Montana Frontier Trading Post - Day 1
Listing ID#: 415884

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Missoula, MT 59808
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Saturday Jul 10, 2021 Completed
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Contact: Matthew Davis
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Last Updated: July 5, 2021

Introduction
Davis Brothers Auction LLC ("Davis Brothers") is an auction company that operates online and on-site auctions and appraisals (the "Services"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") are a binding legal agreement between you and Davis Brothers that govern your use of the Services. By accessing the website davisbrothersauction.com ("Website") and using the Services, you confirm that you are in agreement with and bound by the terms of service contained in the Terms outlined below and that you will comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of the Website and Services. The Terms apply to the entire Website and any email or other type of communication between you and Davis Brothers. In these Terms, "you" refers both to you as an individual and to the entity you represent, if any. Modifications
Davis Brothers may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will post the revised Terms on the Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Site will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. We also maintain other terms and policies that supplement these Terms, which may be updated from time to time. Eligibility
The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. Any use of the Services by anyone that does not meet this age requirement is expressly prohibited. Auction items are sold "as is" with no returns or exchanges

Auction items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS. We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of auction items. All statements and descriptions of items by Davis Brothers are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Davis Brothers is not responsible in any way for errors or omissions in the descriptions of items. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind.

DAVIS BROTHERS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO AUCTION ITEMS, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (c) ACCURACY OF THE CATALOGUE OR OTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION, SIZE, QUALITY, RARITY, IMPORTANCE, MEDIUM, MATERIAL, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE, PERIOD, CULTURE, SOURCE, ORIGIN, EXHIBITIONS, LITERATURE, OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY AUCTION ITEM. Bids
Davis Brothers reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse admission to any auction (whether online or on-site) and to reject any bid, as well as the right to refuse to acknowledge any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the buyer of the auction item(s). Bidders cannot revoke or cancel a bid for any reason.

Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog.

Payment
When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price. Payment in full is to be expected within 7 business days upon the completion of the catalog sale. If payment is not received, Davis Brothers Auctions reserves the right to cancel or void any unpaid transaction and/or charge storage fees associated with unpaid property.

If you are having trouble paying for your items via the corresponding online portals, please feel free to contact us for assistance at: info@davisbrothersauction.com.

All forms of credit card are accepted. Bank wire transfers (required for high value purchases above $5,000), cashier's checks and postal money orders. By registering for this auction, you give Davis Brothers explicit consent to charge your card on file following the auction for the total amount due plus shipping. You waive your right to contest final sale approval for any of your purchases with Davis Brothers. If your purchase total is in the excess of $5,000 we may require non-credit card payment.
By registering for our auctions, you grant Davis Brothers permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason.

ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE

All items are packed professionally and insured in house, except for firearms (see "Firearms" section below). A shipping cost will be added to your invoice at end of sale. If you have questions about cost of shipping please send us an email at info@davisbrothersauction.com before auction day. Local customers may request to pick up auction items by emailing us at info@davisbrothersauction.com. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks AFTER auction payment to receive a tracking number for your item.

Firearms
All firearm sales are shipped through Trade Brothers - located just south of Lolo, Montana. Every firearm sale has a $100 shipping, handling & transfer fee. Allow 3 to 4 weeks after payment is made for shipping on all FFL required firearm purchases. C&R licenses are not accepted.Severability and non-waiver
In the event any provision of these Terms is held to be void, voidable, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of Davis Brothers to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, or any other provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of these Terms or any part of these Terms, or any right of Davis Brothers to enforce that provision or each and every other provision at any time. No waiver of any breach of these Terms shall constitute or be deemed a waiver of any other breach. Except as expressly set forth in these Terms, the exercise by either party of any of its remedies under these Terms will be without prejudice to its other remedies under these Terms or otherwise permitted under law. Force majeure
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Listing Information
We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days. Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection. Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).

1
Early Northwest Coast Shaman Effigy Bear Teeth
Wonderful early specimens. Pre contact. Strung on deer hide with horn buttons. May have been clothing accouterments. Possibly a Shaman's bracelet. A Truly wonderful addition to your collection

2
Wonderful Early American Indian Canoe Water Cup
Beautiful piece. Still retains some of the original dark staining towards the top. May have also been used to harvest berries. Has a period leather strap. Has a very old make do repair to the crack as shown. Bottom is decorated with geometric figures...

3
Antique Hopi Indian Pueblo Pottery Vase
Quite a bit of wear from use. Just under 4" in diameter.

4
Early Japanese Carved Netsuke
Wonderful early example. Shows lots of age and patina.

5
Antique Japanese Raised Wood Plaque
Signed in bottom right. Some loss to the overlay as shown. 9.5" by 13".

6
Antique Plains Indian Beaded Possibles Bag
Nice old piece with trade cloth fringe. Some loss to the cloth as shown. 6.5" square.

7
Very Early Eskimo Inuit Ulu Knife
Wonderful and Phenomenal. As rare as it gets. Whale effigy handle. Early trade iron blade. Appears to have been found buried. Better than most collections in museum collections. Blade is just under 3.5" wide.

8
Native American Indian Beaded Valentines Heart
Very nice old piece. Probably northern US or Southern Canada in origin. 6.25" wide

9
Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror
Contemporary. Last half of the 20th century.

10
Montana Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Very finely made. Last half of the 20th century. 5" tall, 6" wide.

11
Group of Indian Beadwork and Rosary
Very nice grouping. Including two neck pouches. The early one on the right contained the rosary pictured.

12
Montana Frontier Powder Horn
Very nice early piece. Shows quite a bit of wear.


14
Art Deco Hamilton Tank Mens Wristwatch
Wonderful old watch. Winds and runs, not tested for accuracy.

15
Montana Indian Hide Scraper Elk Horn
Elk horn and obsidian. Montana Indian made.

16
Antique European Whaling Painting
Wonderful old painting. Laid on board. With craquelure throughout. Appears to have been taken out of a larger frame and laid on board at some point. The ship appears to be flying either the flag of the Netherlands or the flag of Yugoslavia. Signature...

17
Antique Black Americana Mammy Aunt Jemima Doll
Very nice old doll. 15.5" tall.


19
Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
20th Century. Very nicely constructed.

