Name: 0.32 Smith & Wesson
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<h2>Synonyms</h2><p>0.32 S&W Short; DWM202; GR930</p><h2>Armament</h2><p>Suitably chambered revolvers.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>Developed by Smith & Wesson for its Model 1 1/2 revolver introduced in 1878. This round soon became popular and suitable revolvers have been made by virtually every manufacturer throughout the world. As a home or personal defence cartridge it is only marginally adequate by modern standards and is unsuitable for police or military applications.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>A rimmed, straight cartridge, Boxer primed, with a variety of lead or jacketed bullets. Shot-filled cartridges can also be encountered in this calibre.</p><p>AUSTRIA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Hirtenberger AG</p><p>Type: Ball: Lead, ogival; 5.7 g; MV 215 m/s</p><p>ITALY</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Fiocchi Munizioni SpA</p><p>Type: Ball: Lead, ogival; 5.5 g; MV 220 m/s</p><p>UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Remington Arms Company Inc</p><p>Type: Ball: Lead, ogival; 5.7 g; MV 207 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Winchester-Olin</p><p>Type: Ball: Lead, ogival; 5.5 g; MV 207 m/s</p>

A rimmed, straight cartridge, Boxer primed, with a variety of lead or jacketed bullets. Developed by Smith & Wesson for its Model 1 1/2 revolver introduced in 1878. This round soon became popular and suitable revolvers have been made by virtually every manufacturer throughout the world.

Shot-filled cartridges can also be encountered in this calibre. As a home or personal defence cartridge it is only marginally adequate by modern standards and is unsuitable for police or military applications. Compatible platforms include suitably chambered revolvers.

0.32 Smith & Wesson

0.32 Smith & Wesson

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