old rifle round, similar to a 30 30 but not

[chong2]

found today MDing. looks like a 30-30 but is stamped

W.R.A.Co
32 W.S.

whats the date these were produced
thanks

 

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[l.cutler]

It is a .32 Winchester Special. This used to be a very popular caliber, not so much anymore but is still in production today.

 

[hasbeen]

The .32 Winchester Special was introduced in 1902 for the Winchester Model 1894 rifle.

hasbeen