20
American Indian Medicine Dance Rattle
Very nice older rattle. 8.75" tall.

21
Antique Raggedy Anne Doll
Nice old doll. Soling as shown. No clothes. 12" tall.

22
Montana Indian Elk Tooth Medicine Necklace
Very nice necklace. Horn slices, stone and elk teeth.

23
Indian Porcupine Quill Hair Beret Medicine Wheel
Very nicely made Beret. Made from Porcupine quill. Medicine Wheel pattern. 4.25" wide.

24
Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Nice grouping. One appears to have been made from a file. The longest is just under 11".

25
Northwest Coast Indian Wood Carving
Very nice carving. Signed on the bottom. Wes Nahanee Squamish Nation British Columbia. 12" long.

26
Plains Indian Parfleche Knife Scabbard
Tip has been broken off at some point. 9.5" long.

27
Plains Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
Very nice rattle. Perfect for your pow wow or rendezvous. Finely beaded and braided leather drop. 22" long.

28
Carved Northwest Coast Indian Talking Stick
Very nice carved stick. Has been set with opal eyes at a later date. Nice older piece. 13.5" long

29
American Indian Fetish Medicine Pouch Necklace
Very nice older piece. Has trade beads and an elk tooth.

30
Unusual Antique Crow Indian Montana Beaded Pouch
Very unusual with trade wool drops. Trade cloth rim. Greasy pink and blue beads.

31
Very Nice Native American Indian No Face Doll
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century. 9.5" tall.

32
Antique Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Very nice early knife. Wonderful old patina. 12" long. Trade blade with handmade handle.

33
Antique Plains Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Very nice old piece. Felt back.

34
Montana Indian Elk Jaw Dreamcatcher
Very nice piece. Painted with leather drops. 25.5" long with fringe.

35
Wonderful Plateau Indian Beaded Bag
One of the finer beaded bags I have ever handled. Double sided with both sides showing excellent workmanship. 5" by 6" without handle.

36
Art Deco Elgin Tank Mens Wristwatch
Very nice older watch. Has plating wear as shown. Winds and runs but has not been tested on a longer duration.


38
Nice lot of Old Stone Indian Arrowheads
Very nice grouping. Some have minor damage.

39
Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Nice grouping. The longest is just under 8.5".

40
WW1 French Submarine Navy Hat
Very nice example. Hard to find.

41
Native American Indian No Face Doll
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century.

42
Plains Indian Parfleche Bonnet Case
Very nice example. 20th Century.

43
Group of Navy Hat Badges Artillery
Very nice grouping some unusual hat devices.

44
South American Wool Sash
Very nice older sash. South American in origin. 83" long.

45
Antique Mughal India Horn Handle Sword
Very nice early blade. Sharp and finely made. Wonderful early handle with scrimshaw. 33.5" long.

46
Great White Fleet Folk Art Ship Painting
Wonderful early folk art painting. Connecticut Class Pre Dreadnought Battleship. Part of the Great White Fleet. Based on construction it appears to be either the USS Minnesota or the USS Louisiana. 18" by 23.5".

47
Poignant Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Photograph
Wonderful early image. Man is wearing a trade cloth hooded robe. A wonderful early portrait. 11" by 14".


49
WW2 Bring Back Japanese Samurai Sword
Nice old sword. Has been ground on at some point as shown. No visible signature. Just under 23" long.

50
Plains Indian Coffin Handle Bowie Knife
Sheath appears to be modern. Knife appears to be contemporary as well. Great for Rendezvous or Reenactors. 13.5" long.

51
Puma Sportsman Line Guide Knife 13977
Nice older knife. Incorrect sheath. Some wear as shown.

52
EG Smith Montana Territory Bowie Knife
Very nice bowie knife. Made by EG Smith of Montana. Wonderful custom knife made to the specifications of early frontier bowies. EG Smith has since passed on but his knives are somewhat legendary here in Montana. 12.75" long.

53
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Nicely made knife. 12.75" long. Elk horn handle.

54
Montana Indian Made Dag Knife
Buffalo Horn Handle. No sheath. 20th Century. 8.5" long.

55
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Appears to be made from a cleaver. Nice early example. 12.75" long.

56
Theater Modified US Navy WW2 Fighting Knife
Theater modified to a point or dagger style.

57
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Elk Horn Handle. Just under 12.75" long.

58
Antique Buck & Ryan Stag Handle Knife
Very nice older frontier knife. Stag horn handle. British steel. 9.25" long.

59
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Appears to be made from a cleaver. Nice early example. 14.5" long.

60
Montana Indian Made Jaw Bone Knife
Nice old coyote jaw bone knife. Montana Indian made. 8.5" long.

61
Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Nice old 5 pin trade knife. Steel is marked as shown. 14" long.

62
Montana Indian Tomahawk Axe
Nice older piece with willow handle. 20th century. 17" long.

63
Montana Blackfoot Indian Hide Scraper
Nice old scraper. Tool steel blade. Reservation period.

64
Montana Indian Bone Handle Dag Knife
Unknown origin. Bone handle. 20th century. 9.25" long.

65
Montana Blackfoot Indian Prison Shank
Interesting old knife cut down to a shank with elk horn handle. Probably from an Ex Deer Lodge Prisoner. 5.5" long.

66
WW2 South Pacific Fighting Knife
Nice old knife. Brought home by a GI post WW2.

67
Indian Trade Knife Made from File Blade
Nice old knife. Fashioned from a file blade. 12.25" long

68
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Elk Horn Handle. 14.5" long.

69
Plains Indian Made Montana Tacked Knife Sheath
Nice older sheath. Mid 20th Century. 11" long.

70
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Nice knife. Copper rivets, and Elk Horn handle. 11.25" long.

71
Plains Indian Montana Knife Sheath
Very nice older sheath. Mid 20th Century. Tin cone drops. 10" long.

72
Kaskara African Warrior Sword Sudan Chad
Nice older sword. From Sudan/Chad/Eritrea. 27" long.

73
S.S. Barbara Fritchie Voyager Folk Art Painting
Very nice double sided folk art battleship painting. One side is the SS Barbara Fritchie the other is the Voyager. 12.75" by 19.25".

