| Warning! Notes: This cartridge is for the French 1892 Ordnance Revolver, commonly called the Lebel. This is a six-shot, solid-frame, double-action gun. Bayard and Pieper also made revolvers in this chambering. The 8mm Lebel revolver cartridge closely resembles the 32-20 WCF and ammunition can be made by sizing 32-20 cases. This is not a common item, but surplus stores have occasionally offered this ammunition. The 32 Smith & Wesson Long can be fired in these revolvers, but the cases bulge badly and accuracy is poor. When cooking up your own loads, stick to moderate charges and velocity, as the Lebel revolver is not designed for high pressures. For field use, this is another 32 S&W Long-class cartridge suitable only for small game. Bullet diameter is 0.330 inch and one can use the Lyman No. 32359 cast bullet. Fiocchi currently offers this ammunition. (Cartridges of the World 10th Edition) |
