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 Japanese Trench Artillery Set Periscope Signal101 - WW2 Japanese Trench Artillery Set Periscope Signal
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Rare to find such an exhaustive set of Japanese field artillery gear. Condition is excellent as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,850.00) = 1,850.00
 
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Vietnam War M6 Milpar Bayonet102 - Vietnam War M6 Milpar Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Walther German Military Police P1 P38 Holster103 - Walther German Military Police P1 P38 Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice holster with magazine as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Choteau Montana Tooled Leather Shoulder Holster104 - Choteau Montana Tooled Leather Shoulder Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice holster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 M1923 M1 Garand Cartridge Belt105 - WW2 M1923 M1 Garand Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Dated 1942. Still has a full clip of Garand ammo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Pair of European Military Ammo Bags106 - Pair of European Military Ammo Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Condition as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of Military Items107 - Group of Military Items
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Clipper Siglo XIX Wood Boat Model108 - Clipper Siglo XIX Wood Boat Model
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older model.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Model 1883 US Army Mess Hall Stool109 - Model 1883 US Army Mess Hall Stool
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 RH Pal MK2 US Navy Fighting Knife110 - WW2 RH Pal MK2 US Navy Fighting Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice knife, no scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 1918 Knuckle Trench Knife111 - WW1 1918 Knuckle Trench Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original knife with scabbard. Great patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Spanish American War Krag Cartridge US Bandoleer112 - Spanish American War Krag Cartridge US Bandoleer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice belt. 1899 patent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt113 - Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice single row belt with red stitching.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt114 - Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice belt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt115 - Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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WW1 Belgium Belgian Fuse Setting Tool116 - WW1 Belgium Belgian Fuse Setting Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to be a Belgian Artillery tool for fuses.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Rock Island 1906 Cartridge Box117 - Rock Island 1906 Cartridge Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with contents as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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90mm Anti Aircraft Shell Korean War118 - 90mm Anti Aircraft Shell Korean War
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1958.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Trench Art Shell Casing Desk Item119 - Trench Art Shell Casing Desk Item
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsure as to use. Was probably part of a desk set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Spanish American War Cavalry Chevrons120 - Spanish American War Cavalry Chevrons
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique HK Porter Bolt Cutters121 - Antique HK Porter Bolt Cutters
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old set in original paint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Korean War Coleman Military Army Lantern122 - Korean War Coleman Military Army Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Model 1859 US Cavalry Bit123 - Model 1859 US Cavalry Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit124 - Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit125 - Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit126 - Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Indian Wars US Cavalry Canteen Montana127 - Indian Wars US Cavalry Canteen Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Indian Wars US Cavalry Canteen Montana128 - Indian Wars US Cavalry Canteen Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Civil War Confederate Cavalry Bit129 - Civil War Confederate Cavalry Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting bit. Side discs have a C. Nice old example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Model 1863 US Cavalry Bit130 - Model 1863 US Cavalry Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Indian Wars US Army Belt131 - Indian Wars US Army Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old belt and buckle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique Surveying Transit132 - Antique Surveying Transit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Eddy's Bread Missoula Montana Tray133 - Eddy's Bread Missoula Montana Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
20" by 27", fiberglass.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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1881 Pattern Lanz Owen US Cavalry Holster134 - 1881 Pattern Lanz Owen US Cavalry Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce holster. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Spanish American War Trench Art Pistol135 - Spanish American War Trench Art Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat little pistol carved from wood. 5.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Artillery Shell Inert136 - Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Artillery Shell Inert
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Scarce case design.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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WW1 Cavalry Lead Rope w/ Snap137 - WW1 Cavalry Lead Rope w/ Snap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Rare Model 1912 Experimental Cavalry Picket Rope138 - Rare Model 1912 Experimental Cavalry Picket Rope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Winchester Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Shell139 - Winchester Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Shell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Washington Navy Yards 3 Pounder Shell140 - Washington Navy Yards 3 Pounder Shell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Model 1896 US Army Krag Rifle Breech Canvas Cover141 - Model 1896 US Army Krag Rifle Breech Canvas Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce original piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry Lead Rope142 - WW1 US Cavalry Lead Rope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Very Nice WW2 M1 Garand Rifle Scabbard143 - Very Nice WW2 M1 Garand Rifle Scabbard
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 1942 dated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW1 Colt 1911 Mills Pistol Belt144 - WW1 Colt 1911 Mills Pistol Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 M1910 Two Piece US Cavalry Garrison Belt145 - WW1 M1910 Two Piece US Cavalry Garrison Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Has two eagle snap pouches as well. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt Krag146 - Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt Krag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt147 - Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Spanish American War Dispatch Bag Identified148 - Spanish American War Dispatch Bag Identified
Davis Brothers Auction
Identified to a Hartman of Company H 2nd Oregon.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Large Industrial Wear Ever Aluminum Pot149 - Large Industrial Wear Ever Aluminum Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice big pot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry Khaki Saddle Cloth Blanket150 - WW1 US Cavalry Khaki Saddle Cloth Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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