74
Identified WW2 Bring Back South Pacific Knife
Neat knife. Brought back by one LT Wyatt of the 3rd Division as shown.

75
R.S. Giles Virginia City Montana Bowie Knife
Very Nice Coffin Handle Bowie made by R. S. Giles. 13" long overall.

76

77
WW1 German Boot Knife
Quite a bit of wear to the blade as shown.

78
Montana Indian Trade Knife
Rehandled by the Indians. Made from a carving knife.

79
Puma German Hunting Knife
Blade has oxidation as shown. 10.5" long.

80
WW2 Trench Art Theater Made Knife
Appears to have been customized from a British knife. Very nicely done. 8.25" long.

81
Montana Blackfoot Indian Fighting Dagger
Very nice dagger. Horn handle. Quite early. 9" long.

82
Montana Indian Tacked Board
Unknown purpose. Appears to be tacked with horn, a gun range calculator , and a medicine bag.

83
E.G. Smith Montana Rio Grande Camp Knife
Very nice Bowie. Made to resemble the famous Rio Grande Camp Knife that was used by Lewis Powell in assassination attempt on William Seward. 11.75" long.

84
Finnish Puukko Hunting Knife Lapland
Has quite a bit of wear as shown. Handle is engraved with a caribou. 10.25" long.

85
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice bowie with elk horn handle. S guard. 11" long.

86
Antique Scottish Highlander Dirk
Nice old piece. No sheath. 16.5" long.

87
Puma German Hunting Knife
Nice old knife. Lots of life left. 9.25" long.

88
Antique Lone Wolf Print Victor Kowalski
Nice old print in original frame. 10" by 13" framed.

89
Marbles Horn Handle Hunting Knife
Has seen some use as shown. Improperly sharpened. 7.75" long.

90
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Elk Plaque
Nice old plaque. Hammered copper on wood. 9" long, 4" wide.

91
Antique Bowie Knife Sheath
Nice old sheath. Ready for your civil war or frontier bowie knife. 10.25" long.

92
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Made from a Cleaver. 13.5" long.

93
Montana Frontier Bowie Knife Horn Handle
Nice knife. Contemporary, signed JL Stout. Stag handle with copper pins. 14.25" long.

94
Montana Indian Made Custom Knife
Very nicely made. File blade. 8.25" long.

95
Montana Frontier Rendezvous Deer Horn Pipe
Nice older pipe. 14.25" long.

96
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
File Blade. Very nice workmanship. 12.25" long.

97
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Very nice knife in tacked sheath. Mid 20th Century. 13.5" long.

98
WW1 1917 Dated US Army Holster
Very nice holster. Dated 1917

99
WW1 US Army Holster
Date is not readable. Wear as shown.

100
WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife
Scarce. 10.5" long.

101
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Nice Indian made knife. 7.5" long.

102
Montana Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle
Nicely made. Mid 20th Century.

103
Pair of Antique Eskimo Whale Teeth
Very nice pair of small teeth.

104
Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band
Nice hat title band. Soiling present.

105
Lot of WW2 South Pacific Bring Back Knives
Nice lot of knives brought back from the south pacific following WW2 by a GI.

106
Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces
Hair tassel drops. Beaded strip, teeth and buffalo horn caps.

107
Plains Indian Montana Beaded Knife Sheath
Very nice older sheath and knife. 20th Century. Knife is 9.5" long.

108
Early Antique South American Cloth Bag
Wonderful old bag. Appears to be quite early. South American.

109
WW2 Theater Made Fighting Knife
Very nice theater made fighting dagger. 11" long.

110
Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque
Most likely brought back by a GI following WW2. We believe it to be Thai in origin. 12.75" long.

111
Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Fittings
Nice grouping including handle, Tsuba, and scabbard.

112
Older Knife and Dagger Lot
Union Cutlery, Kabar and Sheffield.

113
Montana Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
Very nicely beaded sheath. Indian made knife included. Second half of the 20th Century. Knife is 12" long.

114
WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling
Very nice sling. No damage. Cannot find a mark.

115
North Star III Indian Affairs Navy Belt Buckle
Very nice older buckle. Identified as the North Star III. The North Star III is a Bureau of Indian Affairs Cargo Vessel. Quite Historic.

116
Plains Indian Painted War Shield
Nice piece. Second half of the 20th Century.

117
Ancient American Indian Water Pot
Very nice early piece. Tribe unknown. Some damage as shown.

118
WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat
Very nice example. Difficult to find.

119
WW2 Bancroft US Navy Hat Identified
Nice old hat. Identified on the label inside as shown.

120
Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat
Very nice old hat. Great example. Needs a light cleaning.

121
WW1 French Navy Hat
Nice old hat. Some soiling.

122
WW1 French Navy Hat
No title band.

123
WW2 US Navy Private Purchase Hat
Very fine hat. Private purchased on Fifth Avenue. May be pre WW2.


125
Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat Size 7
Nice old hat. Has soiling and wear as shown. Size is 7

126

127
Montana Indian Meat Cleaver
Very nice piece with cloth cord wrapped handle. 12" long.

128

129
Antique Javanese Java Keris Dagger
Very nice piece. Meteorite blade. Silver collar. Handle has damage as shown. 17.25" long.

