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sunriver61 · April 5, 2013, 09:30 PM

I inherited this and was hoping someone might be able to tell me where I could find more information about it. On the barrel is printed:

Colts PTFA MFG Co Hartford Conn USA
Patent May 29 Sep 18,83 May 26.85 June 15 86 Feb 22 1887

(the comma and period are suspect from age/wear)

According from my grandfather, his female cousin shot against Annie Oakley when she was doing her touring. The cousin didn't beat her, but I was told came pretty close

An interesting story, and who knows how accurate it is, however I'd still like to know more about the rifle. My parents received a certificate from Colt about it, however it's been lost.

Serial number is 79489

Thanks!

April 5, 2013, 09:30 PM	#1
sunriver61 Junior Member Join Date: April 5, 2013 Posts: 2	Antique Colt .22 Single Shot I inherited this and was hoping someone might be able to tell me where I could find more information about it. On the barrel is printed: Colts PTFA MFG Co Hartford Conn USA Patent May 29 Sep 18,83 May 26.85 June 15 86 Feb 22 1887 (the comma and period are suspect from age/wear) According from my grandfather, his female cousin shot against Annie Oakley when she was doing her touring. The cousin didn't beat her, but I was told came pretty close An interesting story, and who knows how accurate it is, however I'd still like to know more about the rifle. My parents received a certificate from Colt about it, however it's been lost. Serial number is 79489 Thanks!