.32 Smith & Wesson Short, “W.R.A.” H/S, “W” on primer, Bullet Crimp on Case, One Cartridge not the box.

Description

One Cartridge not a box, picture of the box is for reference only!

One Cartridge, not a box: .32 Smith & Wesson Short by Winchester Repeating Arms of New Haven Connecticut, very early production using (Then New) Winchester  brass cases with a “W.R.A. .32 S.&W.” head-stamp with a “W” on the Primer, and “Bullet Crimp” on the case. Some Oxide if any on Lead bullets and minor spots if any ion cases.

For more versions of this caliber see below in related items.

History of .32 Smith & Wesson Short Cartridge:

This pistol cartridge was introduced in 1878 for the Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 hinged-frame single action revolver.

It was loaded with black powder at the time of its introduction, but has been loaded with smokeless powder since 1940.