130
Black Forest German Roe Deer Taxidermy
Very nice old plaque. Horns are from a German Roe Deer.

131
WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen
Nice old canteen with strap.

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Contact: Matthew Davis
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Missoula, MT 59808
Sale Dates and Times
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Sale Terms and Conditions
Davis Brothers Auction LLC Terms & Conditions Last Updated: July 5, 2021 Introduction Davis Brothers Auction LLC ("Davis Brothers") is an auction company that operates online and on-site auctions and appraisals (the "Services"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") are a binding legal agreement between you and Davis Brothers that govern your use of the Services. By accessing the website davisbrothersauction.com ("Website") and using the Services, you confirm that you are in agreement with and bound by the terms of service contained in the Terms outlined below and that you will comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of the Website and Services. The Terms apply to the entire Website and any email or other type of communication between you and Davis Brothers. In these Terms, "you" refers both to you as an individual and to the entity you represent, if any. Modifications Davis Brothers may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will post the revised Terms on the Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Site will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. We also maintain other terms and policies that supplement these Terms, which may be updated from time to time. Eligibility The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. Any use of the Services by anyone that does not meet this age requirement is expressly prohibited. Auction items are sold "as is" with no returns or exchanges Auction items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS. We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of auction items. All statements and descriptions of items by Davis Brothers are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Davis Brothers is not responsible in any way for errors or omissions in the descriptions of items. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind. DAVIS BROTHERS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO AUCTION ITEMS, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (c) ACCURACY OF THE CATALOGUE OR OTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION, SIZE, QUALITY, RARITY, IMPORTANCE, MEDIUM, MATERIAL, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE, PERIOD, CULTURE, SOURCE, ORIGIN, EXHIBITIONS, LITERATURE, OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY AUCTION ITEM. Bids Davis Brothers reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse admission to any auction (whether online or on-site) and to reject any bid, as well as the right to refuse to acknowledge any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the buyer of the auction item(s). Bidders cannot revoke or cancel a bid for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. Payment When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price. Payment in full is to be expected within 7 business days upon the completion of the catalog sale. If payment is not received, Davis Brothers Auctions reserves the right to cancel or void any unpaid transaction and/or charge storage fees associated with unpaid property. If you are having trouble paying for your items via the corresponding online portals, please feel free to contact us for assistance at: info@davisbrothersauction.com. All forms of credit card are accepted. Bank wire transfers (required for high value purchases above $5,000), cashier's checks and postal money orders. By registering for this auction, you give Davis Brothers explicit consent to charge your card on file following the auction for the total amount due plus shipping. You waive your right to contest final sale approval for any of your purchases with Davis Brothers. If your purchase total is in the excess of $5,000 we may require non-credit card payment. By registering for our auctions, you grant Davis Brothers permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE All items are packed professionally and insured in house, except for firearms (see "Firearms" section below). A shipping cost will be added to your invoice at end of sale. If you have questions about cost of shipping please send us an email at info@davisbrothersauction.com before auction day. Local customers may request to pick up auction items by emailing us at info@davisbrothersauction.com. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks AFTER auction payment to receive a tracking number for your item. Firearms All firearm sales are shipped through Trade Brothers - located just south of Lolo, Montana. Every firearm sale has a $100 shipping, handling & transfer fee. Allow 3 to 4 weeks after payment is made for shipping on all FFL required firearm purchases. C&R licenses are not accepted.Severability and non-waiver In the event any provision of these Terms is held to be void, voidable, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 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We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days. Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection. Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).

1
Early Northwest Coast Shaman Effigy Bear Teeth
Wonderful early specimens. Pre contact. Strung on deer hide with horn buttons. May have been clothing accouterments. Possibly a Shaman's bracelet. A Truly wonderful addition to your collection

2
Wonderful Early American Indian Canoe Water Cup
Beautiful piece. Still retains some of the original dark staining towards the top. May have also been used to harvest berries. Has a period leather strap. Has a very old make do repair to the crack as shown. Bottom is decorated with geometric figures...

3
Antique Hopi Indian Pueblo Pottery Vase
Quite a bit of wear from use. Just under 4" in diameter.

4
Early Japanese Carved Netsuke
Wonderful early example. Shows lots of age and patina.

5
Antique Japanese Raised Wood Plaque
Signed in bottom right. Some loss to the overlay as shown. 9.5" by 13".

6
Antique Plains Indian Beaded Possibles Bag
Nice old piece with trade cloth fringe. Some loss to the cloth as shown. 6.5" square.

7
Very Early Eskimo Inuit Ulu Knife
Wonderful and Phenomenal. As rare as it gets. Whale effigy handle. Early trade iron blade. Appears to have been found buried. Better than most collections in museum collections. Blade is just under 3.5" wide.

8
Native American Indian Beaded Valentines Heart
Very nice old piece. Probably northern US or Southern Canada in origin. 6.25" wide

9
Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror
Contemporary. Last half of the 20th century.

10
Montana Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Very finely made. Last half of the 20th century. 5" tall, 6" wide.

11
Group of Indian Beadwork and Rosary
Very nice grouping. Including two neck pouches. The early one on the right contained the rosary pictured.

12
Montana Frontier Powder Horn
Very nice early piece. Shows quite a bit of wear.


14
Art Deco Hamilton Tank Mens Wristwatch
Wonderful old watch. Winds and runs, not tested for accuracy.

15
Montana Indian Hide Scraper Elk Horn
Elk horn and obsidian. Montana Indian made.

16
Antique European Whaling Painting
Wonderful old painting. Laid on board. With craquelure throughout. Appears to have been taken out of a larger frame and laid on board at some point. The ship appears to be flying either the flag of the Netherlands or the flag of Yugoslavia. Signature...

17
Antique Black Americana Mammy Aunt Jemima Doll
Very nice old doll. 15.5" tall.


19
Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
20th Century. Very nicely constructed.

20
American Indian Medicine Dance Rattle
Very nice older rattle. 8.75" tall.

21
Antique Raggedy Anne Doll
Nice old doll. Soling as shown. No clothes. 12" tall.

22
Montana Indian Elk Tooth Medicine Necklace
Very nice necklace. Horn slices, stone and elk teeth.

23
Indian Porcupine Quill Hair Beret Medicine Wheel
Very nicely made Beret. Made from Porcupine quill. Medicine Wheel pattern. 4.25" wide.

24
Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Nice grouping. One appears to have been made from a file. The longest is just under 11".

25
Northwest Coast Indian Wood Carving
Very nice carving. Signed on the bottom. Wes Nahanee Squamish Nation British Columbia. 12" long.

26
Plains Indian Parfleche Knife Scabbard
Tip has been broken off at some point. 9.5" long.

27
Plains Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
Very nice rattle. Perfect for your pow wow or rendezvous. Finely beaded and braided leather drop. 22" long.

