The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction

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Join us for one of the most phenomenal libraries offered to the public in years from a local Montana Estate. Day 1 will include Bob Borcherdt's personal library in its entirety featuring rare Western 1st Edition Books. Fine Western and Indigenous Art (Including Artists such as Eanger Irving Couse, Bert Geer Phillips, and Ray Swanson), Montana Historical Photography, Taxidermy, Uzbek and Turkomen Rugs, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques, Rugs, Advertising Signs and Instruments. Day 2 will feature the next edition of our ongoing military artifact extravaganza including relics from all wars and firearms.
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Reproduction German WW2 NAzi Chained SS Dagger351 - Reproduction German WW2 NAzi Chained SS Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent repro. Chained dagger.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Pair of Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Toppers352 - Pair of Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Toppers
Davis Brothers Auction
One is metal, one is plastic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antique Glass Minnow Trap Fishing352 - Antique Glass Minnow Trap Fishing
Davis Brothers Auction
Metal banded glass minnow trap. With original lid. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Antique Montana Japanese Wicker Fishing Creel353 - Antique Montana Japanese Wicker Fishing Creel
Davis Brothers Auction
Small area of damage in bottom corner. Complete with strap and front pocket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Topper353 - Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Topper
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice metal topper. Reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Topper354 - Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Topper
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice metal topper. Reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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3 New Laurel Baits Fishing Lures Kalispell Montana354 - 3 New Laurel Baits Fishing Lures Kalispell Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual and rare. Appear to be unfished.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Scarce 1960's Trout Unlimited Patch355 - Scarce 1960's Trout Unlimited Patch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice patch. 1960s or so in vintage. 3.5" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Soviet Russian USSR Lenin Flag Banner355 - Soviet Russian USSR Lenin Flag Banner
Davis Brothers Auction
42" by 66" including fringe. Some minor wear and damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Lot of Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Devices356 - Lot of Reproduction WW2 Nazi German Flag Devices
Davis Brothers Auction
All reproduction. Decent lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 19 Anarchists Handbook Booklets356 - Lot of 19 Anarchists Handbook Booklets
Davis Brothers Auction
All unread.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of 13 Anarchists Handbook Booklets357 - Lot of 13 Anarchists Handbook Booklets
Davis Brothers Auction
All unread.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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3 M1 Carbine Vietnam War Rifle Shipping Cases357 - 3 M1 Carbine Vietnam War Rifle Shipping Cases
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. All unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vietnam M1 Helmet Mosquito Netting358 - Vietnam M1 Helmet Mosquito Netting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice tropical helmet cover.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lot of Montana and Western History Book358 - Lot of Montana and Western History Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. Assorted titles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Rare Krauss Fishing Lure Kalispell Montana359 - Rare Krauss Fishing Lure Kalispell Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Krauss Plug from 3250 Hwy 93 S. Kalispell MT 1940's. Never fished. Very scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 French Lebel Rifle Slings359 - WW1 French Lebel Rifle Slings
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent pair of slings.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 British P37 Army Canteen360 - WW2 British P37 Army Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice canteen. Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bronze Medal Libby Dam 1975 Montana360 - Bronze Medal Libby Dam 1975 Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice diminutive bronze table medal. Made to Commemorate the Building of the Libby Dam in 1975.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Wallace Highliner Fishing Lure w/ Original Box361 - Wallace Highliner Fishing Lure w/ Original Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lure. Unfished in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 US Army Cavalry Canteen361 - WW1 US Army Cavalry Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice and scarce example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of MK3 British Enfield Spike Bayonets362 - Pair of MK3 British Enfield Spike Bayonets
Davis Brothers Auction
Appear to be unused
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Rare Master Kaster Automatic Fishing Rod Rinehart362 - Rare Master Kaster Automatic Fishing Rod Rinehart
