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 7 WW1 US Infantry Collar Discs101 - Lot of 7 WW1 US Infantry Collar Discs
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Military Badges and Medals 1916 Mexican Border102 - Military Badges and Medals 1916 Mexican Border
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot including a scarce Mexican boarder war medal.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Light But Efficient M1880 Knives Albert Hardin '73102 - Light But Efficient M1880 Knives Albert Hardin '73
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By Albert Hardin Jr. and Robert Hedden 1973. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hunting Rocky Mountain Goat Duncan Gilchrist 1st103 - Hunting Rocky Mountain Goat Duncan Gilchrist 1st
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Hunting the Rocky Mountain Goat by Duncan Gilchrist 1st Edition 1983. Signed. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Assorted Military Badges Pins WW1 Trench Lighter103 - Assorted Military Badges Pins WW1 Trench Lighter
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Nice lot. Assorted pins and devices as well as a WW1 Trench lighter.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1950's Bronze Japanese Judo Award Belt Buckle104 - 1950's Bronze Japanese Judo Award Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat buckle. Engraved on the back "My Judo Sister Love Miki-San Japan 1955"
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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E.Z.C. Judson Alias Ned Buntline MacPherson Signed104 - E.Z.C. Judson Alias Ned Buntline MacPherson Signed
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E.Z.C. Judson Alias Ned Buntline by Malcolm Mac Pherson - Signed. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Alaska Our Frontier Wonderland 2nd Edition 1914105 - Alaska Our Frontier Wonderland 2nd Edition 1914
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Rare. Published and Distributed by Alaska Bureau Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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WW1 Original US Marine Corps Collar Discs105 - WW1 Original US Marine Corps Collar Discs
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of WW1 USMC collar discs. Matching pair with great patina. Scarce
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Lot of Assorted Military Pins WW1 Vietnam106 - Lot of Assorted Military Pins WW1 Vietnam
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. Assorted timeframes.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Russell Roundup 1 Winter 1972 Jeff Dykes Signed #6106 - Russell Roundup 1 Winter 1972 Jeff Dykes Signed #6
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Russell Roundup A Catalog and Supplement To The Yost-Renner Russell Bibliography by Jeff Dykes. Number 6 of 100 numbered and signed. Winter 1972 Catal
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Peter Jackson Nimrod & Scout Gary Eichhorn 1959107 - Peter Jackson Nimrod & Scout Gary Eichhorn 1959
Davis Brothers Auction
Book deals with Sharps Rifles and Frontier Montana History. Rare book. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Lot of British and Canadian Cap Badges107 - Lot of British and Canadian Cap Badges
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Nice lot of assorted British and Canadian badges.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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WW2 and Vietnam Shooting Marksmanship Awards108 - WW2 and Vietnam Shooting Marksmanship Awards
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Some are sterling, some are not.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hunting Fishing and Camping L.L Bean 1958108 - Hunting Fishing and Camping L.L Bean 1958
Davis Brothers Auction
Sixteenth Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Quackenbush Guns John Groenewold 2000 1st Edition109 - Quackenbush Guns John Groenewold 2000 1st Edition
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Rare. Nice condition. 1st Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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US Army 1925 Aerial Bombardier Badge109 - US Army 1925 Aerial Bombardier Badge
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Very nice reproduction of the original. This example is done in bronze.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1925 Distinguished US Army Gunners Badge110 - 1925 Distinguished US Army Gunners Badge
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Very nice reproduction of the original. This example is done in bronze.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Colt Percussion Accoutrements 1st Edition Rapley110 - Colt Percussion Accoutrements 1st Edition Rapley
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Colt Percussion Accoutrements 1834-1873 by Robin J. Rapley 1st Edition 1994. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Rick O'Shay Hipshot and Me Stan Lynde 1st Ed MT111 - Rick O'Shay Hipshot and Me Stan Lynde 1st Ed MT
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Rick O'Shay Hipshot and Me A Memoir by Stan Lynde Montana. 1st Edition 1990. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Lot of 1st Special Service Force Pins Montana111 - Lot of 1st Special Service Force Pins Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of pins. Scarce.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle112 - Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original belt plate. Great patina.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Wyoming Historical Markers & Monuments Jording '92112 - Wyoming Historical Markers & Monuments Jording '92
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By Mike Jording published 1992. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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The Adventures of Sweet Gwendoline John Willie '74113 - The Adventures of Sweet Gwendoline John Willie '74
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Erotic Bondage Comic Art Book. Was also made into a movie, The Perils of Gwendoline (1984, directed by Just Jaeckin). Beautiful original condition. Pu