28
Carved Northwest Coast Indian Talking Stick
Very nice carved stick. Has been set with opal eyes at a later date. Nice older piece. 13.5" long

29
American Indian Fetish Medicine Pouch Necklace
Very nice older piece. Has trade beads and an elk tooth.

30
Unusual Antique Crow Indian Montana Beaded Pouch
Very unusual with trade wool drops. Trade cloth rim. Greasy pink and blue beads.

31
Very Nice Native American Indian No Face Doll
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century. 9.5" tall.

32
Antique Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Very nice early knife. Wonderful old patina. 12" long. Trade blade with handmade handle.

33
Antique Plains Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Very nice old piece. Felt back.

34
Montana Indian Elk Jaw Dreamcatcher
Very nice piece. Painted with leather drops. 25.5" long with fringe.

35
Wonderful Plateau Indian Beaded Bag
One of the finer beaded bags I have ever handled. Double sided with both sides showing excellent workmanship. 5" by 6" without handle.

36
Art Deco Elgin Tank Mens Wristwatch
Very nice older watch. Has plating wear as shown. Winds and runs but has not been tested on a longer duration.


38
Nice lot of Old Stone Indian Arrowheads
Very nice grouping. Some have minor damage.

39
Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Nice grouping. The longest is just under 8.5".

40
WW1 French Submarine Navy Hat
Very nice example. Hard to find.

41
Native American Indian No Face Doll
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century.

42
Plains Indian Parfleche Bonnet Case
Very nice example. 20th Century.

43
Group of Navy Hat Badges Artillery
Very nice grouping some unusual hat devices.

44
South American Wool Sash
Very nice older sash. South American in origin. 83" long.

45
Antique Mughal India Horn Handle Sword
Very nice early blade. Sharp and finely made. Wonderful early handle with scrimshaw. 33.5" long.

46
Great White Fleet Folk Art Ship Painting
Wonderful early folk art painting. Connecticut Class Pre Dreadnought Battleship. Part of the Great White Fleet. Based on construction it appears to be either the USS Minnesota or the USS Louisiana. 18" by 23.5".

47
Poignant Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Photograph
Wonderful early image. Man is wearing a trade cloth hooded robe. A wonderful early portrait. 11" by 14".


49
WW2 Bring Back Japanese Samurai Sword
Nice old sword. Has been ground on at some point as shown. No visible signature. Just under 23" long.

50
Plains Indian Coffin Handle Bowie Knife
Sheath appears to be modern. Knife appears to be contemporary as well. Great for Rendezvous or Reenactors. 13.5" long.

51
Puma Sportsman Line Guide Knife 13977
Nice older knife. Incorrect sheath. Some wear as shown.

52
EG Smith Montana Territory Bowie Knife
Very nice bowie knife. Made by EG Smith of Montana. Wonderful custom knife made to the specifications of early frontier bowies. EG Smith has since passed on but his knives are somewhat legendary here in Montana. 12.75" long.

53
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Nicely made knife. 12.75" long. Elk horn handle.

54
Montana Indian Made Dag Knife
Buffalo Horn Handle. No sheath. 20th Century. 8.5" long.

55
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Appears to be made from a cleaver. Nice early example. 12.75" long.

56
Theater Modified US Navy WW2 Fighting Knife
Theater modified to a point or dagger style.

57
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Elk Horn Handle. Just under 12.75" long.

58
Antique Buck & Ryan Stag Handle Knife
Very nice older frontier knife. Stag horn handle. British steel. 9.25" long.

59
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Appears to be made from a cleaver. Nice early example. 14.5" long.

60
Montana Indian Made Jaw Bone Knife
Nice old coyote jaw bone knife. Montana Indian made. 8.5" long.

61
Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Nice old 5 pin trade knife. Steel is marked as shown. 14" long.

62
Montana Indian Tomahawk Axe
Nice older piece with willow handle. 20th century. 17" long.

63
Montana Blackfoot Indian Hide Scraper
Nice old scraper. Tool steel blade. Reservation period.

64
Montana Indian Bone Handle Dag Knife
Unknown origin. Bone handle. 20th century. 9.25" long.

65
Montana Blackfoot Indian Prison Shank
Interesting old knife cut down to a shank with elk horn handle. Probably from an Ex Deer Lodge Prisoner. 5.5" long.

66
WW2 South Pacific Fighting Knife
Nice old knife. Brought home by a GI post WW2.

67
Indian Trade Knife Made from File Blade
Nice old knife. Fashioned from a file blade. 12.25" long

68
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Elk Horn Handle. 14.5" long.

69
Plains Indian Made Montana Tacked Knife Sheath
Nice older sheath. Mid 20th Century. 11" long.

70
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Nice knife. Copper rivets, and Elk Horn handle. 11.25" long.

71
Plains Indian Montana Knife Sheath
Very nice older sheath. Mid 20th Century. Tin cone drops. 10" long.

72
Kaskara African Warrior Sword Sudan Chad
Nice older sword. From Sudan/Chad/Eritrea. 27" long.

73
S.S. Barbara Fritchie Voyager Folk Art Painting
Very nice double sided folk art battleship painting. One side is the SS Barbara Fritchie the other is the Voyager. 12.75" by 19.25".

74
Identified WW2 Bring Back South Pacific Knife
Neat knife. Brought back by one LT Wyatt of the 3rd Division as shown.

75
R.S. Giles Virginia City Montana Bowie Knife
Very Nice Coffin Handle Bowie made by R. S. Giles. 13" long overall.

76

77
WW1 German Boot Knife
Quite a bit of wear to the blade as shown.

78
Montana Indian Trade Knife
Rehandled by the Indians. Made from a carving knife.

79
Puma German Hunting Knife
Blade has oxidation as shown. 10.5" long.

80
WW2 Trench Art Theater Made Knife
Appears to have been customized from a British knife. Very nicely done. 8.25" long.

81
Montana Blackfoot Indian Fighting Dagger
Very nice dagger. Horn handle. Quite early. 9" long.

82
Montana Indian Tacked Board
Unknown purpose. Appears to be tacked with horn, a gun range calculator , and a medicine bag.

83
E.G. Smith Montana Rio Grande Camp Knife
Very nice Bowie. Made to resemble the famous Rio Grande Camp Knife that was used by Lewis Powell in assassination attempt on William Seward. 11.75" long.

