Old Colt Rifle

[Toni Kay]

Does anyone know of a Colt Rifle with an octagon barrel. It reads COLT SPTFA
Mfg Co. Hartford, CT. Elliot's Patents May 29 1882, September 19, 1883
32 Cal ?: banghead: A website that might identify it by serial number?
It's history?

 

[Maverick223]

A photo, or at the very least an accurate description of the action type (pump/slide, lever, single shot, et al) would go a long way. The best I can think of is perhaps a Colt Lightning in .32-20Win., but that is a stretch with the info. you have provided. BTW, welcome to THR, Toni Kay!

 

[Maverick223]

Just wanted to add that if it is the Lightning, and in good condition, it is worth quite a bit, could be upwards of $3-5k. Even in relatively poor/average condition (well used, but functional and at least mostly original), it would be worth in the neighborhood of about $1-2000.00, as they are fairly rare and sought after. A brief history can be found here.