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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Lot of Riz LA Rolling Papers and Marlboro Matches426 - Lot of Riz LA Rolling Papers and Marlboro Matches
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. All unused. Also includes a picture frame made from camel packs during ww2..
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Pre-Production Sample Work Posters427 - Antique Pre-Production Sample Work Posters
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot includes a pile of draft or sample work that would have been produced as a proof for the advertising companies. Unusual material.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Leather Motorcycle Bikers Jacket 1950s Nazi Emblem427 - Leather Motorcycle Bikers Jacket 1950s Nazi Emblem
Davis Brothers Auction
Reproduction nazi german pieces on 1950s horsehide Motorcycle jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 USAAF Type L1 Flight Suit428 - WW2 USAAF Type L1 Flight Suit
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce early flight suit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Scottie Dog Cast Iron Cowboy Boot Scraper Montana428 - Scottie Dog Cast Iron Cowboy Boot Scraper Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual form. Cast iron. 8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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General Dry Goods Store Candy Scale Measuring Pan429 - General Dry Goods Store Candy Scale Measuring Pan
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice tin candy or dry good store scale pan. Hard to find. 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Type K-28 Flight Coveralls Very Light Small Short429 - Type K-28 Flight Coveralls Very Light Small Short
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful patched coveralls. Named as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 US Air Force Flight Coveralls Size 58430 - WW2 US Air Force Flight Coveralls Size 58
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of flight coveralls. Size 58. Possibly post ww2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Amber Aladdin Washington Drape Kerosene Lamp430 - Amber Aladdin Washington Drape Kerosene Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lamp. Needs a cap for the fuel reserve. Burner is nice.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Arts and Crafts Antique Bronze Door Handles431 - Arts and Crafts Antique Bronze Door Handles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of handles. Both Arts and Crafts period.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vietnam Summer Flight Coveralls 40L Named431 - Vietnam Summer Flight Coveralls 40L Named
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice khaki flight coveralls. Named.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Type L-1A Flight Suit Coveralls Blue Large Short432 - Type L-1A Flight Suit Coveralls Blue Large Short
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. Size is large short.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Dixieland Jazz Record Signed Max Kaminsky432 - Dixieland Jazz Record Signed Max Kaminsky
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice record. Signed and Inscribed by Max Kamisky.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Meet the Beatles T 2047 Record Very Fine Condition433 - Meet the Beatles T 2047 Record Very Fine Condition
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine condition with shrink remaining. T2047.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vietnam or Korean War Donut Button USMC Trousers433 - Vietnam or Korean War Donut Button USMC Trousers
Davis Brothers Auction
Gigantic sized trousers. They say XXXL but were custom made, possibly as a pair of wall trousers to display wares of the tailor. They are 5-6xl in tod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps Great Coat Jacket434 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps Great Coat Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated and named as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of Time Life Old West Books and Index434 - Lot of Time Life Old West Books and Index
Davis Brothers Auction
28 volumes of The Old West, 5 volumes of the Civil war. Plus index.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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17" Antique Butcher Knife435 - 17" Antique Butcher Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. 17" long. No maker marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Type B-1 Cold Weather Flight Jacket Size Large435 - Type B-1 Cold Weather Flight Jacket Size Large
Davis Brothers Auction
Helicopter patches as shown. Jacket appears to be later based on tag and camo liner.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Fringed Buffalo Frontier Coat Jacket436 - Montana Fringed Buffalo Frontier Coat Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Sinew Sewn. Indian Wars Era. Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Antique Bronze Handle and Frame Non Sparking Saw436 - Antique Bronze Handle and Frame Non Sparking Saw
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual. Bronze handle and frame, indicating that this needed to be used in an environment that was not spark friendly such as oil or gas. No mak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Lot of Antique Indian Stone Axe Hammer Heads437 - Lot of Antique Indian Stone Axe Hammer Heads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. One is lava stone. Various conditions.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Pair of Kids Childs Zuouve Militia Uniform Jacket437 - Pair of Kids Childs Zuouve Militia Uniform Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of early kids uniforms
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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3x Pairs of Reproduction Civil War Trousers438 - 3x Pairs of Reproduction Civil War Trousers
Davis Brothers Auction
Great for Reenactors. All reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Montana Horse Hair Frontier Stagecoach Gloves438 - Montana Horse Hair Frontier Stagecoach Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of horsehide driving gloves. Used by Stagecoach and Buggy Drivers in the Old West. 16" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Montana Frontier Black Bear Stagecoach Jacket439 - Montana Frontier Black Bear Stagecoach Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice jacket. Worn by Stagecoach and Buggy Drivers in the Old West. Could have also been used by an Montana Frontiersman.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (875.00) = 875.00
 
