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Question for ammo experts - 32 win spec

familyguy
I found a box of old ammo while rummaging through my piles of stuff. Box says "Winchest Super Speed 32 Win. Special.....20 centerfire cartridges * Staynless * Non-Mercuric.......170 grain soft point......w32ws32"

Is the non-mercuric a reference to non-corrosive? Is this the 32 that lever guns were/are chambered for? (it has a flat nose). How common is it nowadays?

Just looking for some info, yeah I could do research on the internet, but then what would all you experts that like to sound off do?[:D]



Got a new gun for my ex-wife.....pretty good trade, huh?
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  • Hangfire
    Yep-Non-corrosive,and common!!!You're right ,I do feel better with a mission[8D]-Bob

    Gun control is a steady hand
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  • Kdub
    Yep, Familyguy -

    You're right in all cases (pun!)

    Winchester developed the .32 Spl rifle cartridge in answer to the Remington .30 - .35 line of cartridges back in the early 1900's. It is awfully close to the old 30-30 in bullet weights and velocities, just have a .321" dia bullet, instead of the .308" on the 30-30. My deceased FIL had a Model 94 (pre-64) in the .32 Spl chambering I always coveted. His son inherited it (rightfully) upon his death, along with a Griffen & Howe customized 1903 Springfield. (SIGH!)

    Keep off the Ridgeline
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  • Hangfire
    Hey Kdub- What would these new makers do if Griffin & Howe were still in business????[8D]Bob

    Gun control is a steady hand
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  • familyguy
    Thanks for the info![:)]




    Got a new gun for my ex-wife.....pretty good trade, huh?
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  • nononsense
    Hangfire,

    You might want to take a look at this website:

    http://www.griffinhowe.com/home.cfm

    Best.
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  • Hangfire
    I had no idea they were still around!!!!What a treat.Thanks-Bob

    Gun control is a steady hand
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