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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Named Royal Australian Air Force Flight Helmet61 - Named Royal Australian Air Force Flight Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful British Pattern Flight Helmet made for the Australian Air Force. This one is named as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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WW2 Sedgley Mk IV Flare Pistol62 - WW2 Sedgley Mk IV Flare Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice flare pistol. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mosquito Creek Roundup Nanton Parkland 1st Ed 197562 - Mosquito Creek Roundup Nanton Parkland 1st Ed 1975
Davis Brothers Auction
Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Exploring with Custer 1874 Ernest Gafe Horsted63 - Exploring with Custer 1874 Ernest Gafe Horsted
Davis Brothers Auction
Exploring with Custer The 1874 Black Hills Expedition by Ernest Grafe & Paul Horsted. 2nd Edition 2002. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Monta...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pair of 1917 WW1 Fencing Gloves63 - Pair of 1917 WW1 Fencing Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of gloves. Both the same hand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Pair of Boar Teeth From the South Pacific WW264 - Pair of Boar Teeth From the South Pacific WW2
Davis Brothers Auction
Brought back with other items from the South Pacific during WW2. Pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199764 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 3. Condition is brand new with slight warping. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Bob Borcherdt collecti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199765 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 3. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Deadstock Remington 1903 A3 Bolt Body65 - Deadstock Remington 1903 A3 Bolt Body
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice deadstock bolt body. Remington marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of 3 US Marine Hositpal Bottles66 - Lot of 3 US Marine Hositpal Bottles
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce bottles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199766 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 3. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199767 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 3. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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US Civil War Navy Mustard Bottle67 - US Civil War Navy Mustard Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare. No damage. Seldom encountered piece of Civil War history.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Reproduction WW1 Colt 1911 Swivel Holster68 - Reproduction WW1 Colt 1911 Swivel Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice repro, never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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2 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199768 - 2 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 2. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #169 - National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #1
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes with all 9 inserts (introduction is missing). Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Vietnam Airborne Paratrooper Helmet69 - Vietnam Airborne Paratrooper Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce Y Strap variant. Dated 1973.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Post WW2 European Military Helmet w/ Cover70 - Post WW2 European Military Helmet w/ Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet with liner and cover.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #270 - National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #2
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes with all 9 inserts + introduction. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Lot Historical Reprints Sources Northwest History71 - Lot Historical Reprints Sources Northwest History
Davis Brothers Auction
Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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