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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Ruger & His Guns RL Wilson 1996 1st Edition126 - Ruger & His Guns RL Wilson 1996 1st Edition
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Ruger & His Guns A History of the Man, the Company and Their Firearms by R.L. Wilson. Published 1996 1st Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigf...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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American Axes Henry Kauffman 1972 1st Ed127 - American Axes Henry Kauffman 1972 1st Ed
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American Axes A Survey of Their Development and Their Makers by Henry J. Kauffman. Published 1972. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Heer Helmet127 - WW2 Nazi German Heer Helmet
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Nice helmet. Has been repainted.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Luftwaffe Helmet128 - WW2 Nazi German Luftwaffe Helmet
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Nice helmet, has been repainted.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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The Guns of Remington Madaus 1997 1st Edition128 - The Guns of Remington Madaus 1997 1st Edition
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The Guns of Remington: Historic Firearms Spanning Two Centuries by Howard Michael Madaus, Simeon Stoddard, Cody Firearms Museum and Paul Goodwin. 1st
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Mister Rifleman Colonel Townsend Whelen 1965 1st129 - Mister Rifleman Colonel Townsend Whelen 1965 1st
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Mister Rifleman by Colonel Townsend Whelen and Bradford Angier. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Korean War Jeep Army Trailer Resistor129 - Korean War Jeep Army Trailer Resistor
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Deadstock in original box. Made by Mopar.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light130 - WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light
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Deadstock in original box.
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The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection 1978 Saign130 - The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection 1978 Saign
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The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection published 1978. Firearms descriptions by Osborne Klavestad. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Remington Rolling Block Firearms Konrad Schreier131 - Remington Rolling Block Firearms Konrad Schreier
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4th printing from 2000. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Korean War US Signal Corps Loudspeaker LS-3131 - Korean War US Signal Corps Loudspeaker LS-3
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Deadstock in original box.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Korean War US Army Signal Corps Dynamotor DM-34132 - Korean War US Army Signal Corps Dynamotor DM-34
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Deadstock in original box.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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The End Of The Game Paul Hamlyn 1965 1st UK Ed132 - The End Of The Game Paul Hamlyn 1965 1st UK Ed
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Tremendously rare. 1st UK edition with original dust jacket. The End Of The Game by Paul Hamlyn. Text and photographs by Peter Hill Beard. Published 1
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
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The Big-Bore Rifle Michael McIntosh 1990133 - The Big-Bore Rifle Michael McIntosh 1990
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The Big-Bore Rifle. The Book of Fine Magazine & Double Rifles .375 - .700 Calibers by Michael McINTOSH. Published 1990. Bob Borcherdt collection...
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Bundeswehr NBC Marking Equipment Chemical Warfare133 - Bundeswehr NBC Marking Equipment Chemical Warfare
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Very nice German marking backpack. Used for marking fallout locations for chemical and radiological events and attacks. This one is sealed in original
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Vietnam War US Army Cold Climate Survival Kit134 - Vietnam War US Army Cold Climate Survival Kit
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Very neat kit. Has everything a pilot would need to survive if they went down in the mountains. All deadstock. Including survival rations.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection Saign 1978134 - The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection Saign 1978
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By Ray S Saign, Richard Donaldson and Fred Fiet. Published 1978. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms Brownell Signed135 - Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms Brownell Signed
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Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms Parts & Assembly Volume One by Bob Brownell 1959. Contains Author's inscription and signature. Condition as ...
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Post WW2 US Army Paratrooper Helmet135 - Post WW2 US Army Paratrooper Helmet
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V chin strap. As used by paratroopers.
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Vintage Pocket Camping Survival Alcohol Stove136 - Vintage Pocket Camping Survival Alcohol Stove
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Very nice. Appears to be unused in original pouch.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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US Silver Dollar Encyclopedia John Highfill Signed136 - US Silver Dollar Encyclopedia John Highfill Signed
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The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia NEW 2017 Edition by John W. Highfill. Signed by the author. Condition as pictured. Bob Borcherdt col
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US Morgan Silver Dollars Encyclopedia Allen 1976137 - US Morgan Silver Dollars Encyclopedia Allen 1976
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Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of U.S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars by Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis. First Coinvestors Inc 197
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Korean War M1 US Army Helmet137 - Korean War M1 US Army Helmet
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Very nice helmet. Has a Westinghouse 106 liner.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Deadstock Vietnam War M1 Helmet Liner138 - Deadstock Vietnam War M1 Helmet Liner
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Deadstock. Missing some paint due to storage.
