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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California or Mexican Transitional Cowboy Spurs416 - California or Mexican Transitional Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsure as to age. Appear to be matched pair. No silver or engraving.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Green River Trade Knife417 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Green River Trade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Russell Green River knife. Modified by the Montana Blackfoot Indians, wonderful workmanship with the addition of a Montana Elk horn handle.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps P44 Frogskin Uniform417 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps P44 Frogskin Uniform
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. They appear to be deadstock. May be reproduction. Size 46 reversible.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Indian Wars US Leather Wool Saddle Blanket Cover418 - Indian Wars US Leather Wool Saddle Blanket Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Leather and navy wool.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Hunters Companion Walrus Ivory Bowie Knife418 - Hunters Companion Walrus Ivory Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine early gamblers bowie. Professional repair to the end of the handle as shown. Very old, not a modern copy like most you see.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Butte Montana Frontier Law Enforcement Leather Sap419 - Butte Montana Frontier Law Enforcement Leather Sap
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sap. Hand made by an officer in Butte Montana. Lead weighted end. 18" long.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 4 Pocket US Army Jacket Uniform Coat 37L419 - WW2 4 Pocket US Army Jacket Uniform Coat 37L
Davis Brothers Auction
Cross of Honor CDG Cord. Size 37L with cap.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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42nd Division WW1 Rainbow Uniform Macarthur420 - 42nd Division WW1 Rainbow Uniform Macarthur
Davis Brothers Auction
MacArthur's division. Original patches. Has not been altered or messed with. Rare. Named inside as shown.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Knife Steel Sharpener420 - Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Knife Steel Sharpener
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sharpening steel. With blade catchers as shown. Walrus handle. Marked as shown. 15.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Carving Knife Set421 - Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Carving Knife Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Monogrammed handle. Fork is missing one blade guard. Matched set.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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