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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287 Rounds of 6.5 54 Mannlicher201 - 287 Rounds of 6.5 54 Mannlicher
Davis Brothers Auction
287 Rounds. Military.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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140 Rounds 8x56R Hungarian Rifle Ammunition202 - 140 Rounds 8x56R Hungarian Rifle Ammunition
Davis Brothers Auction
140 rounds. Military.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Large Lot of Firearms Books Remington Colt202 - Large Lot of Firearms Books Remington Colt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Titles include, Colt an American Legend, Remington Arms, Early American Gunsmiths, Frederic Remington, European and American Arms,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Large Lot of Western History Books Montana203 - Large Lot of Western History Books Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Titles include, The Mountain Man, Rush to Idaho, Guide to Western Ghost Towns, Old Forts of the Far West, Ho for the Klondike, Nati
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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550 Rounds of 9mm Steyr Pistol Ammunition203 - 550 Rounds of 9mm Steyr Pistol Ammunition
Davis Brothers Auction
550 rounds. Military.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Lot of 8 Korea Vietnam War Ammo Cans204 - Lot of 8 Korea Vietnam War Ammo Cans
Davis Brothers Auction
5x .30 carbine, 3x 7.62
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Large Lot of Western History Books Montana204 - Large Lot of Western History Books Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Titles include, A Limitless Sky, Old West, Custer, Charles Russell, Custer on the Little Bighorn, Breeds and Half Breeds, Grizzly C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Large Lot of Native American Indian Books205 - Large Lot of Native American Indian Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Titles include, Monuments in Cedar, Geomorphology, Washington Ghost Towns, North American Indian Art, The George Catlin Book of Ame
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Steyr 1886 Kropatschek Rifle205 - Steyr 1886 Kropatschek Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Italian Vetterli Vitali (70-87-15) Rifle 6.5 WW1206 - Italian Vetterli Vitali (70-87-15) Rifle 6.5 WW1
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Converted to 6.5 in WW1.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Lot of Jackson Arms Antique Collector Guns Catalog206 - Lot of Jackson Arms Antique Collector Guns Catalog
Davis Brothers Auction
Very large lot. Quite a few duplicates of the same issue as shown. Nice lot of books. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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C Sharps Arms Company Catalog Montana 2004207 - C Sharps Arms Company Catalog Montana 2004
Davis Brothers Auction
Large Lot of Catalogs. Nice lot of books. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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WW2 Japanese 3/4 Scale Training Rifle207 - WW2 Japanese 3/4 Scale Training Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Missing the bolt. Scarce.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Stainless Steel Ruger P89 9mm Pistol208 - Stainless Steel Ruger P89 9mm Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pistol. Looks very lightly used.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Large Lot of Freund Bros Firearms Catalog Reprints208 - Large Lot of Freund Bros Firearms Catalog Reprints
Davis Brothers Auction
Huge lot of reprints. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lot of Time Life The Old West Cowboy Indian Books209 - Lot of Time Life The Old West Cowboy Indian Books
Davis Brothers Auction
23 Volumes. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Remington Nylon 66 .22 LR Rifle209 - Remington Nylon 66 .22 LR Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Undamaged stock.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Thompson Center Contender Rifle Pistol Action210 - Thompson Center Contender Rifle Pistol Action
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Large Lot of Coin Collecting Auction Catalogs210 - Large Lot of Coin Collecting Auction Catalogs
Davis Brothers Auction
Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Little Tales of the Desert Ethel Foster 1913211 - Little Tales of the Desert Ethel Foster 1913
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice book, some wear. 1913 Edition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Smith and Wesson Model 3 Barrel and Frame211 - Smith and Wesson Model 3 Barrel and Frame
Davis Brothers Auction
Breaktop barrel and frame for a Smith and Wesson.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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20 Rounds of Sig Sauer .357 Sig 125gr Elite212 - 20 Rounds of Sig Sauer .357 Sig 125gr Elite
Davis Brothers Auction
Full box.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 35.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of 5 Books on Travel Oregon New York Kansas212 - Lot of 5 Books on Travel Oregon New York Kansas
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books, assorted subjects.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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More Tales of the Tularosa Vol 1-2 Signed Charles213 - More Tales of the Tularosa Vol 1-2 Signed Charles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of signed books. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Colt AR-15 A2 Sporter 9mm Carbine Conversion Kit213 - Colt AR-15 A2 Sporter 9mm Carbine Conversion Kit
Davis Brothers Auction
New in package. Very nice and hard to find.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WW1 Imperial German Presentation Lion Head Sword214 - WW1 Imperial German Presentation Lion Head Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful presentation grade artillery sword. Ruby eyes. Blade is engraved Eisenhauer. No scabbard. Very clean, superior example.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Early German US Immigrant Diary and Genealogy214 - Early German US Immigrant Diary and Genealogy