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare and unusual. Made by Rinehart. Pump action to reel in the line. Nice original patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Butte Montana Fly Fishing Rod Varnish Bottle363 - Butte Montana Fly Fishing Rod Varnish Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bottle with original label and partial contents. Only one we have ever seen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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WW2 1945 Dated Ammunition Bag363 - WW2 1945 Dated Ammunition Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to be deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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French Indo China Belt Pistol Holster Ammo Pouch364 - French Indo China Belt Pistol Holster Ammo Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Montana and English Made Trout Fishing Flies364 - Montana and English Made Trout Fishing Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection. Some identified as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Cigar Box with Montana Fly Fishing Line and Flies365 - Cigar Box with Montana Fly Fishing Line and Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat lot of flies and line in old cigar box. All unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pair of WW2 Grenade Pouches365 - Pair of WW2 Grenade Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of 4 WW2 Message Books w/ Pidgeon Paper M-210366 - Lot of 4 WW2 Message Books w/ Pidgeon Paper M-210
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock. Lot of 4 with the Pidgeon paper.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of Montana Special Trout Fishing Flies366 - Lot of Montana Special Trout Fishing Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. All new on card.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of Montana Trout Flies367 - Lot of Montana Trout Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of assorted flies. Appear unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 9 Pocket Eagle Snap Belt367 - WW1 9 Pocket Eagle Snap Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW1 Entrenching Pick Axe Cover368 - WW1 Entrenching Pick Axe Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock dated 1918.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Butte Montana Framed Fly License Wallet & Photo368 - Butte Montana Framed Fly License Wallet & Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice fishing display. Spillums Butte Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Montana Rock Creek Lodge Road Sign369 - Montana Rock Creek Lodge Road Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
18" by 24". Rare but a bit tough condition. May clean up.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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57MM Shell Cartons (lot of 2)369 - 57MM Shell Cartons (lot of 2)
Davis Brothers Auction
Cases only no rounds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Steam Condensing Hose for Machine Gun w/ Case370 - Steam Condensing Hose for Machine Gun w/ Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Both are deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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RL Winston Fly Rod Co. Dealer Sign Montana370 - RL Winston Fly Rod Co. Dealer Sign Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
18" by 24" double sided hanging dealer sign. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Wallace Getz Kalispell Montana Bamboo Fishing Rod371 - Wallace Getz Kalispell Montana Bamboo Fishing Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rod. Thicker gauge bamboo. Made by Wallace Getz of Kalispell Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Lot of 3 US Army Mountain Division WW2 Ski Wax371 - Lot of 3 US Army Mountain Division WW2 Ski Wax
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. All deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of WW2 US Army Leggings372 - Pair of WW2 US Army Leggings
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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14 Framed Bunyan Bugs Fly Fishing Montana372 - 14 Framed Bunyan Bugs Fly Fishing Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice display. All bugs were tied by the Means. Quite a few unusual flies. All in wonderful condition. 17.5" by 27" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (975.00) = 975.00
 
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Lucky Bug Fly Shop Envelope Butte Montana373 - Lucky Bug Fly Shop Envelope Butte Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice scarce envelope from the Lucky Bug fly shop in Butte Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WWI Short 1 Hook Leggings373 - WWI Short 1 Hook Leggings
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vietnam Air Force Military Police Shoulder Holster374 - Vietnam Air Force Military Police Shoulder Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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A. Venables Son England Leather Shotgun Shell Box374 - A. Venables Son England Leather Shotgun Shell Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice English field ammo box. Would have stored boxes of ammo while traveling. Made by A. Venables and Son of Oxford England. Engraved Face Plate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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George Lawrence Oregon .44 Mag Cartridge Belt375 - George Lawrence Oregon .44 Mag Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt. Measures 41" long overall. Holds .44 caliber shells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 Personal Effects Corpse Toe Bag375 - WW1 Personal Effects Corpse Toe Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Tied to dead bodies to keep personal effects separate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 US Cavalry Water Bucket376 - WW2 US Cavalry Water Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1943
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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