Dacula, it sounds like you married into a very interesting family… the kind we enjoy talking about after statutes of limitations have run! :mrgreen: When I mentioned studying my family tree to my maternal grandfather, he suggested that I would find horse thieves hanging from the branches. Although while living, outlaws can be a problem in the family, as long gone ancestors they add interest to the family history. :bigsmyl2:
BTW, there is a county in SW VA that still proudly proclaims itself “Moonshine Capitol of America” so your in-laws were probably part of an old and highly regarded tradition. ;)
Back to the point of this forum, I enthusiastically suggest casting and reloading for the 32s. This is a great caliber to start on. It tends to be one I like to load for relaxation.
Froggie
PS Your Colt would require more details to identify. It’s too small to be a New Service Model, and I’m thinking it may be what was called the Official Police, or perhaps Police Positive, with the caliber being designated as Colt New Police which except for a slightly different bullet nose is identical to the 32 S&W Long. One set of reloading tools will work for both.