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare and unusual diary. Appears to have been passed down through several generations. Has many notes in German and English. Later toward the end it ta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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A Miracle in Hotel Building Yellowstone Park215 - A Miracle in Hotel Building Yellowstone Park
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat booklet talking about the construction of the Canyon Hotel in Yellowstone National Park.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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US Army Khaki Flag Bearer Harness215 - US Army Khaki Flag Bearer Harness
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock condition.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Vietnam US Army Helmet Bands Deadstock216 - Vietnam US Army Helmet Bands Deadstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of bands. Unissued.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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The Frontier Years Mark Brown LA Huffman216 - The Frontier Years Mark Brown LA Huffman
Davis Brothers Auction
Bramhall House edition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gothic Architecture England Pugin Vol I 1914217 - Gothic Architecture England Pugin Vol I 1914
Davis Brothers Auction
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE SELECTED FROM VARIOUS ANCIENT EDIFICES IN ENGLAND. Pugin, A & A. W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Dupont Cap Sealing Compound US Army Unissued217 - Dupont Cap Sealing Compound US Army Unissued
Davis Brothers Auction
Was carried in a demolition bag. Both cans are deadstock.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Inert TH Incendiary Thermite Practice Grenade218 - Inert TH Incendiary Thermite Practice Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Very cool inert piece. Was used for training.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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American Boyhood & Remember These Rehse Signed218 - American Boyhood & Remember These Rehse Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Number 800 first edition Autographed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Modelli D'Arte Decorativa Bestetti Milano Vol II219 - Modelli D'Arte Decorativa Bestetti Milano Vol II
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Italian Art Portfolio.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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WW2 Korean War Inert MK2 Practice Grenade219 - WW2 Korean War Inert MK2 Practice Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice inert training grenade.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW2 Korean War Inert MK2 Practice Grenade220 - WW2 Korean War Inert MK2 Practice Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice inert training grenade.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Through The Looking Glass Lewis Carroll220 - Through The Looking Glass Lewis Carroll
Davis Brothers Auction
Through The Looking Glass and what Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll. Illustrations by John Tenniel. Early Edition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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The House of The Wolfings William Morris 1913221 - The House of The Wolfings William Morris 1913
Davis Brothers Auction
1913 First Pocket Edition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Navy Type 4 Last Ditch Grenade221 - WW2 Japanese Navy Type 4 Last Ditch Grenade
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original grenade. Porcelain Type 4 Last Ditch.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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WW2 US Army Booby Trap Fuse222 - WW2 US Army Booby Trap Fuse
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock condition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Tomorrow's House Nelson Wright 1945 3rd Print222 - Tomorrow's House Nelson Wright 1945 3rd Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Taped spine. 3rd Printing
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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University of Montana 1916 Sentinel Year Book Griz223 - University of Montana 1916 Sentinel Year Book Griz
Davis Brothers Auction
Early WW1 Yearbook from the University of Montana Missoula Grizzlies.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Nice Older Copper and Brass Powder Flask223 - Nice Older Copper and Brass Powder Flask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older flask. Shell motif.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Civil War Commemorative Table Bronzes Generals224 - Civil War Commemorative Table Bronzes Generals
Davis Brothers Auction
3.25" long. Felt padded on back.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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No Second Wind AB Guthrie Jr Signed 1980 DJ224 - No Second Wind AB Guthrie Jr Signed 1980 DJ
Davis Brothers Auction
With dust jacket. Signed 2nd edition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Ten Years A Cowboy C.C. Post 1903 Tex Bender225 - Ten Years A Cowboy C.C. Post 1903 Tex Bender
Davis Brothers Auction
Gilt Covers, Binding is loose.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW1 1911 Cavalry Spurs225 - WW1 1911 Cavalry Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of spurs.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Civil War M1859 US Cavalry Bit226 - Civil War M1859 US Cavalry Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce bit. Bronze US plates present. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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