.32 Win. Spec.

The .32 Winchester Special, also known as the .32 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in the early 1900s. It was designed for use in lever-action rifles and was based on the same case as the .30-30 Winchester, but necked up to accept a larger, .321-inch bullet.

The .32 Winchester Special cartridge typically fires a 170- or 165-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of around 2,000 to 2,100 feet per second, delivering moderate energy and stopping power at medium ranges. It was designed as a hunting cartridge for use on medium-sized game such as deer and black bear, and it gained a reputation as an effective and versatile cartridge for hunters.

The .32 Winchester Special was a popular cartridge in the early to mid-20th century, and was widely used by hunters and law enforcement officers. However, it was eventually largely replaced by more modern cartridges with similar performance characteristics, and is now considered a relatively rare and specialized cartridge. Nonetheless, it remains popular among collectors and enthusiasts of classic lever-action rifles.