84
Finnish Puukko Hunting Knife Lapland
Has quite a bit of wear as shown. Handle is engraved with a caribou. 10.25" long.

85
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice bowie with elk horn handle. S guard. 11" long.

86
Antique Scottish Highlander Dirk
Nice old piece. No sheath. 16.5" long.

87
Puma German Hunting Knife
Nice old knife. Lots of life left. 9.25" long.

88
Antique Lone Wolf Print Victor Kowalski
Nice old print in original frame. 10" by 13" framed.

89
Marbles Horn Handle Hunting Knife
Has seen some use as shown. Improperly sharpened. 7.75" long.

90
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Elk Plaque
Nice old plaque. Hammered copper on wood. 9" long, 4" wide.

91
Antique Bowie Knife Sheath
Nice old sheath. Ready for your civil war or frontier bowie knife. 10.25" long.

92
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Made from a Cleaver. 13.5" long.

93
Montana Frontier Bowie Knife Horn Handle
Nice knife. Contemporary, signed JL Stout. Stag handle with copper pins. 14.25" long.

94
Montana Indian Made Custom Knife
Very nicely made. File blade. 8.25" long.

95
Montana Frontier Rendezvous Deer Horn Pipe
Nice older pipe. 14.25" long.

96
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
File Blade. Very nice workmanship. 12.25" long.

97
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Very nice knife in tacked sheath. Mid 20th Century. 13.5" long.

98
WW1 1917 Dated US Army Holster
Very nice holster. Dated 1917

99
WW1 US Army Holster
Date is not readable. Wear as shown.

100
WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife
Scarce. 10.5" long.

101
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Nice Indian made knife. 7.5" long.

102
Montana Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle
Nicely made. Mid 20th Century.

103
Pair of Antique Eskimo Whale Teeth
Very nice pair of small teeth.

104
Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band
Nice hat title band. Soiling present.

105
Lot of WW2 South Pacific Bring Back Knives
Nice lot of knives brought back from the south pacific following WW2 by a GI.

106
Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces
Hair tassel drops. Beaded strip, teeth and buffalo horn caps.

107
Plains Indian Montana Beaded Knife Sheath
Very nice older sheath and knife. 20th Century. Knife is 9.5" long.

108
Early Antique South American Cloth Bag
Wonderful old bag. Appears to be quite early. South American.

109
WW2 Theater Made Fighting Knife
Very nice theater made fighting dagger. 11" long.

110
Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque
Most likely brought back by a GI following WW2. We believe it to be Thai in origin. 12.75" long.

111
Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Fittings
Nice grouping including handle, Tsuba, and scabbard.

112
Older Knife and Dagger Lot
Union Cutlery, Kabar and Sheffield.

113
Montana Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
Very nicely beaded sheath. Indian made knife included. Second half of the 20th Century. Knife is 12" long.

114
WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling
Very nice sling. No damage. Cannot find a mark.

115
North Star III Indian Affairs Navy Belt Buckle
Very nice older buckle. Identified as the North Star III. The North Star III is a Bureau of Indian Affairs Cargo Vessel. Quite Historic.

116
Plains Indian Painted War Shield
Nice piece. Second half of the 20th Century.

117
Ancient American Indian Water Pot
Very nice early piece. Tribe unknown. Some damage as shown.

118
WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat
Very nice example. Difficult to find.

119
WW2 Bancroft US Navy Hat Identified
Nice old hat. Identified on the label inside as shown.

120
Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat
Very nice old hat. Great example. Needs a light cleaning.

121
WW1 French Navy Hat
Nice old hat. Some soiling.

122
WW1 French Navy Hat
No title band.

123
WW2 US Navy Private Purchase Hat
Very fine hat. Private purchased on Fifth Avenue. May be pre WW2.


125
Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat Size 7
Nice old hat. Has soiling and wear as shown. Size is 7

126

127
Montana Indian Meat Cleaver
Very nice piece with cloth cord wrapped handle. 12" long.

128

129
Antique Javanese Java Keris Dagger
Very nice piece. Meteorite blade. Silver collar. Handle has damage as shown. 17.25" long.

130
Black Forest German Roe Deer Taxidermy
Very nice old plaque. Horns are from a German Roe Deer.

131
WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen
Nice old canteen with strap.

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Montana Frontier Trading Post - Day 1
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Sale Date(s)
Saturday Jul 10, 2021 Completed
Sale Location

Missoula, MT 59808
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We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days. Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection. Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).

1
Early Northwest Coast Shaman Effigy Bear Teeth
Wonderful early specimens. Pre contact. Strung on deer hide with horn buttons. May have been clothing accouterments. Possibly a Shaman's bracelet. A Truly wonderful addition to your collection

2
Wonderful Early American Indian Canoe Water Cup
Beautiful piece. Still retains some of the original dark staining towards the top. May have also been used to harvest berries. Has a period leather strap. Has a very old make do repair to the crack as shown. Bottom is decorated with geometric figures...

3
Antique Hopi Indian Pueblo Pottery Vase
Quite a bit of wear from use. Just under 4" in diameter.

4
Early Japanese Carved Netsuke
Wonderful early example. Shows lots of age and patina.

5
Antique Japanese Raised Wood Plaque
Signed in bottom right. Some loss to the overlay as shown. 9.5" by 13".

6
Antique Plains Indian Beaded Possibles Bag
Nice old piece with trade cloth fringe. Some loss to the cloth as shown. 6.5" square.

7
Very Early Eskimo Inuit Ulu Knife
Wonderful and Phenomenal. As rare as it gets. Whale effigy handle. Early trade iron blade. Appears to have been found buried. Better than most collections in museum collections. Blade is just under 3.5" wide.

8
Native American Indian Beaded Valentines Heart
Very nice old piece. Probably northern US or Southern Canada in origin. 6.25" wide

9
Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror
Contemporary. Last half of the 20th century.

10
Montana Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Very finely made. Last half of the 20th century. 5" tall, 6" wide.

11
Group of Indian Beadwork and Rosary
Very nice grouping. Including two neck pouches. The early one on the right contained the rosary pictured.

