Treasures of the Plains

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Welcome to our Treasures of the Plains Auction. This three-day Auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 1: Indian Art and Artifacts, Beadwork, Spurs, Cowboy and Western, Fossils, Natural History, Bronzes, Political Ephemera, Instruments, Country and Primitive, Shaker Boxes, Chinese Bronzes, Jade, Gold, Coins, Diamonds and Gemstones.

Highlights Include: Janet Sullivan Pastel, Moroccan Crinoid Fossil Plate, 1883 Montana Territory Map, Shona-Hah Lelooska Figure, Kingsbury Aerial Fire Ladder Truck, Theodore Roosevelt James Earl Fraser Bronze Plaque, 1.5ct tw Diamond and Gold Ring, Chinese Bronzes, Jade Carvings, 1956 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball, Tlingit Indian Mountain Goat Spoon, Cheyenne Beadwork, Intuit Carvings, and more.

Day 2: Western Art, Historical Artifacts, Ruana Bowies and Knives, Alaskan Art, Firearms, Thane White Collection of Historic Montana Firearms, Diamond Rings, Gold Coins, Newhouse Traps, Montana Studio Pottery, Taxidermy, Militaria, Native American Indian Beadwork and Artifacts, Bronzes, Sculptures, Roland Reed Photographs, and more

Highlights Include: Frank Tenney Johnson Indian Encampment Painting, Eustace Paul Ziegler Road at Index Painting, Rudy Ruana Bowie Knife Collection, Charles Haddon Perdew Duck Decoy Diorama, Magnus Heurlin Ptarmagin Painting, John Fery Paintings, Diamond Encrusted $10 Indian Head Gold Coin Pendant, Palmer Carbine Rifle, WW2 BAR Rifle, Gold Miners Nugget Watch Fob, Newhouse Bear and Wolf Traps, Gary Carter Cowboy Painting, Peter Volkos Vase, Record Book Nontypical Mule Deer, C.S. Bell Church Bell, Victor Talking Machine Phonograph, Ace Powell Paintings, Rose Schneider Painting, William Meuttman Indian Painting, 1865 Spencer Carbine Rifle, Winchester 1873 1876 1894 Rifles with History, Mammoth Plate Roland Reed Montana Blackfoot Indian Photos, David Dempsey Bronze Skeleton, Solid Silver Egyptian Coffee Set, Northwest Mounted Police Snider Carbine Rifle, Ohio Painted Blanket Chest, Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery, Charles M Russell Signed Postcard, and so much more.

Day 3: Montana Historical Documents, Historical American Flag Collection, Military Arms and Ephemera, Jewelry, Imperial Russian Silver, Paintings, Sculptures, Bronzes, Montana Library Collection, Native American Jewelry, Turquoise, Native American Art and Artifacts, and much more.

