327 Federal

[JSH]

David I would swap you a little used single seven and some coin for the Blackhawk.
The single seven is handy. I would have much preferred a proper 32 mag for my use.
The Blackhawk is a whole ‘nother critter. I have Buckeye, an excellent shooter with a ridiculous amount of bark when I load what I refer to as Blackhawk only 32-20 loads. Runs a 140-145 at around 1500 and change. I would think the 327 could do the same with a lot of the bullet on the outside of the case. My 32-20 loads use the full
length of the Blackhawk cylinder.

Some will raise an eyebrow, others may raise their voice. I am in a small circle of others doing the same. I see it as no different than what has been done with the 45 Colt and the 45-70, just be cautious of what you put it in.
They will NOT feed nor chamber in ANY lever or wheel gun I have had the opportunity to play with.

The 327 is what the 32HR should have been to begin with. I think it would have done better. Then again I know of two folks that bought them, love the round, hate the blast.

 

[david s]

I wouldn't mind a Single Six in 327 Fed, it would fit right in with the 32 H&R Single SIX. My stainless Blackhawk is a 5 1/2 inch barrel and has been shoot a fair bit. The Ruger medallion on the left grip panel has been painted red (one way I know it's mine when guns are being put away after a gopher shoot) around the eagle. And the pistol is currently wearing a Millet rear sight. It would trade with the Ruger sight in place. The reason I mention it is to fit a Millet rear sight some metal needs to be removed from the area under the rear sight. It's a trivial amount but it has been done. It's not been abused but has been shot and has a variety of small marks acquired. It's not a collectors piece. And it would have to ship FFl to FFl and that's the only way I could receive yours. If I haven't scared you away PM me here.

 

[gman]

I was tempted by the Lipsey’s single seven 327 but opted for the Lipsey’s single six bisley model in 32 H&R. Brad steered me on a load to try with the NOE version of the RCBS SWC bullet. It is a tack driver load and fun to shoot all day long.

 

[Brad]

I too considered a Single Seven in 327 but the 32 H&R can do so well with mild loads that I don’t see a 327 in my future. A nice 800-900 FPS load with a 100 gr bullet is mild mannered and easy to shoot.

 

[RicinYakima]

My short barrel Ruger 101 in 327 has been on consignment at the LGS for over a year with not one offer.

 

[Brad]

Now a Marlin 1894 in 327, that would be a gun I could buy.

 

[gman]

With the loading gate thing? Lol!

 

[creosote]

It is patented.

 

[Brad]

With the loading gate thing? Lol!

Without a loading gate it won’t be coming home with me. I have standards.

 

[david s]

Where I live we do a fair bit of gopher shooting. There really isn't any challenge with a scoped rifle in 22 Hornet or above out to say 200 yards or so for a beginning. So this leaves a 200 yard open area that gets left for shorter range arms. Scoped rimfires work but a number of us use open sighted pistols. The 357-41 and 44's definitely work but the 30 Carbine and various 32's really shine here. The 32 long lobs them the 32 H&R is a bit flatter and the 30 Carbine, 327 FED and a hot loaded 32-20 flatten it even more. We dont amaze anyone with our ability just entertain ourselves.

 

[gman]

That sounds fun!

 

[Rally]

Has the .32 mag ever been offered in a rifle?

 

[CZ93X62]

Has the .32 mag ever been offered in a rifle?

I think Marlin made up a few when the cartridges first came out about 1984. I can't recall if they were made on the Model 39A frame or the Model 1894 frame. This is a VERY fuzzy recollection, so you are fairly warned.

 

[Brad]

Marlin made some in 32 H&R long ago. I passed on a NIB example at the Tulsa show a couple years back. 1200 was a bit more than I was willing to go. That was an 1894 CB.

 

[Bret4207]

Pretty sure the Marlin was on the 1894 frame.

 

[RicinYakima]

Yes, I believe it was, but tube loaded like the Henry, which no one liked.

 

[Rally]

Not sure how I missed that 1894 CB in .32 mag. I'd love to have one, but like Brad, $1200.00 is a bit on the high side for me. I've already got it in .32-20. I did however, get to thinking about it last night and couldn't get the Marlin site to come up. Ended up on the Henry site. I'm thinking one of those Lever .410's would be just handy to have. Wouldn't mind an All Weather Big Boy in .38/.357 either, it is almost Christmas!
I'm the odd man out then, because the tube load in .32 mag would be a good selling point for me. Cut my teeth on the Marlin 39A and 39M. Easier to unload.

 

[Walks]

The 1894CB in .32H&R was a single production run. The Cowboy Shooters wanted one, to go with the Ruger fixed sight Sngl-6's in .32Mag.
Neither sold too well, so one production run was it.
I actually only saw one Junior Shooter using such a Rifle.
As much as we all would like to have one, not enough sold fast enough.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

Ooh do I love the looks and handling of that lil 3” Bordshead!!! But the 6” Makes the most sense as I doubt Id ever carry it concealed defensively. But would make a dandy companion big game hunting.

I have come close and am watching the used gun cabinets!
i have already confirmed that my Hornady and RCBS dies will re size a 327 case.
I also have a sew nice molds for my 32/20’s what should be nice in the 327! Couple
Months ago I worked a deal that came with 3/400 140g cast HP 314 Bullets.

CW

 

[david s]

Scrolled thru Guns International site today and a Marlin model 1894 Cowboy in 32 H&R magnum for $1499.00, ouch. And JSH I tried to send 5 photos and a new message.