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 Badges and Medals 1916 Mexican Border102 - Military Badges and Medals 1916 Mexican Border
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot including a scarce Mexican boarder war medal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Assorted Military Badges Pins WW1 Trench Lighter103 - Assorted Military Badges Pins WW1 Trench Lighter
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. Assorted pins and devices as well as a WW1 Trench lighter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1950's Bronze Japanese Judo Award Belt Buckle104 - 1950's Bronze Japanese Judo Award Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat buckle. Engraved on the back "My Judo Sister Love Miki-San Japan 1955"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW1 Original US Marine Corps Collar Discs105 - WW1 Original US Marine Corps Collar Discs
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of WW1 USMC collar discs. Matching pair with great patina. Scarce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Lot of Assorted Military Pins WW1 Vietnam106 - Lot of Assorted Military Pins WW1 Vietnam
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. Assorted timeframes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of British and Canadian Cap Badges107 - Lot of British and Canadian Cap Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of assorted British and Canadian badges.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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WW2 and Vietnam Shooting Marksmanship Awards108 - WW2 and Vietnam Shooting Marksmanship Awards
Davis Brothers Auction
Some are sterling, some are not.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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US Army 1925 Aerial Bombardier Badge109 - US Army 1925 Aerial Bombardier Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reproduction of the original. This example is done in bronze.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1925 Distinguished US Army Gunners Badge110 - 1925 Distinguished US Army Gunners Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reproduction of the original. This example is done in bronze.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Lot of 1st Special Service Force Pins Montana111 - Lot of 1st Special Service Force Pins Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of pins. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle112 - Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original belt plate. Great patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of British Commonwealth Flight Wings113 - Lot of British Commonwealth Flight Wings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. All authentic from different branches RFC, RCAF, N RCAF, WOG RCAF, WAG, and AD.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Lot of Vietnam Era Flight Wings Pins114 - Lot of Vietnam Era Flight Wings Pins
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Assorted branches of service as shown. Part of a silver coin bracelet also included.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of WW1 Infantry Officers Collar Insignia115 - Lot of WW1 Infantry Officers Collar Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Most of the gilt finish remains on each insignia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 1902 Costal Artillery Collar Insignia116 - Lot of 1902 Costal Artillery Collar Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 6. All very nice condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Republic of China Kuomintang Award Badge Medal117 - Republic of China Kuomintang Award Badge Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare. Missing the pin back as shown. Numbered on back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Lot of Assorted Military Pins and Badges118 - Lot of Assorted Military Pins and Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Assorted timeframes as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lot of Montana Indian Wars Military Insignia119 - Lot of Montana Indian Wars Military Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Most appear to be unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges120 - 24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of badges. Worn by the African American regiments of Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges121 - 24th 25th 1895 Infantry Montana Colored Hat Badges
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of badges. Worn by the African American regiments of Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle122 - Indian Wars Dog Head Anson Mills Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice buckle. Good patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Indian Wars Mills USMC Marine Corps Belt Buckle123 - Indian Wars Mills USMC Marine Corps Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice buckle. Appears to have never been used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of 3 Japanese WW2 Silver Medals124 - Lot of 3 Japanese WW2 Silver Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of medals. No ribbons.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Spanish American War Montana Volunteer Ribbons125 - Spanish American War Montana Volunteer Ribbons
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original ribbons. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lot of Anti War Hippie Free Love Pins 1960s126 - Lot of Anti War Hippie Free Love Pins 1960s
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of original pins.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Heer Helmet127 - WW2 Nazi German Heer Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet. Has been repainted.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet, has been repainted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Korean War Jeep Army Trailer Resistor129 - Korean War Jeep Army Trailer Resistor
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box. Made by Mopar.
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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
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Korean War US Signal Corps Loudspeaker LS-3131 - Korean War US Signal Corps Loudspeaker LS-3
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Korean War US Army Signal Corps Dynamotor DM-34132 - Korean War US Army Signal Corps Dynamotor DM-34
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Bundeswehr NBC Marking Equipment Chemical Warfare133 - Bundeswehr NBC Marking Equipment Chemical Warfare
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice German marking backpack. Used for marking fallout locations for chemical and radiological events and attacks. This one is sealed in original
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat kit. Has everything a pilot would need to survive if they went down in the mountains. All deadstock. Including survival rations.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Post WW2 US Army Paratrooper Helmet135 - Post WW2 US Army Paratrooper Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
V chin strap. As used by paratroopers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Vintage Pocket Camping Survival Alcohol Stove136 - Vintage Pocket Camping Survival Alcohol Stove
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. Appears to be unused in original pouch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Korean War M1 US Army Helmet137 - Korean War M1 US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice helmet. Has a Westinghouse 106 liner.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock. Missing some paint due to storage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 US Forest Service Collapsible Water Bucket139 - WW2 US Forest Service Collapsible Water Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Appears to be unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original set in leather pouch. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German K98 MP40 Rifle Sling141 - WW2 Nazi German K98 MP40 Rifle Sling
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sling. Great patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Vietnam Korean War US Army Signal Corps Switchbox142 - Vietnam Korean War US Army Signal Corps Switchbox
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 US Army M1 Helmet Netting143 - WW2 US Army M1 Helmet Netting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original period webbing.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1962. Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Cold Weather Deck Hat 7 1/4145 - WW2 US Navy Cold Weather Deck Hat 7 1/4
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice deck hat. Size is 7 1/4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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German Post WW2 Skull and Crossbones Dagger146 - German Post WW2 Skull and Crossbones Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting dagger. Produced for the tourist trade post WW2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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WW2 US Army Mills Belt147 - WW2 US Army Mills Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice belt. Includes First Aid Kit, Hatchet Cover, Carbine Pouch.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice factory barrel from WW2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW2 British STEN MK5 Gun Rifle Stock149 - WW2 British STEN MK5 Gun Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice stock. Fits a Sten MK5
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice stock. Period wire wrapping to prevent shattering as was common with these.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Hungarian PPSH Parts Kit Including Drum Magazine151 - Hungarian PPSH Parts Kit Including Drum Magazine
Davis Brothers Auction
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Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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