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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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.

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Lot of Antique Montana Advertising Premiums376 - Lot of Antique Montana Advertising Premiums
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of premiums. Towns include Dillon, Missoula, Helena, and Harrison.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Red Rider Daisy BB Gun Made in 1946377 - Red Rider Daisy BB Gun Made in 1946
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice condition. Made in 1946. Hard to find these early rifles in this condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Korean War Practice Training Grenade377 - Korean War Practice Training Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock and Inert.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vietnam US Army Survival Fishing Gill Net378 - Vietnam US Army Survival Fishing Gill Net
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 25-3 New in Box378 - J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 25-3 New in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Pflueger Williams Fishing Reel Handle379 - Pflueger Williams Fishing Reel Handle
Davis Brothers Auction
Handle only, no reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lot of 2 Repro US Army Rifle Slings379 - Lot of 2 Repro US Army Rifle Slings
Davis Brothers Auction
Unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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10 Winchester Model 1917 Enfield Hand Guard380 - 10 Winchester Model 1917 Enfield Hand Guard
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Winchester. All deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Langley Cast Rite Model 380A Fishing Reel New380 - Langley Cast Rite Model 380A Fishing Reel New
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean reel, appears to have never been fished. Some dried grease in spots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Shakespeare Tournament Model 1740 Fishing Reel381 - Shakespeare Tournament Model 1740 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual small single tournament quick reel handle. Very fast. Excellent condition, hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW2 US Army Flamethrower Regulator381 - WW2 US Army Flamethrower Regulator
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce, new in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Korea US Army Jeep Screws Deadstock382 - WW2 Korea US Army Jeep Screws Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
All deadstock in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel382 - Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. Great patina. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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MEISSELBACH Superlite 1000 Symploreel Fishing Reel383 - MEISSELBACH Superlite 1000 Symploreel Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice reel. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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British OSS WW2 Electric Fence Trimmers383 - British OSS WW2 Electric Fence Trimmers
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 US Army Entrenching Pickaxe Cover384 - WW2 US Army Entrenching Pickaxe Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Often missing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Shakespeare Uncle Sam Fishing Reel384 - Shakespeare Uncle Sam Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early reel. Fine condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Shakespeare Uncle Sam Reel ("S" endcaps)385 - Shakespeare Uncle Sam Reel ("S" endcaps)
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare S Endcap version. Nice patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 Jungle USMC Floatation Bladder385 - WW2 Jungle USMC Floatation Bladder
Davis Brothers Auction
Named as shown. Dated 1944.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 British P37 Army Canteen386 - WW2 British P37 Army Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Appears to be deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Finely Made Early Bakelite Handle Fly Fishing Reel386 - Finely Made Early Bakelite Handle Fly Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Finely made reel. Unmarked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Coronet 25 Fishing Reel in Leather Case387 - J.A. Coxe Coronet 25 Fishing Reel in Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean. Appears to have never been used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Rayon Braid for Overseas Caps Artillery Cord 1942387 - Rayon Braid for Overseas Caps Artillery Cord 1942
Davis Brothers Auction
Whole roll deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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British WW2 Field Pouch388 - British WW2 Field Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel w/ Case388 - Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel w/ Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel in leather travel case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Louisville Casting Fishing Reel in Leather Case389 - Louisville Casting Fishing Reel in Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Case stitching has failed as shown. Reel is in nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of British Cartridge Pouches Enfield WW2389 - Pair of British Cartridge Pouches Enfield WW2
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 Electrical Heated Army Airforce Boot Warmers390 - WW2 Electrical Heated Army Airforce Boot Warmers
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce, deadstock condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Model 25C Fishing Reel in Leather Case390 - J.A. Coxe Model 25C Fishing Reel in Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean. Appears to be unused in original case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Coronet 25n Fishing Reel Store Display391 - J.A. Coxe Coronet 25n Fishing Reel Store Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare countertop store display featuring the Coxe Coronet 25n.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW2 British Ammo Pouches Enfield391 - WW2 British Ammo Pouches Enfield
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock with belt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 M1 A2 Non Combatant Gas Mask392 - WW1 M1 A2 Non Combatant Gas Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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William Talbot Star Fishing Reel Engraved392 - William Talbot Star Fishing Reel Engraved
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine reel in leather case. Engraved with owners details as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Pocket Watch 14k Gold Walton Talbot Fishing Reels393 - Pocket Watch 14k Gold Walton Talbot Fishing Reels
Davis Brothers Auction
Talbot Pocket Watch made in Nevada Missouri. Made by one of the Talbot's for their family members. The Talbots were known for producing high end...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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WW2 US Army Medical Corps Tourniquets393 - WW2 US Army Medical Corps Tourniquets
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Tankers Headset HS-30-U Deadstock394 - WW2 Tankers Headset HS-30-U Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in box. 1945 dated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 30C New in Box394 - J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 30C New in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Union Hardware Company 7266 Fishing Reel in box395 - Union Hardware Company 7266 Fishing Reel in box
Davis Brothers Auction
Some paint crackling on handles as shown. Overall nice. Matching box and reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of 2 WW2 First Aid Kit Covers395 - Lot of 2 WW2 First Aid Kit Covers
Davis Brothers Auction
Covers only, no kits.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pair of WW2 Inkwells US Navy Deadstock396 - Pair of WW2 Inkwells US Navy Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Montague Automatic Casting Float Fishing Lure396 - Montague Automatic Casting Float Fishing Lure
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice envelope for the Montague Automatic Casting Float. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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George Grant Fishing Fly Bozeman Montana397 - George Grant Fishing Fly Bozeman Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice framed fly. Church Window Featherback. Made in Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Pair of WW2 10" M1 Garand Bayonet Scabbards397 - Pair of WW2 10" M1 Garand Bayonet Scabbards
Davis Brothers Auction
Used with quite a bit of wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German k98 Bayonet Frog398 - WW2 Nazi German k98 Bayonet Frog
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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9ft 3 Piece Montague Trail Fly Fishing Bamboo Rod398 - 9ft 3 Piece Montague Trail Fly Fishing Bamboo Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice condition with sleeve and case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Bob Wood Conrad Mansion Montana 1977 (Pen/Ink)399 - Bob Wood Conrad Mansion Montana 1977 (Pen/Ink)
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice framed pen and ink. Entitled "Conrad Mansion", artist is Bob Wood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Deadstock M1 Dust Respirator COVID-19399 - Deadstock M1 Dust Respirator COVID-19
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in Box. 1949 dated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 Army Cord & Plug for Jeep Radio Deadstock400 - WW2 Army Cord & Plug for Jeep Radio Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in box. 6x quantity.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Jack Holt Hollywood Movie Star Photos400 - Lot of Jack Holt Hollywood Movie Star Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of images. All old, not modern reprints.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Pieces of WW2 Trench Art Desk Items401 - 3 Pieces of WW2 Trench Art Desk Items
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of trench art. Candlestick, ashtray and coin dish. All made from shells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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