Yes, I became interested in the 32-20 from reading a few of the gun writers like Skelton speak so fondly of it. From what I recall though most talked of it as being a small game ctg, not a self defense ctg.

W10085, that is an interesting point. Compared to 32 Long and even 38 S&W it seems hot. However but just about every revolver that was available in 32 WCF was available in 38 Special, at least in the US.

Though in the late 19th Century countries like Russia and France actually adopted ctgs similar to the 32 WCF as military ctgs.