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of British Commonwealth Flight Wings113 - Lot of British Commonwealth Flight Wings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. All authentic from different branches RFC, RCAF, N RCAF, WOG RCAF, WAG, and AD.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Lot of Vietnam Era Flight Wings Pins114 - Lot of Vietnam Era Flight Wings Pins
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Assorted branches of service as shown. Part of a silver coin bracelet also included.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Steel Canvas RL Wilson 1995 1st Edition114 - Steel Canvas RL Wilson 1995 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms by R.L. Wilson. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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The Mapping of the World Rodney Shirley 1987115 - The Mapping of the World Rodney Shirley 1987
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare, very fine condition with dust jacket. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Lot of WW1 Infantry Officers Collar Insignia115 - Lot of WW1 Infantry Officers Collar Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Most of the gilt finish remains on each insignia.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 1902 Costal Artillery Collar Insignia116 - Lot of 1902 Costal Artillery Collar Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 6. All very nice condition
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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The West of William H. Ashley Dale Morgan 1964 1st116 - The West of William H. Ashley Dale Morgan 1964 1st
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce 1st Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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The Springfield 1903 Rifles William Brophy 1985117 - The Springfield 1903 Rifles William Brophy 1985
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2nd printing. The Springfield 1903 Rifles. The Illustrated, Documented Story of the Design, Development and Production of All the Models, Appendages a
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Republic of China Kuomintang Award Badge Medal117 - Republic of China Kuomintang Award Badge Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare. Missing the pin back as shown. Numbered on back.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Lot of Assorted Military Pins and Badges118 - Lot of Assorted Military Pins and Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Assorted timeframes as shown.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Remington Americas Oldest Gunmaker Roy Marcot 1998118 - Remington Americas Oldest Gunmaker Roy Marcot 1998
Davis Brothers Auction
Fine condition with dust jacket. Rare. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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The Peacemakers RL Wilson 1992 1st Edition119 - The Peacemakers RL Wilson 1992 1st Edition
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The Peacemakers Arms and Adventure in the American West by R.L. Wilson. Published 1992 - 1st Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Lot of Montana Indian Wars Military Insignia119 - Lot of Montana Indian Wars Military Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Most appear to be unused.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges120 - 24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of badges. Worn by the African American regiments of Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Timber Toil Trouble in the Big Woods Andrews 1st120 - Timber Toil Trouble in the Big Woods Andrews 1st
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Timber Toil and Trouble in the Big Woods by Ralph W. Andrews. 1st Edition 1968. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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When Timber Stood Tall Joseph Pierre 1st Edition121 - When Timber Stood Tall Joseph Pierre 1st Edition
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1979 First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges121 - 24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of badges. Worn by the African American regiments of Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle122 - Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice buckle. Good patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Birmingham Gunmakers Douglas Tate 1997122 - Birmingham Gunmakers Douglas Tate 1997
Davis Brothers Auction
Fine condition with jacket. Birmingham Gunmakers A Complete Overview of the Birmingham Gun Trade and Its History as Well as a Listing of the Birmingha
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Steel Canvas RL Wilson 1995 1st Edition123 - Steel Canvas RL Wilson 1995 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms by R.L. Wilson. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Indian Wars Mills USMC Marine Corps Belt Buckle123 - Indian Wars Mills USMC Marine Corps Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice buckle. Appears to have never been used.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of 3 Japanese WW2 Silver Medals124 - Lot of 3 Japanese WW2 Silver Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of medals. No ribbons.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Remington Americas Oldest Gunmaker Roy Marcot 1998124 - Remington Americas Oldest Gunmaker Roy Marcot 1998
Davis Brothers Auction
Fine condition with dust jacket. Rare. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Territory of Montana Judicial Warrant 1887125 - Territory of Montana Judicial Warrant 1887
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District Court, Fourth Judicial District County of Yellowstone. The Territory of Montana against Charles Barton McGill indictor under the name of Char
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Spanish American War Montana Volunteer Ribbons125 - Spanish American War Montana Volunteer Ribbons
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original ribbons. Scarce.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lot of Anti War Hippie Free Love Pins 1960s126 - Lot of Anti War Hippie Free Love Pins 1960s
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of original pins.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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