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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Military Rifles of Japan Honeycutt Signed 1983 2nd61 - Military Rifles of Japan Honeycutt Signed 1983 2nd
Davis Brothers Auction
By Fred Honeycutt Jr and F. Patt Anthony. Singed by Honeycutt. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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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.
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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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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...
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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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.
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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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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US Rocket Ordnance WW2 Scientific Research Navy72 - US Rocket Ordnance WW2 Scientific Research Navy
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U.S. Rocket Ordnance Development and Use in World War II. Released by the Joint Board on Scientific Information Policy for: Office of Scientific Resea
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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American Book Collector Charles M. Russell No. 373 - American Book Collector Charles M. Russell No. 3
Davis Brothers Auction
Vol. XII No. 3. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of 2 Original Sharps Rifle Co. Catalog Flier74 - Lot of 2 Original Sharps Rifle Co. Catalog Flier
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original catalogs. Not copies. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Dexter's Antique Weapon Trade Journal75 - Dexter's Antique Weapon Trade Journal
Davis Brothers Auction
Presenting the Antique Firearm Craft of Chester Wing published by F. Theodore Dexter. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Flathead Kootenay Indians Sale of Reservation 188376 - Flathead Kootenay Indians Sale of Reservation 1883
Davis Brothers Auction
Flathead Kootenai Indians Sale of Reservation 1883. Very rare booklet highlighting a tumultuous time in history. Document was part of the 47th Congre
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Montana Central Railroad Public Land Grant Book77 - Montana Central Railroad Public Land Grant Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual and early piece of Montana history. Does not have a cover. Document was part of the 41st Congress 3rd Session of the Montana House of Represen
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montana Territorial Militia Book Secretary of War78 - Montana Territorial Militia Book Secretary of War
Davis Brothers Auction
Book is in regards to the Formation of the Territorial Militia in 1870. No cover. Document was part of the 41st Congress 2nd Session of the Montana Ho
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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45th Congress Montana Steamer Don Cameron Sinking79 - 45th Congress Montana Steamer Don Cameron Sinking
Davis Brothers Auction
Book is in regards to the Sinking of the Steam Don Cameron and the 5th Infantry wishing for reimbursement in 1878. No cover. Document was part of the
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Appendix SS Explorations Dakota Report 188080 - Appendix SS Explorations Dakota Report 1880
Davis Brothers Auction
Book is in regards to the Explorations and Surveys in the Department of Dakota. No cover. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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