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1925 US Medical Hospital Service Jacket Coat439 - 1925 US Medical Hospital Service Jacket Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine jacket. Named as shown. Dated 1925 on interior
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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WW1 French Musicians Uniform Coat and Pants440 - WW1 French Musicians Uniform Coat and Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Bullion Collar tabs. Made in Switzerland as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Montana Frontier Horse Hair Stagecoach Jacket440 - Montana Frontier Horse Hair Stagecoach Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice jacket. Worn by Stagecoach and Buggy Drivers in the Old West. Could have also been used by an Montana Frontiersman.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Top Hat Trade Silver Crown441 - Montana Crow Indian Top Hat Trade Silver Crown
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early beaver top hat. Crown is trade silver. No markings. Crown appears to be authentic, unlike most you see. Red wool trade cloth separating the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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WW2 Navy Officers Outfit Jacket Pants441 - WW2 Navy Officers Outfit Jacket Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Matched top and pants.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1890s VMI Virginia Cadet Tunic442 - 1890s VMI Virginia Cadet Tunic
Davis Brothers Auction
Named on interior. VMI buttons. Phenomenal. Another similar example is on exhibit at The Picket Post in Fredericksburg VA. Damage and wear. Named on i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Combination Kentucky Long Rifle Moore New York442 - Combination Kentucky Long Rifle Moore New York
Davis Brothers Auction
50" long. Double barrel combination rifle. Lock plates and patch box indicate the rifle is New York in origin. Stock appears to have been repla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver443 - Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver
Davis Brothers Auction
Mismatched trigger guard. Several of the screws have been replaced. One line barrel mark. Cylinder, barrel, and frame all have the same serial number.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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1880's Patriarch Militants IOOF Militia Jacket443 - 1880's Patriarch Militants IOOF Militia Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice jacket. Patriarch Militants IOOF buttons.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1900s Little Drummer Boy Jacket Uniform444 - 1900s Little Drummer Boy Jacket Uniform
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown country. Appears to be European. No identifying marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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British Model 1821 Light Cavalry Saber Sword444 - British Model 1821 Light Cavalry Saber Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
No scabbard. Sword has a rattle and is not extremely tight. Marked as shown. Measures just over 34".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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3 Antique African Leaf Bladed Metal Spears445 - 3 Antique African Leaf Bladed Metal Spears
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Not modern, al antique. All different lengths as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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1907 US Army Winter Hood for Overcoat445 - 1907 US Army Winter Hood for Overcoat
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1883 US Army Canvas Winter Hood446 - 1883 US Army Canvas Winter Hood
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock with tags.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Montana Indian Wars Cavalry Frontier Canteen446 - Montana Indian Wars Cavalry Frontier Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early canteen. Carried by Cavalry Soldiers and early Frontiersmen. 8.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Alaskan Fossil Walrus Tooth Necklace Pendants447 - Alaskan Fossil Walrus Tooth Necklace Pendants
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of necklace pendants.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Women's Air Corps WAC Shoes Size 10447 - Women's Air Corps WAC Shoes Size 10
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice. Deadstock. Size 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW1 33rd Division Outfit Jacket Helmet Pants448 - WW1 33rd Division Outfit Jacket Helmet Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted Helmet. Sandstorm pattern
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Duncan Gilchrist Bronze Grizzly Bear Claw448 - Duncan Gilchrist Bronze Grizzly Bear Claw
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bronze bear claw. Made for Duncan Gilchrist, from one of the Grizzlies he shot. Could be used as a necklace or a watch fob pendant.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of Salish Indian Moccasins Montana449 - Pair of Salish Indian Moccasins Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of Moccasins made by Sharon Barnaby of the Salish Indian Tribe of Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW2 German Nazi Police Service Medal449 - WW2 German Nazi Police Service Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice medal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Navajo Buffalo Tooth Turquoise Nugget Necklace450 - Navajo Buffalo Tooth Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very Nice. Turquoise and Fossil Buffalo Teeth. String of turquoise measures 28" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Necklace451 - Navajo Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. Measures 13.5" long from top of clasp to bottom of pendant.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Nugget Heishi Necklace452 - Navajo Turquoise Nugget Heishi Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. Turquoise nuggets and Heishi.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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