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Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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The Big Blowup Betty Spencer 1956 1st Edition138 - The Big Blowup Betty Spencer 1956 1st Edition
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The Big Blowup by Betty Goodwin Spencer. Illustrated with photographs, Caxton Printers Caldwell, Idaho 1956. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montan
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US Geological Survey of Territories Hayden Vol I139 - US Geological Survey of Territories Hayden Vol I
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Bulletin of The United States Geological and Geographical Survey of The Territories by F.V. Hayden dated 1874 and 1875. This is Volume I. No bulletin
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WW2 US Forest Service Collapsible Water Bucket139 - WW2 US Forest Service Collapsible Water Bucket
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Nice example. Appears to be unused.
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Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1928 Colt Browning Machine Gun Anti Aircraft Sight140 - 1928 Colt Browning Machine Gun Anti Aircraft Sight
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Very nice original set in leather pouch. Scarce.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Lot of 5 Man Made Mobile Richard Ahlborn 1980140 - Lot of 5 Man Made Mobile Richard Ahlborn 1980
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Lot contains 5 copies. Man Made Mobile Early Saddles of Western North America by Richard E. Ahlborn and the Smithsonian Institution Press. Dated 1980.
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With Crook in the Black Hills Paul Hedren 1st Ed141 - With Crook in the Black Hills Paul Hedren 1st Ed
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Contains lot of 6 books. All first edition 1985. 5 of the books are new old stock in original wrapping. With Crook in the Black Hills Stanley J. Morro
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German K98 MP40 Rifle Sling141 - WW2 Nazi German K98 MP40 Rifle Sling
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Very nice sling. Great patina.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Vietnam Korean War US Army Signal Corps Switchbox142 - Vietnam Korean War US Army Signal Corps Switchbox
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Appears never used.
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Golden Treasure Mable Ovitt Montana 1952 Signed142 - Golden Treasure Mable Ovitt Montana 1952 Signed
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Signed first edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Golden Treasure Mable Ovitt Dillon Montana 1952143 - Golden Treasure Mable Ovitt Dillon Montana 1952
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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WW2 US Army M1 Helmet Netting143 - WW2 US Army M1 Helmet Netting
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Nice original period webbing.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vietnam Insect Mosquito Netting 1962144 - Vietnam Insect Mosquito Netting 1962
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Dated 1962. Never used.
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Custer Battle Guns John du Mont 1974 1st144 - Custer Battle Guns John du Mont 1974 1st
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Custer Battle Guns by John S. du Mont with a foreword by James S. Hutchins. Lot contains two copies. One 1st edition from 1974 and a 2nd edition from
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Mountain Men and The Fur Trade 10 Vol Set Hafen145 - Mountain Men and The Fur Trade 10 Vol Set Hafen
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Very nice set. Super clean. About as nice as you can find. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Cold Weather Deck Hat 7 1/4145 - WW2 US Navy Cold Weather Deck Hat 7 1/4
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Nice deck hat. Size is 7 1/4.
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German Post WW2 Skull and Crossbones Dagger146 - German Post WW2 Skull and Crossbones Dagger
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Interesting dagger. Produced for the tourist trade post WW2.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Comic #1 1971146 - The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Comic #1 1971
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Condition as pictured. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Arms Gazette and Guns Magazine147 - Lot of Arms Gazette and Guns Magazine
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Large lot. Arms Gazette, American Rifleman, and Guns Magazine. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Mills Belt147 - WW2 US Army Mills Belt
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Nice belt. Includes First Aid Kit, Hatchet Cover, Carbine Pouch.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Original WW2 British Bren Gun Barrel148 - Original WW2 British Bren Gun Barrel
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Nice factory barrel from WW2
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Large Lot of Montana Western History Magazine148 - Large Lot of Montana Western History Magazine
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Large Lot. All Montana History Magazine. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Large Lot of Road and Track Magazine149 - Large Lot of Road and Track Magazine
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Very Large Lot. All Road and Track. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 British STEN MK5 Gun Rifle Stock149 - WW2 British STEN MK5 Gun Rifle Stock
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Nice stock. Fits a Sten MK5
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German MG42 Machine Gun Rifle Stock150 - WW2 Nazi German MG42 Machine Gun Rifle Stock
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Nice stock. Period wire wrapping to prevent shattering as was common with these.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Large Lot of The Gun Report Magazine150 - Large Lot of The Gun Report Magazine
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Large Lot. Gun Report and American Rifleman. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Western History Art Antique Auction Catalogs151 - Western History Art Antique Auction Catalogs
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Large lot. All catalogs from western history, books, and art sales. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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