Which 32cal short s&w Ammo?

[sltm1]

I'm getting a mechanically excellent S&W 32, Model 3, 1-1/2 (top break). What ammo out there is safe to shoot? I'll eventually load my own with bp, but I want to "knock the new off it", ASAP. Thanks

 

[Hawg]

The model 3 was 32-44. Good luck on finding ammo for it. Nothing else will work.

 

[Mike Irwin]

I think he probably means No 1 1/2, Third Model (basically the old equiv of today's dash number engineering changes).

Those would be .32 S&W.

 

[Hawg]

I think he probably means No 1 1/2, Third Model (basically the old equiv of today's dash number engineering changes).

OK that'll work.

 

[sltm1]

Sorry about the confusion, didn't mean to write it in code, here's the auction I got it on
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=245908658
So what type of ammo will work???

 

[Hawg]

Ok, that's going to be 32-20. Ammo is available for it. Not exactly cheap tho and not available at Wal Mart.

 

[rangerryda]

Definitely not cheap. Just fired our 3rd model Iver Johnson that uses .32 short. It's a top break hammerless.

 

[pohill]

Nice addition. Looks great. When was it made?
I backed out of a .32 rifle a few years ago because I heard the rounds were $3 - $5 each, but reloading would take care of that.
Did you happen to see this one?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=246814656

 

[Hardcase]

Pick up the current issue of Guns of the Old West. There's a great article in it on the S&W 1 1/2.

 

[sltm1]

Pohill, yep, saw it. I'd like to get the innerds but not for that price, I basically need all the screws. Here's another 1 1/2 to drool over.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=247014643

 

[pohill]

What model S&W did Hickok carry? I know he's known for the Colt .36 Navy but I'm pretty sure he carried a S&W.

This might answer my question - I'll watch it again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sKLxCRc_Z4

 

[Hawg]

All I've ever seen mentioned was a .32. Didn't say what flavor. Maybe somebody else knows.

 

[Bishop Creek]

I remember reading that Hickok was armed with only a S&W No. 2 "Old Army" .32 rimfire when he was killed in Deadwood. They were produced in the 1860s to early '70s and were popular during the Civil War.

 

[Magnum Wheel Man]

for ye of non reloading status...

http://www.buffaloarms.com/.22_.35_Caliber_smokeless_ammunition_pr-4445.aspx?CAT=4445

BTW... love the guns that the OP posted I have several in barrel length, from 2" - 5"

 

[Magnum Wheel Man]

so sltm1... were you able to get anything from them ???

 

[sltm1]

I got in touch with Buffalo Arms this morning and had a nice chat with one of the folks up there. A S&W topbreak in good condition CAN shoot smokeless loads...although not recommended. It's gotta be 32 s&w sized cartridges specifically, made by both Magtech and Remington. The hazmat fee is through the roof, so he suggested I call Bi-Mart or Wal-Mart and have it ordered. I'm going to reload with bp eventually so I might just hold off on buying, "taylor-made", ammo amd invest in dies, shell's and slugs instead.......got plenty of fffg Goex on hand.