Highlights Include: Lorelei Brewing Sign, 36 Star American Flag, WW2 Japanese Rear Admiral Flag, Trench Knuckle Knives, 13 Star American Flag, Imperial Russian Silver Sword Belts, 44 Star American Flag, Robert Wyland Sculpture, 45 Star American Flag, Ottoman and Yemenite Jewelry, Andy Warhol Print.
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Tea Cups651 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Tea Cups
Davis Brothers Auction
2 5/8" diameter, 2 5/8" tall. No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Casserole652 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Casserole
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6" tall, 8" diameter. No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ce...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quail653 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quail
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3 3/4" long, 3 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" wide. No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails654 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
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No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails655 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
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No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails656 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
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No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails657 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
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No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Wedding Ring658 - Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Wedding Ring
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Carved walrus material. Size 6 1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Dog Whistle659 - Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Dog Whistle
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Carved from Walrus Material. 2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Ulu Handle660 - Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Ulu Handle
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Carved Walrus Material. 3 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener661 - Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener
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Gorgeous early piece. Decoration on one side. Ex museum collection. 4 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem662 - Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem
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Holder or Stem. 2 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Ancient Inuit Eskimo Harpoon Head663 - Ancient Inuit Eskimo Harpoon Head
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Stylized in the form of a seal head. Gorgeous early piece. 3 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle664 - Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle
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1 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener665 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener
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Beautiful scrimshaw. Carved Walrus material. 7" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener666 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener
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Gorgeous example, arctic fox handle. 7 3/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle667 - Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle
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1 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem668 - Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem
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4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Ancient Eskimo Inuit Net Repair Tool669 - Ancient Eskimo Inuit Net Repair Tool
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Ex museum collection. 2 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener670 - Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener
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4 3/4" long. Ex museum collection. Wonderful piece, with decoration on one side as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Ancient Eskimo Inuit Lip Labret671 - Ancient Eskimo Inuit Lip Labret
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1 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lewis & Clark 1804-2004 Indian Peace Medal672 - Lewis & Clark 1804-2004 Indian Peace Medal
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2 7/8" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze673 - Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze
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Measures: 6 7/8" L x 4 5/8" W x 4 1/8" inches H. Charles Marion Russell (1864 - 1926) was active/lived in Montana, California, Missou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Hand Carved Wraith or Ghost Wood Sculpture674 - Hand Carved Wraith or Ghost Wood Sculpture
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Not signed. Very well made. Bronze base. 22" tall, 6 1/4" long, 6" wide.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Rod Lingren Bucking Bronc Cowboy Bronze675 - Rod Lingren Bucking Bronc Cowboy Bronze
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El Cajon California Artist. 5 1/2" tall, 3 1/4" long, 2 7/8" wide. Rod Lingren began his art studies in his father’s classroom ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Frederic Remington Mountain Man Bronze676 - Frederic Remington Mountain Man Bronze
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13 1/2" tall, 8" long, 5 1/4" wide. In his lifetime polymath Frederic Remington was the most successful and famous Western American a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Tobacco Canteen677 - Navajo Sterling Silver Tobacco Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
3 5/8" long. 138 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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English Pewter Skull Coffin Flask678 - English Pewter Skull Coffin Flask
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5 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Solid Sterling Silver Turkish Egyptian Coffee Set679 - Solid Sterling Silver Turkish Egyptian Coffee Set
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Beautiful set. Hallmarked as shown. Solid Silver. 1000 Grams. Platter is 12 1/2" diameter, Pot is 6 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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David W. Dempsey Kneeling Bronze Skeleton680 - David W. Dempsey Kneeling Bronze Skeleton
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Signed as shown. 7 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" long, 3 1/4" wide. David Dempsey (20th Century) is known for Sculpture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Antique 34" Golden Mohair Knickerbocker Teddy Bear681 - Antique 34" Golden Mohair Knickerbocker Teddy Bear
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Rare bear, largest size offered to our knowledge. Fantastic all original condition. Appears to have been cherished and never played with. Hump Back. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to a***s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Gigantic Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug682 - Gigantic Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
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This is one of the largest black bear rugs that we have ever come across. 73" long, 70" paw to paw. Absolute giant of a black bear. Only f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Antique Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug Head683 - Antique Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug Head
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Old bear, has turned golden with age. Would look good mounted on the wall or staged in your cabin. 19" long. Only for sale where legal. No Inte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Named Vietnam War Grouping684 - Named Vietnam War Grouping
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Very nice grouping including personal effects and documents. Named to a Dwaine F. Selk of Missoula Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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The Life of General P.H. Sheridan685 - The Life of General P.H. Sheridan
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The hero of the Shenandoah. Julian K. Larke. 1864. Rare early civil war booklet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Hudsons Bay Fur Trade Brass Beaver Bucket686 - Antique Hudsons Bay Fur Trade Brass Beaver Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bucket. Beaver engraved on the front. 9 1/2" tall, 9 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Baby Vest687 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Baby Vest
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Second half of the 20th Century. 10 1/2" long, 5 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Alaskan Gold Miner Gold Nugget Watch Fob688 - Alaskan Gold Miner Gold Nugget Watch Fob
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Made from gold nuggets. A couple have some turquoise inclusions. Very flashy and fancy. 29.53 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Antique Ohio Painted Poplar Blanket Chest689 - Antique Ohio Painted Poplar Blanket Chest
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Measures 41 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 23 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Bowie Knife 33BA690 - Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Bowie Knife 33BA
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This is one of the rarest and most iconic bowie knives Rudy Ruana ever made. It is called the 33BA James Bowie, after the knife that was carried by th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife691 - Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 8 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD692 - Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/8" long. Never used or carried. A few minor carbon spots on the blade from being stored in the sheath.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Knife693 - Ruana Bonner Montana Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/8" long. Never used or carried.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 12a M Stamp694 - Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 12a M Stamp
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Never used or carried. 10 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife695 - Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
M stamped. Never used or carried. Has a few carbon spots on the blade from storage in the sheath. 9 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD696 - Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" long. Lightly used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 21a Deluxe697 - Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 21a Deluxe
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Never used or carried. 9 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife698 - Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
9" long. Never used or carried, a few carbon spots on the blade from storage in the sheath.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 22a Camp Hatchet699 - Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 22a Camp Hatchet
Davis Brothers Auction
Does not appear to have been used. Has some carbon spotting as shown from storage. Could be cleaned and buffed. Scabbard retaining strap is damaged. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 30A Bowie Knife700 - Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 30A Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Bullwhip M signed blade. 14 3/8" long. Gorgeous old knife.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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