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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K98 Mauser Bayonet51K98 Mauser Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bayonet. Some pitting. No scabbard.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 55.00
Vietnam Plastic Tropical Jungle Canteen52Vietnam Plastic Tropical Jungle Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Contemporary Colt Pistol Flap Holster53Contemporary Colt Pistol Flap Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice high quality holster.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 45.00
WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade54WW2 US Mark II Practice Pineapple Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 75.00
WW2 Army of Occupation Japanese Made Uniforms55WW2 Army of Occupation Japanese Made Uniforms
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of custom tailored uniforms. Made in Japan.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 48.80
Group of Korean War Uniform Shirts and Pants56Group of Korean War Uniform Shirts and Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 25.00
WW2 Cold Weather Hooded Parka57WW2 Cold Weather Hooded Parka
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Size is 34R.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 20.00
Pair of WW2 Children's Army Paratrooper Boots58Pair 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.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
WW1 Emergency Gas Alarm Rattle59WW1 Emergency Gas Alarm Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original piece.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 150.00
WW2 Japanese Hokobukuro Personal Effects Bag60WW2 Japanese Hokobukuro Personal Effects Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bag. Some wear as shown.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 45.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag61WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 55.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag62WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag63WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 130.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag64WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 90.00
WW2 Japanese Rising Sun Battle Flag65WW2 Japanese Rising Sun Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. Rising sun pattern. 10" by 12.5".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 220.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag66WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 85.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag67WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag68WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 75.00
WW2 Korean War Battle Flag69WW2 Korean War Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 22" by 25.5".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 146.40
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag70WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
WW2 Japanese Navy Marine Landing Force Flag71WW2 Japanese Navy Marine Landing Force Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual piece. Brought back by L.J. McNally. 16.5" by 26.5".
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 280.60
WW2 Korean War Battle Flag72WW2 Korean War Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 18" by 27.5".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag73WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 350.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag74WW2 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 375.00
Very Nice WW2 48 Star American Flag75Very Nice WW2 48 Star American Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Defiance. 31.5" by 54.25".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 130.00
WW2 Korean War Battle Flag76WW2 Korean War Battle Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flag. 21.5" by 22".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 75.00
WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag77WW2 Japanese Battle Captured Meatball Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silk flag. 31" by 37.5". Battle captured and brought home by a GI serving in the Pacific Theater.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
WW2 Nazi German Hitler Youth Flag HJ78WW2 Nazi German Hitler Youth Flag HJ
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original flag. 29.25" by 55.25".
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 425.00
WW2 Nazi German Fringed NSDAP Banner Flag79WW2 Nazi German Fringed NSDAP Banner Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original flag. 30" by 39.5" including fringe.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 240.00
WW2 Nazi German RAD Flag80WW2 Nazi German RAD Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original flag. 73.75" by 95.5".
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 250.00
WW2 Nazi German Banner Flag81WW2 Nazi German Banner Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original flag. 47" by 56.5" including hangers.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 275.00
WW2 Nazi German State Service Political Flag82WW2 Nazi German State Service Political Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original flag. 77" by 119".
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 475.00
WW2 Nazi German NSDAP Fringed Flag Banner83WW2 Nazi German NSDAP Fringed Flag Banner
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original flag. 48" by 53.5".
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 725.00
WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Sports Shirt84WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Sports Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original piece with markings on the bottom as shown.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 200.00
WW2 Nazi German Luftwaffe Sports Shirt85WW2 Nazi German Luftwaffe Sports Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original piece with markings on the bottom as shown.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 200.00
WW2 WWII V Collar USMC Marine Corps Sweatshirt86WW2 WWII V Collar USMC Marine Corps Sweatshirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare original piece. Has the V collar which is indicative of WW2 and earlier.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 300.00
WW2 Trench Art Engraved USMC Canteen87WW2 Trench Art Engraved USMC Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat canteen. WW1 but was used during WW2. Has Afrika, France, and Germany engraved on it just to name a few. Great canteen.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
WW2 Chinese Nationalist Army Presentation Dagger88WW2 Chinese Nationalist Army Presentation Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice dagger with leather frog. Getting difficult to find.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 325.00
WW1 Trench Art Pyrography Violin Jane Kimball89WW1 Trench Art Pyrography Violin Jane Kimball
Davis Brothers Auction
Superb piece of WW1 Trench Art. Pyrography work on the back showing a Red Cross Nurse up top, and a doughboy and his sweetheart at the bottom. Violin
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 850.00
WW2 Fairchild Aerial Camera F-1190WW2 Fairchild Aerial Camera F-11
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice aerial reconnaissance camera. Made by Fairchild. Model F-11
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 350.00
WW2 Front Seam M1 US Army Helmet91WW2 Front Seam M1 US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Firestone liner. Nice original camo. Complete. Very nice example.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 350.00
Wood Boxes Winchester .22 LR Dupont Explosives92Wood Boxes Winchester .22 LR Dupont Explosives
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of boxes.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 55.00
US Cavalry Sword93US Cavalry Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Reproduction sword marked DGW. Would be great for reenactors or display.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 170.80
Vanguard US Navy Officers Presentation Sword94Vanguard US Navy Officers Presentation Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice sword and scabbard. Someone has covered part of the scabbard in electrical tape as shown. May be damaged in that area.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 130.00
Lot of Vargas Pin Up Girl Calendar Pages95Lot of Vargas Pin Up Girl Calendar Pages
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. These would frame up nicely.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 95.00
Lot of Vargas Pin Up Girl Magazine Pages96Lot of Vargas Pin Up Girl Magazine Pages
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. They would frame up nicely.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 55.00
WW2 European Military Helmet97WW2 European Military Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 50.00
Inert M56 WW2 Korean War Mortar98Inert M56 WW2 Korean War Mortar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Inert
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 110.00
Collection of WW2 Army Items99Collection of WW2 Army Items
Davis Brothers Auction
British Made Canteen Cover and Canteen. Water Bucket, Crampons, and Whistle.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 25.00
WW2 US Army Signal Corps Flag Set100WW2 US Army Signal Corps Flag Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set in pouch.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00