12
Montana Frontier Powder Horn
Very nice early piece. Shows quite a bit of wear.

13

14
Art Deco Hamilton Tank Mens Wristwatch
Wonderful old watch. Winds and runs, not tested for accuracy.

15
Montana Indian Hide Scraper Elk Horn
Elk horn and obsidian. Montana Indian made.

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Antique European Whaling Painting
Wonderful old painting. Laid on board. With craquelure throughout. Appears to have been taken out of a larger frame and laid on board at some point. The ship appears to be flying either the flag of the Netherlands or the flag of Yugoslavia. Signature...

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Antique Black Americana Mammy Aunt Jemima Doll
Very nice old doll. 15.5" tall.

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Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
20th Century. Very nicely constructed.

20
American Indian Medicine Dance Rattle
Very nice older rattle. 8.75" tall.

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Antique Raggedy Anne Doll
Nice old doll. Soling as shown. No clothes. 12" tall.

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Montana Indian Elk Tooth Medicine Necklace
Very nice necklace. Horn slices, stone and elk teeth.

23
Indian Porcupine Quill Hair Beret Medicine Wheel
Very nicely made Beret. Made from Porcupine quill. Medicine Wheel pattern. 4.25" wide.

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Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Nice grouping. One appears to have been made from a file. The longest is just under 11".

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Northwest Coast Indian Wood Carving
Very nice carving. Signed on the bottom. Wes Nahanee Squamish Nation British Columbia. 12" long.

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Plains Indian Parfleche Knife Scabbard
Tip has been broken off at some point. 9.5" long.

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Plains Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
Very nice rattle. Perfect for your pow wow or rendezvous. Finely beaded and braided leather drop. 22" long.

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Carved Northwest Coast Indian Talking Stick
Very nice carved stick. Has been set with opal eyes at a later date. Nice older piece. 13.5" long

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American Indian Fetish Medicine Pouch Necklace
Very nice older piece. Has trade beads and an elk tooth.

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Unusual Antique Crow Indian Montana Beaded Pouch
Very unusual with trade wool drops. Trade cloth rim. Greasy pink and blue beads.

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Very Nice Native American Indian No Face Doll
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century. 9.5" tall.

32
Antique Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Very nice early knife. Wonderful old patina. 12" long. Trade blade with handmade handle.

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Antique Plains Indian Beaded Medicine Pouch
Very nice old piece. Felt back.

34
Montana Indian Elk Jaw Dreamcatcher
Very nice piece. Painted with leather drops. 25.5" long with fringe.

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Wonderful Plateau Indian Beaded Bag
One of the finer beaded bags I have ever handled. Double sided with both sides showing excellent workmanship. 5" by 6" without handle.

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Art Deco Elgin Tank Mens Wristwatch
Very nice older watch. Has plating wear as shown. Winds and runs but has not been tested on a longer duration.

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Nice lot of Old Stone Indian Arrowheads
Very nice grouping. Some have minor damage.

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Antique American Indian Iron Lance Points
Nice grouping. The longest is just under 8.5".

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WW1 French Submarine Navy Hat
Very nice example. Hard to find.

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Native American Indian No Face Doll
Very nice doll. No face. 20th Century.

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Plains Indian Parfleche Bonnet Case
Very nice example. 20th Century.

43
Group of Navy Hat Badges Artillery
Very nice grouping some unusual hat devices.

44
South American Wool Sash
Very nice older sash. South American in origin. 83" long.

45
Antique Mughal India Horn Handle Sword
Very nice early blade. Sharp and finely made. Wonderful early handle with scrimshaw. 33.5" long.

46
Great White Fleet Folk Art Ship Painting
Wonderful early folk art painting. Connecticut Class Pre Dreadnought Battleship. Part of the Great White Fleet. Based on construction it appears to be either the USS Minnesota or the USS Louisiana. 18" by 23.5".

47
Poignant Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Photograph
Wonderful early image. Man is wearing a trade cloth hooded robe. A wonderful early portrait. 11" by 14".

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WW2 Bring Back Japanese Samurai Sword
Nice old sword. Has been ground on at some point as shown. No visible signature. Just under 23" long.

50
Plains Indian Coffin Handle Bowie Knife
Sheath appears to be modern. Knife appears to be contemporary as well. Great for Rendezvous or Reenactors. 13.5" long.

51
Puma Sportsman Line Guide Knife 13977
Nice older knife. Incorrect sheath. Some wear as shown.

52
EG Smith Montana Territory Bowie Knife
Very nice bowie knife. Made by EG Smith of Montana. Wonderful custom knife made to the specifications of early frontier bowies. EG Smith has since passed on but his knives are somewhat legendary here in Montana. 12.75" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Nicely made knife. 12.75" long. Elk horn handle.

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Montana Indian Made Dag Knife
Buffalo Horn Handle. No sheath. 20th Century. 8.5" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Appears to be made from a cleaver. Nice early example. 12.75" long.

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Theater Modified US Navy WW2 Fighting Knife
Theater modified to a point or dagger style.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Elk Horn Handle. Just under 12.75" long.

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Antique Buck & Ryan Stag Handle Knife
Very nice older frontier knife. Stag horn handle. British steel. 9.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Appears to be made from a cleaver. Nice early example. 14.5" long.

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Montana Indian Made Jaw Bone Knife
Nice old coyote jaw bone knife. Montana Indian made. 8.5" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Trade Knife
Nice old 5 pin trade knife. Steel is marked as shown. 14" long.

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Montana Indian Tomahawk Axe
Nice older piece with willow handle. 20th century. 17" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Hide Scraper
Nice old scraper. Tool steel blade. Reservation period.

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Montana Indian Bone Handle Dag Knife
Unknown origin. Bone handle. 20th century. 9.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Prison Shank
Interesting old knife cut down to a shank with elk horn handle. Probably from an Ex Deer Lodge Prisoner. 5.5" long.

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WW2 South Pacific Fighting Knife
Nice old knife. Brought home by a GI post WW2.

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Indian Trade Knife Made from File Blade
Nice old knife. Fashioned from a file blade. 12.25" long

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice knife. Elk Horn Handle. 14.5" long.

