New to the forum, so if some of my questions are in other threads, my apologies.

Recent purchase: Pre-War .32 Regulation Police, 3-1/4 inch barrel, walnut stepped grip, 1917 patent date on bottom of grip, SN on forestrap, cylinder, underside of barrel. Seems gently used, obviously carried a bit, bright bore, good finish. Not collector-quality, but possible shooter. Found some I-frame info through searches here, TFL, THR. Called S&W; helpful but couldn't find anything on year of manufacture.

So... may I tap into your expertise on a few questions?

1. SN is 3933XX. (Mid-late '20s, maybe the '30s?)
2. Would this one have rolled out before S&W began heat treating? Does it make any difference?
3. Would it be wise to "load five, skip one" and carry on an empty chamber, or can it be safely carried with six?
5. Ok to use modern standard 88 gr LRN short and 98 grain LRN long? Is there a WC in .32?
6. Have read/heard that the .32 round is very accurate, and supposedly, so are the I-frames in this caliber. ???????

The little revolver appeals. But, the more I get into it, something in the back of my mind says, "Caution, here. This one may be a bit too far on the vintage side."

Thank you. I look forward to learning more about this one.