Realize this is not exact correct forum, but thought you folks could answer the question best. I bought a S & W 1 1/2 model, 2nd issue, 32 rimfire. Nice tight gun, perfect mechanicals and lock up and escellent bore. Blued (patina now). I think from my research, this is the 32 long rimfire (according to Flaydermans book), but can I shoot 32 short rimfire ammo in it OK? I am concerned with the shorter length causing problems. If no problems on length, I would prefer the short as I would think it has less powder. Now, I realize that I will open up a separate topic of it being a blackpowder gun, and smokeless ammo not correct, but aside from that (and feel free to comment on that also), what about the cartridge length?
I can find some of the not made anymore Navy Arms ammo around, in 32 short, at 60$ a box. Some odd lots of old correct ammo comes up on occasion also. I can't find any source of anything newly made for this 32 rimfire.
Thanks,
Daybreak Dave