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Plains Indian Made Montana Tacked Knife Sheath
Nice older sheath. Mid 20th Century. 11" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Nice knife. Copper rivets, and Elk Horn handle. 11.25" long.

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Plains Indian Montana Knife Sheath
Very nice older sheath. Mid 20th Century. Tin cone drops. 10" long.

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Kaskara African Warrior Sword Sudan Chad
Nice older sword. From Sudan/Chad/Eritrea. 27" long.

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S.S. Barbara Fritchie Voyager Folk Art Painting
Very nice double sided folk art battleship painting. One side is the SS Barbara Fritchie the other is the Voyager. 12.75" by 19.25".

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Identified WW2 Bring Back South Pacific Knife
Neat knife. Brought back by one LT Wyatt of the 3rd Division as shown.

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R.S. Giles Virginia City Montana Bowie Knife
Very Nice Coffin Handle Bowie made by R. S. Giles. 13" long overall.

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WW1 German Boot Knife
Quite a bit of wear to the blade as shown.

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Montana Indian Trade Knife
Rehandled by the Indians. Made from a carving knife.

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Puma German Hunting Knife
Blade has oxidation as shown. 10.5" long.

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WW2 Trench Art Theater Made Knife
Appears to have been customized from a British knife. Very nicely done. 8.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Fighting Dagger
Very nice dagger. Horn handle. Quite early. 9" long.

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Montana Indian Tacked Board
Unknown purpose. Appears to be tacked with horn, a gun range calculator , and a medicine bag.

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E.G. Smith Montana Rio Grande Camp Knife
Very nice Bowie. Made to resemble the famous Rio Grande Camp Knife that was used by Lewis Powell in assassination attempt on William Seward. 11.75" long.

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Finnish Puukko Hunting Knife Lapland
Has quite a bit of wear as shown. Handle is engraved with a caribou. 10.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Very nice bowie with elk horn handle. S guard. 11" long.

86
Antique Scottish Highlander Dirk
Nice old piece. No sheath. 16.5" long.

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Puma German Hunting Knife
Nice old knife. Lots of life left. 9.25" long.

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Antique Lone Wolf Print Victor Kowalski
Nice old print in original frame. 10" by 13" framed.

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Marbles Horn Handle Hunting Knife
Has seen some use as shown. Improperly sharpened. 7.75" long.

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Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Elk Plaque
Nice old plaque. Hammered copper on wood. 9" long, 4" wide.

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Antique Bowie Knife Sheath
Nice old sheath. Ready for your civil war or frontier bowie knife. 10.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
Made from a Cleaver. 13.5" long.

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Montana Frontier Bowie Knife Horn Handle
Nice knife. Contemporary, signed JL Stout. Stag handle with copper pins. 14.25" long.

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Montana Indian Made Custom Knife
Very nicely made. File blade. 8.25" long.

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Montana Frontier Rendezvous Deer Horn Pipe
Nice older pipe. 14.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Bowie Knife
File Blade. Very nice workmanship. 12.25" long.

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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Very nice knife in tacked sheath. Mid 20th Century. 13.5" long.

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WW1 1917 Dated US Army Holster
Very nice holster. Dated 1917

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WW1 US Army Holster
Date is not readable. Wear as shown.

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WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife
Scarce. 10.5" long.

101
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Nice Indian made knife. 7.5" long.

102
Montana Indian Dew Claw Dance Rattle
Nicely made. Mid 20th Century.

103
Pair of Antique Eskimo Whale Teeth
Very nice pair of small teeth.

104
Spanish American War Brazilian Navy Hat Band
Nice hat title band. Soiling present.

105
Lot of WW2 South Pacific Bring Back Knives
Nice lot of knives brought back from the south pacific following WW2 by a GI.

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Group of Antique Indian Beadwork and Pieces
Hair tassel drops. Beaded strip, teeth and buffalo horn caps.

107
Plains Indian Montana Beaded Knife Sheath
Very nice older sheath and knife. 20th Century. Knife is 9.5" long.

108
Early Antique South American Cloth Bag
Wonderful old bag. Appears to be quite early. South American.

109
WW2 Theater Made Fighting Knife
Very nice theater made fighting dagger. 11" long.

110
Antique Votive Sukhothai Buddha Plaque
Most likely brought back by a GI following WW2. We believe it to be Thai in origin. 12.75" long.

111
Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Fittings
Nice grouping including handle, Tsuba, and scabbard.

112
Older Knife and Dagger Lot
Union Cutlery, Kabar and Sheffield.

113
Montana Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath
Very nicely beaded sheath. Indian made knife included. Second half of the 20th Century. Knife is 12" long.

114
WWII WW2 Springfield 03A3 Rifle Sling
Very nice sling. No damage. Cannot find a mark.

115
North Star III Indian Affairs Navy Belt Buckle
Very nice older buckle. Identified as the North Star III. The North Star III is a Bureau of Indian Affairs Cargo Vessel. Quite Historic.

116
Plains Indian Painted War Shield
Nice piece. Second half of the 20th Century.

117
Ancient American Indian Water Pot
Very nice early piece. Tribe unknown. Some damage as shown.

118
WW2 Nazi German Heer Army Hat
Very nice example. Difficult to find.

119
WW2 Bancroft US Navy Hat Identified
Nice old hat. Identified on the label inside as shown.

120
Pre WW2 British Royal Navy Hat
Very nice old hat. Great example. Needs a light cleaning.

121
WW1 French Navy Hat
Nice old hat. Some soiling.

122
WW1 French Navy Hat
No title band.

123
WW2 US Navy Private Purchase Hat
Very fine hat. Private purchased on Fifth Avenue. May be pre WW2.

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Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat Size 7
Nice old hat. Has soiling and wear as shown. Size is 7

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Montana Indian Meat Cleaver
Very nice piece with cloth cord wrapped handle. 12" long.

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129
Antique Javanese Java Keris Dagger
Very nice piece. Meteorite blade. Silver collar. Handle has damage as shown. 17.25" long.

130
Black Forest German Roe Deer Taxidermy
Very nice old plaque. Horns are from a German Roe Deer.

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WW2 Japanese Army Officers Canteen
Nice old canteen with strap.