Introduced by Colt's with the New Line revolver in 1873, the .32 Colt was inspired by the .320 Revolver, also called the ".32 Webley".[1] It originally used a .313 in (7.95 mm)-diameter 90 gr (5.8 g) outside-lubricated heeled bullet, which was later changed to inside lubrication. This change led to the diameter shrinking to .299 in (7.59 mm), a slight reduction in bullet weight, and a shortening of overall length.[2] The .32 Long Colt was so popular and introduced so soon after the .320 that enthusiasts and manufacturers began colloquially referring to the .320 as the ".32 Short Colt". Even though this terminology isn't technically correct, it is still being used today.[3]
With a case lengthened by .31 in (7.87 mm) over the .320 Revolver[2] (which means that the .320 will chamber and fire in any weapon designed for the .32 Long Colt), the .32 LC is in the same class in power as the .32 Smith & Wesson Long,[4] albeit without comparable accuracy.[2] Although the .32 Long Colt and .32 S&W Long appear to be similar, the two are not interchangeable due to the case and neck diameter being much narrower on the .32 Long Colt.
More popular in Europe than North America, Colt was the most prominent American manufacturer which chambered any weapons in .32 Long Colt,[2] most notably the Police Positive. The FAMAE revolver produced in Chile is currently offered in .32 Long Colt.[5][6]
^"Famae 0.38 Special revolver (Chile), Pistols". Jane's Infantry Weapons. Jane's Information Group. Jan 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
^Jones, Richard (2009). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009-2010. Jane's Information Group. p. 19. ISBN978-0-7106-2869-5.
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Barnes, Frank C., ed. by John T. Amber. ".32 Long Colt—.32 Short Colt" & ".320 Revolver", in Cartridges of the World, pp. 155 & 177. Northfield, IL: DBI Books, 1972. ISBN0-695-80326-3.
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long, colt, commonly, called, simply, colt, american, centerfire, revolver, cartridge, left, long, right, typerevolverplace, originunited, statesproduction, historydesigned1873produced1873, presentspecificationsparent, case, revolvercase, typerimmed, straightb. The 32 Long Colt commonly called the 32 LC or simply 32 Colt is an American centerfire revolver cartridge 32 Long Colt 32 Long Colt left and 32 S amp W Long right TypeRevolverPlace of originUnited StatesProduction historyDesigned1873Produced1873 presentSpecificationsParent case 320 RevolverCase typeRimmed straightBullet diameter 312 in 7 9 mm Neck diameter 313 in 8 0 mm Base diameter 318 in 8 1 mm Rim diameter 374 in 9 5 mm Case length0 92 in 23 mm Overall length1 26 in 32 mm Rifling twist1 16 in 410 mm Primer typesmall pistolBallistic performanceBullet mass type Velocity Energy82 gr 5 3 g factory load 790 ft s 240 m s 114 ft lbf 155 J 80 gr 5 2 g lead 840 ft s 260 m s 126 ft lbf 171 J 95 gr 6 2 g 700 ft s 210 m s 104 ft lbf 141 J Source s Barnes amp Amber 1972 Contents 1 Description 2 See also 3 References 4 NotesDescription editIntroduced by Colt s with the New Line revolver in 1873 the 32 Colt was inspired by the 320 Revolver also called the 32 Webley 1 It originally used a 313 in 7 95 mm diameter 90 gr 5 8 g outside lubricated heeled bullet which was later changed to inside lubrication This change led to the diameter shrinking to 299 in 7 59 mm a slight reduction in bullet weight and a shortening of overall length 2 The 32 Long Colt was so popular and introduced so soon after the 320 that enthusiasts and manufacturers began colloquially referring to the 320 as the 32 Short Colt Even though this terminology isn t technically correct it is still being used today 3 With a case lengthened by 31 in 7 87 mm over the 320 Revolver 2 which means that the 320 will chamber and fire in any weapon designed for the 32 Long Colt the 32 LC is in the same class in power as the 32 Smith amp Wesson Long 4 albeit without comparable accuracy 2 Although the 32 Long Colt and 32 S amp W Long appear to be similar the two are not interchangeable due to the case and neck diameter being much narrower on the 32 Long Colt More popular in Europe than North America Colt was the most prominent American manufacturer which chambered any weapons in 32 Long Colt 2 most notably the Police Positive The FAMAE revolver produced in Chile is currently offered in 32 Long Colt 5 6 See also edit 32 Rimfire 8mm caliber List of cartridges by caliberReferences edit Barnes p 155 320 Revolver a b c d Barnes p 155 32 Long Colt 32 Short Colt Cartridge Board handloadermagazine com Retrieved 6 August 2023 Barnes p 155 32 Long Colt 32 Short Colt Famae 0 38 Special revolver Chile Pistols Jane s Infantry Weapons Jane s Information Group Jan 21 2009 Retrieved 2009 06 13 Jones Richard 2009 Jane s Infantry Weapons 2009 2010 Jane s Information Group p 19 ISBN 978 0 7106 2869 5 Notes editBarnes Frank C ed by John T Amber 32 Long Colt 32 Short Colt amp 320 Revolver in Cartridges of the World pp 155 amp 177 Northfield IL DBI Books 1972 ISBN 0 695 80326 3 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 32 Long Colt amp oldid 1177267598, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
