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Albert E. Sigal
LOT 3010
Incredible, Documented, Extensive Grouping of Firearms and Western Items Attributed as the Personal Belongings of Texas Working Cowboy, Albert E. Sigal -A) Parker Brothers 10 Gauge Grade 1 Underlifter Action Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun - Serial no.
8194, 10 gauge, 24 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This incredible collection of items presents a unique opportunity to acquire an instant collection that is documented to a true working cowboy of the American West, Albert E. Sigal, who was born in 1893. Includes a binder of extensive documentation pertaining to Sigal, indicating that
he lived in Texas, New Mexico, and California, and that he was potentially involved in multiple professions besides the cattle business, including as a policeman, and on the railroad. There is also documentation indicating that Sigal served in the U.S. Army in World War I.
Included in this grouping are two of the most iconic firearms of the old west, a Colt Single Action Army and a Winchester lever action, among others. Along with these legendary firearms, the collection includes all of the items one would associate with a working cowboy, including a hat, saddle, spurs, holsters, chaps, and many more. The lightly tooled Heiser saddle in the grouping is hand marked with the initials “A/S” on the rear.
It shows the typical wear and tear of a saddle that worked as hard on the range as the man sitting in it. There are various leather and rawhide repairs visible throughout, mostly in areas expected to receive the most wear, including the pommel and the seat. The included pair of leather chaps show similar signs of use as the saddle, and have been hand marked with “AL” on the inside. The hat is by Miller of Denver, Colorado, and is their “Four X Quality”“Leak-proof” and “Sweat-proof” design with Sigal’s “AS” initials on the seat band. The accompanying carte de visite is of Sigal. The other items in the lot comprise the full panoply of items a cowboy would need on the range. These items include, a leather water canteen, a pair of spurs with tooled leather straps, a pair of leather wrist cuffs with brass tack decoration, a U.S. military pattern compass marked “ENGINEERS CORPS U.S.” and with leather carry case, a lariat, a Buffalo Hammer Co. hatchet,
a set of four skinning knives, a branding iron marked with the registered number “9 6 28” followed by the date “1918,” an American Waltham Watch Co. pocket watch, and a period tobacco pouch and box of matches (other included items will be discussed with the firearms they pertain to).
Manufactured in 1877, the included factory letter lists this shotgun as originally ordered by S.A. Tucker in Westerly, Rhode Island on 19 June 1877, and shipped on 6 July 1877. It states that the Parker Bros. ledgers list the gun as a Quality 1 hammer, 10-gauge featuring 30 inch twist steel barrels and chokes both patterned “145 #8 pellets in a 24 inch circle at 45 yards”.
It goes on to state that it was listed with 14 1/4 inch length of pull, 2 1/2 inch drop at heel, weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces, and at a cost of $65.00.
Another listing indicates that
it was returned to the factory in
1881 to have the barrels cleaned and
rechoked. The barrels were subsequently
shortened to 24 inches, potentially by Albert Sigal,
likely to make the gun more handy for mobile use. The
standard Parker Bros. address is on the solid rib and
Parker Bros. markings are on the side plates. It is fitted with a
bead front sight and a nicely figured forearm and straight grip stock with multi-point checkering on the wrist. Most notably, the large initials “AS” are hand-carved on the right side of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Good as a western working gun, retains strong traces of the brown finish on the period shortened barrels with distinct twist patterns and the balance mostly a smooth grey patina with a few scattered patches of rough oxidation. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is also good, showing the typical wear and marks of a trusted, well-used gun, and a hairline crack in the left of the wrist. Mechanically excellent. The other included items are good or better, generally showing the significant wear and tear of use on the range, but also evidence of maintenance and care. B) Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Leather Scabbard - Serial no. 487100, 30 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1911, with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel has the standard address, patent date, nickel steel, and caliber markings on the upper left. The upper tang has the three-line model, trademark, and patent information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with pinned blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock, hand marked “AS” on the right, and a carbine buttplate. Includes a brown leather carbine scabbard that is also hand marked “AS” on one side.
CONDITION: Fair, showing mostly a smooth grey patina with light pitting and handling marks scattered throughout, typical of a frontier working gun. The wood is also fair with two moderate chips absent near the
upper tang that may have once been repaired and minor handling marks scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. The leather scabbard is
fine with mild wear. C) Remington Model 12 Slide Action Rifle - Serial no. 117591, 22 cal., 21 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured 1909-1936 with standard markings and features. “AL” is hand carved on the left side of the buttstock. Includes three extra screws for the
slide handle.
CONDITION: Fair, showing mostly a brown-grey patina with some scattered light oxidation and pitting. The wood is good with some scattered minor handling marks and a minor chip absent from the toe of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. D) Antique Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster Marked “Albert E. Sigal” - Serial no. 144117, 41 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1892, the top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address while the caliber marking is on the left. The left of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips, with the inside of
the left grip hand carved “Jo Cook” which is crossed out, and the inside of the right grip hand marked “ALBERT SIGAL”. Sigal’s “AS” initials are on the left side of the grip frame. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis on 14 January 1892 in a 55 gun shipment. Includes a leather gun belt and holster that is stamped “ALBERT E. SIGAL.” on the front and “407/4 3/4” on the back.
CONDITION: Fair, retains faint traces of the original blue and casehardened finishes with the balance showing the smooth grey patina of a gun that was holstered and used, and a few scattered patches of light pitting.
The grips are good, showing the extensive wear of a working gun. Mechanically excellent. The holster and gun belt are fine with mild wear. This is an outstanding grouping of western items that are a true piece of Americana, and would truly make for an instant collection!
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
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