I just happened upon a fairly good example (sharp rifling, very little cylinder shake when locked up, etc.) of a .32 Iver Johnson top break revolver for $25.
The main issue now is - I know it's .32, but it's not marked as to whether it's .32 S&W or .32 S&W long. How do I go about telling which it is before I pick up dies, brass, and bullets?
If it helps, the cylinder is .935" long.
Also - if it is just .32 S&W, where the heck can I find reloading data? Sierra, Speer, and Nosler manuals are all silent on this cartridge.
I also thought it might help to add what the top of the barrel is marked...
"Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works *"
"*Fitchburg, Mass. U.S.A.*
The SN is 914XX. Anyone know the year?
The main issue now is - I know it's .32, but it's not marked as to whether it's .32 S&W or .32 S&W long. How do I go about telling which it is before I pick up dies, brass, and bullets?
If it helps, the cylinder is .935" long.
Also - if it is just .32 S&W, where the heck can I find reloading data? Sierra, Speer, and Nosler manuals are all silent on this cartridge.
I also thought it might help to add what the top of the barrel is marked...
"Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works *"
"*Fitchburg, Mass. U.S.A.*
The SN is 914XX. Anyone know the year?
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