spurs196 - Group of US Cavalry Bits and Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of 4 Montana Cowboy Belt Buckles196 - Lot of 4 Montana Cowboy Belt Buckles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Al Furstnow Miles City Montana Fly Fishing Wallet197 - Al Furstnow Miles City Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce piece. Marked as shown. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Trench Periscope197 - WW2 Japanese Trench Periscope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Pair of WW1 .38 Cartridge Box US Army198 - Pair of WW1 .38 Cartridge Box US Army
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice boxes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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First Concrete Libby Montana Dam Sample198 - First Concrete Libby Montana Dam Sample
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice core sample paperweight. Historic piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique New Haven Porcelain Desk Clock199 - Antique New Haven Porcelain Desk Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Very pretty piece. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Pair of AR-15 Magazines199 - Pair 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 Battle Damaged Japanese Helmet Iwo Jima200 - WW2 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Rare Lladro 1260 Porcelain Dalmatian Figurine200 - Rare Lladro 1260 Porcelain Dalmatian Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Quite scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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