OK y'all. I guess you could call these pics a "token" of my appreciation for all the help and advice given. Found these while metal detecting at an "undisclosed location". Two Target Discs, one 1916 wheat penny, and a 1912 Canadian penny. Dug the first disc and just about fainted. Dug the second one a couple weeks later, and about had a stroke. Also dug expended rounds that fit the dents to a tee. Info on the web has been scarce ref. rarity and/or value. Always wondered about them, and it just dawned on me to "ask the experts" right here at Coin Talk. Any input? Thanks. Bill
They are cool. Have you tried contacting Remington? They have a archives society. http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/research/archivesroom
Never seen it before. Looks like you have the evidence - I can't check it out right now and may not remember later, but look into the Annie Oakley Center at Garst Museum. There may be images available. Check the Wikipedia article about her, there are a few references/external links that may help. Perhaps check the local library for old newspapers looking for advertisements of her touring the region where you found these.
I have two of these, both different varieties. I have the Remington version as well as a shot and stamped 1880s English penny.
Indeed, very cool finds. As this is researched, I think it would be great to see information about how Annie Oakley shot them...were they stationary or thrown, and a rough idea on distance. I understand that she was quite a shooter!
